| Rating |
Date Attended [v] |
Reviewer |
Gender |
Age |
Where From? |
Group Type? |
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Great way to see Chinatown |
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Mon, Apr 2, 07 10:00 AM |
NJerdan |
Female |
60-69 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Individual |
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Our guide, Alberta, was terrific - a second generation Chinese resident of San Francisco. Besides giving us an excellent tour of Chinatown she provided us with information on Chinese customs. Many of her examples of these customs were drawn from her own life. I had walked through Chinatown on a previous visit to San Francisco but didn't gain much from that experience as I only looked - didn't learn about Chinatown as I did with the Wok Wiz tour. Lunch was delicious and gave us a chance to try foods from dim sum to a Chinese "Krispy Kreme donut" for dessert.
I was very impressed with the tea shop we visited and returned after the tour to purchase some tea.
It was a great tour and was made more special by the enthusiasm and knowledge of our guide, Alberta. While we visited the tea shop, Alberta took the 3 children on the tour to a nearby kite shop which she knew would be more interesting for them. I'd definitely recommend this tour to any of my friends who go to San Francisco. |
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wonderful experience |
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Sun, Apr 1, 07 10:00 AM |
dgassaway |
Male |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
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Being a second generation chinatown resident, Alberta gave us an insight we would never have gotten anywhere else. I would recomend this tour to anyone who is looking for something interesting and different to do. The diversity of our tour group added to the over all expericnce.
Thanks again. |
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Fun day out, lacked content |
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Sun, Apr 1, 07 10:00 AM |
mattshaw |
Male |
30-39 |
International Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
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Second time I've been on the tour and it wasn't as good as last time.
Didn't see as much of the culture - more a tour of the shops! Tour guide hugely enthusiastic, but didn't cover much about paintings, fortunes or even the cooking!
Food at end was great, but a little rushed. |
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what a great tour w/ Dorothy! |
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Sat, Mar 31, 07 10:00 AM |
michelekraft |
Female |
40-49 |
Local |
Couple on a Date |
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We had a wonderful wok wiz tour with Dorothy on Sat. March 31, 2007. She showed us around beautiful China Town and talked about the history, the culture, etc. She is full of information and a joy to be around. The lunch we had was so delicious and we will return again for lunch. Thanks again!
Mchele Kraft
Aptos, Ca. |
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Well worth the time and money |
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Thu, Mar 29, 07 10:00 AM |
petersonrkp |
Female |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
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We learned a great deal of the history of Chinatown, we loved the food. |
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Loved the very personal historical perspective |
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Thu, Mar 29, 07 10:00 AM |
Woodward7 |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
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My husband and I recently took our grandson to San Francisco for the first time. He loves history and we wanted him to see the city from a historical perspective whenever possible. Our tour through Chinatown with Hank gave him that perspective, since Hank grew up in Chinatown. We loved the walks through different alleys and seeing through Hank's eyes how things have changed over the decades, though in essence, Chinatown remains the same. I can highly recommend this tour, especially for people with Children, since it allows the whole family to become more than just "tourists." |
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Lots of Fun and Very Interesting |
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Thu, Mar 29, 07 10:00 AM |
sproullj |
Male |
40-49 |
International Tourist(s) |
Couple on a Date |
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The host was very congenial, lots of fun, knowledgeable and had many interesting stories about Chinatown and the wide variety of food available there. We really enjoyed the tea tasting at the Red Blossom which was very informative and we went back after to buy some of their tea. There was plenty to eat at the Dim Sum lunch and the food was delicious. A great introduction to Chinatown for the uninitiated. |
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The highlight of our San Francisco vacation. |
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Mon, Mar 26, 07 10:00 AM |
BWJOURNEYS |
Female |
60-69 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Unspecified |
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We enjoyed the tour given by Dorothy. Being from the area she was able to give us a history as well as relate some of her first hand experiences. We enjoyed meeting several of her shop owner friends. |
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Interesting guide; mediocre food |
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Mon, Mar 26, 07 10:00 AM |
Frisky |
Male |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
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Our guide grew up in Chinatown, so she could provide interesting insights into life there over the years. Our group was about 18 people, which was too many. The dim sum lunch was not very good. Next time I'd try the City Guides tour, which is free. |
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Great way to get to know China Town |
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Sun, Mar 25, 07 10:00 AM |
xtp5tt2 |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
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We enjoyed the tour and found it much more enjoyable and informative than just wandering around on our own. Our 9 year old son enjoyed it also. Our tour leader was fun and interesting; our only caution is that she talked a little too long sometimes when she would stop us to explain or point out something. The two hour length and then lunch was just right for us. |
