| Rating |
Date Attended [v] |
Reviewer |
Gender |
Age |
Where From? |
Group Type? |
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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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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. |
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What a great way to spend a morning!
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| Mon, May 14, 07 10:00 AM |
SherylTerk |
Female |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| The tour was lead by a very pleasant lady who was a great storyteller. Well worth the price! |
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Tour great- food not so
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| Fri, May 11, 07 10:00 AM |
darcyc |
Female |
30-39 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| We highly enjoyed the tour, the guide, etc. However, the food was not very good. My husband loves Chinese, has eaten dim sum before, and was not impressed by the menu, and food at lunch. Though I have never eaten dim sum so had no comparison, I was not impressed either. Bottom line, if we come back we will not eat on the tour- |
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Chinatown Tour
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| Fri, May 11, 07 10:00 AM |
yrdaven02 |
Female |
30-39 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Individual |
| I loved our tour guide. She was well versed in Chinatown history and had a great sense of humor. |
