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Date Attended [v] |
Reviewer |
Gender |
Age |
Where From? |
Group Type? |
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What a terrific experience, Hank was a delight! |
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Mon, May 28, 07 10:00 AM |
jillcarey |
Female |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
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What an opportunity to learn and understand different cultures and traditions and have fun doing it! Hank was our guide and the stories and insights he so freely shared, help to bridge both the cultural and generational gaps with my life as a Caucasian, Midwesterner in my 40's. I'd recommend Wok Wiz to anyone. Finally, as a big fan of cooking shows, I was drawn to this tour because of Shirley’s name. I had no idea that she would actually be there at the beginning of the tour and at our lunch. What an honor to share a dim sum lunch with her! The food was so good, and oh, that won ton soup – heaven. What a great day it was! |
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Brilliant Time! |
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Sat, May 26, 07 10:00 AM |
8740rroad |
Female |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
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We thoroughly enjoyed our time on our tour. Our tour guide was the best, very knowledgeable and personable. We had folks in our tour that ranged in age from 8 years old, to 70+ years old and she worked very well to keep the children entertained as well as the keep the pace at one comfortable for the more elderly tour members.
We would highly recommend the tour. If anything I would lengthen it! I am sure there is much more to China Town that we didn't see or hear about and would love to know even more about the city!
Thank you very much!
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Problematic |
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Fri, May 25, 07 10:00 AM |
scottgperry |
Male |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
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We had a very hard time hearing what the guide had to say, so we missed a lot of things. Bernice's voice just won't carry over the traffic and street noise. The Chineese restaurant that we had lunch in was no better than any local spot in Atlanta. I was shocked. I just don't feel like we really got a sense of what goes on in China town and that my wife and I would have had just as much fun on our own. |
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Well worth it |
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Mon, May 21, 07 10:00 AM |
johcar |
Female |
40-49 |
International Tourist(s) |
Unspecified |
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The tour was very worthwhile. Our guide was knowledgeable and her personal stories gave you a glimpse into the world of the Chinese people and their customs. The lunch was very good. My husband isn't big on trying other cuisines and he thoroughly enjoyed it. We are glad that we didn't venture into Chinatown on our own first because there was so much we learned that we would not have learned on our own. We picked up business cards along the way which allowed us to return to any of the places we visited and linger longer. |
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Delightful experience. |
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Sun, May 20, 07 10:00 AM |
andyndawn |
Female |
30-39 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
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Would never have gained as much insight regarding china town if not for this tour. Loved the guide as well. I would have liked to spend more time in the tea company. Lunch was good and fun! |
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An interesting look at S.F's China Town.... |
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Sun, May 20, 07 10:00 AM |
zunino |
Male |
70+ |
Local |
Family With Children |
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We were a family of four adults. The tour and guide gave us an interesting prospective on how Chinatown came into being and has evolved over the years. I think the "famous" narrow alley with the hanging clothes was a prop, and a bit hokey, but what the heck...we're tourists and it did prove a point... However, there was plenty of other, real clothes hanging out of windows all over Chinatown.
One of the things that impressed me most was that we were never pressured into purchasing the wares from the stores we were taken into, which hastened things along ... and we also enjoyed their presentations.
Overall, it was informative and enjoyable. |
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Informative, fun, fast, good food |
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Sat, May 19, 07 10:00 AM |
sashmore |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
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Thank you for the great tour of China Town. Our tour guide provided us insight to the daily lives of the Chinese people living in China town that I would have never known trying to do a tour on my own. I loved the fact that the tour guide's parents actually had owned a store in china town so she knew the real in's out's and fact's of the chinese people. The food was interesting, tasteful, but especially the company was entertaining. I would highly recommend this tour to any first timers or to anyone that would like more information on china town. A ++++++. |
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One Who Knows! |
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Fri, May 18, 07 10:00 AM |
DDauphin |
Male |
60-69 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Other |
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You cannot beat a tour of such a historic area as Chinatown when your tourguide is an original inhabitant! No need for a memorized script or repeating what others have said before you. Ms Fong knew every facet and aspect of Chinatown. She chose the best places along her route and was able to describe in detail the shops and markets as we went along. The tour-ending lunch at the Four Seas restaurant was excellent.
Most visitors simply walk through Chinatown not understanding a thing of what they are seeing. Ms Fong brings the history to life. Without this tour, Chinatown is just a spot on the SF landscape.
I would hope that, for the sake of future visitors, Ms Fong is around for many years to come. |
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Excellent tour |
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Wed, May 16, 07 10:00 AM |
JaneFox |
Female |
50-59 |
Local |
Group of Friends |
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Hank was our tour guide and all of us(4) from our group enjoyed the tour. He was very informative and we felt like we got more than our money's worth.
We would recommend this tour and I may even take out of town guest on it. |
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interesting and informative walk through chinatown |
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Mon, May 14, 07 10:00 AM |
CDCOSTELLO |
Female |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
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We enjoyed our walking tour. Bernice was a delight. She pointed out many things about the buildings and the culture that we would have missed if we were just walking through alone. I would recommend this tour but thought the lunch was just ok so if you don't have the time skip it. |
