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Reviews

• Professional and enjoyable

  virginia y,,Jan 2, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Catherine Lu is a very professional agency and Catherine herself is conscientious. Our guide Henry had 20 years experience; knows history and excellent English. The driver was careful and respected. Our family of 5 had a private 2 day tour. Everything was well planned.

• Very complete, note 10

  670emirg,,Nov 3, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Excellent, we did a private tour with 3 Couples. the Enterprise is very efficient, the Enterprise did up more than was promised, you can trust everything she promises. we were delighted with the service.

  

  

• Two Days of Touring Shanghai

  samsT161GN,,May 17, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  This tour arranged through Catherine Lu Tours is exceptional! I had previously used Catherine’s services for tours in Xi’an and Beijing. Those tours were fantastic as well. Catherine hires only experienced tour guides to provide the best experience for tourists. Our guide for these two days was Cathy; she is a personable guide and made our two days fly by. The first day was spent in Suzhou. We learned a lot of information from Cathy on the 1 1/2 hour drive from our hotel in Shanghai. The tour stops were all very interesting: the silk factory taught us a lot about the silkworm and how silk strands are made into thread. and we really enjoyed the boat ride through Watertown. The second day was a tour through old Shanghai. We started at the Temple of the Jade Buddha and ended our day at the French Concession. One highlight of this day was going to the top of the Shanghai Tower. The views of the city from this vantage point are spectacular.

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

• Best Hangzhou Guide Rebecca!

  SharonTeo1217,,Dec 26, 2024

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Our family had a great time at Hangzhou for 3 days with guide Rebecca. She was always punctual, friendly, and flexible to adjust the plans according to our group dynamics. She is a natural people person and knew our individual preferences by the end of day 1. She also took the initiative to bring us to some of the best restaurants and food on our 2 week long trip, and even helped us to look for seats for our big group at a cheap and good restaurant (she could have easily brought us to a more pricey one without queue, but she truly wanted the best for us). She looked after our whole group of 8 people from 1 to 70 years old, and we managed to visit the West Lake, former residence of Hu Xueyan, Song City, Hefang Street, Lingyin Temple & Flying Peak with many stories from her. we couldn’t be more thankful for her and cannot recommend her enough. Thank you, Rebecca! :)

  

  

  

  

  

  

• A perfect, high-quality tour! 😊 I reccomend it!

  gabor99910,,Apr 13, 2024

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  The tour was perfect in one word. It was easy to organize and communicate online. If you don't have an idea, they will put together a complete tour, but they will also fulfill extra requests, so you can see the sights you want. Ruby the tour guide was very engaging, knowledgeable and kind, a true professional. 😇 During the tour, everything went exactly as described and discussed earlier. The car and tour guide were always waiting for us at the agreed time. We received a lot of information that we would not have received in case of an independent organization. The drivers were also nice, the cars were clean. The program they put together allows you to see many more sights in less time than if you organized it yourself. They are not in a hurry, they take time for everything. It was a high-quality tour that met all our needs, for which we thank you very much! I highly recommend it to everyone! Ruby, thank you for everything! I hope to see each other again soon.

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

• Beautiful two days touring around

  caminitoamor,,Mar 12, 2024

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Exploring the iconic sights of Shanghai and the serene Zhujiajiao Watertown over two days was an unforgettable journey. Shanghai, with its dizzying skyscrapers and bustling streets, offered a glimpse into China's rapid modernization. The contrast between the historic Bund and the futuristic Pudong skyline was mesmerizing. Transitioning to the tranquility of Zhujiajiao Watertown, I was transported to ancient China. The waterways, arched bridges, and traditional houses provided a peaceful retreat from the city's hustle. This blend of the modern and the ancient encapsulates the essence of China's diversity and heritage. Many thanks to our two magnificent guides, Kathy and Ruby. You both make our days touring around even more exciting. If you are planning to visit Shanghai, I recommend you take this tour with Catherine Lu Tours in order to get a better understanding of the history of the city and country.

  

  

  

  

• Two spectacular days touring the pearl of the east

  Yeyomendez,,Mar 12, 2024

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Shanghai exceeded all my expectations, and taking this tour was a success. Walking through the streets and enjoying the entire structure of this giant city, the financial center of the country and also known as the pearl of the east, were unforgettable days. Thanks to Kathy and Ruby who were our guides for the full day touring Shanghai and the day touring Zhujiajiao water town and part of the city of Shanghai. Two guides with a lot of passion and a lot of knowledge to share. I highly recommend a visit to the Zhujiajiao water village, as it gives you a snapshot of how they lived in this type of village in the past and that to this day they continue to maintain their lifestyle and traditions.

  

  

  

  

• Great tour of Shanghai with Ruby

  Allison C,,Jun 16, 2019

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  My family of 4 spent 3 days in Shanghai. We arranged a 2 day private tour through Catherine Lu tours and Ruby was our guide. She was great! So knowledgeable about the city and its history. She is also really sweet and bubbly. Jenna, at Catherine Lu arranged 2 great days of touring for us, adapting everything to our interests. She is incredibly responsive and truly cares that a great time is had by all. We also used Catherine Lu for 3 days of touring in Beijing as well as for all of our airport and train transfers. Everything was arranged perfectly, there were no problems at all. Highly recommend Catherine Lu tours and Ruby if you are in Shanghai!

• Great Shanghai tour with Ruby and Catherine Lu tours

  Chely C,,Apr 18, 2019

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  This was our first trip to China and we decided to use Catherine Lu tours to arrange our tours and transportation between the four areas we visited - Beijing, Xi'an. Guilin/Yangshuo, and Shanghai. From the beginning of our communications through to the completion of our trip, the preparations for and execution of the details of our trip were handled professionally and smoothly by Catherine and Jenna in the office. They even went well beyond the call of duty to help us arrange for transportation of some of our luggage between Beijing and Shanghai, so we could travel lighter on the domestic trains and planes. This was also our first experience using only private tours in a country and we left convinced that this was the best choice we could have possibly made to maximize the value of our experience and minimize the hassles. In Shanghai, we combined a mix of modern Shanghai with what is available from the past. Our guide Ruby was enthusiastic and flexible in adapting our itinerary at our request. We enjoyed the night time boat ride down the river to see all of the flashy building lights and had a brief stroll down the Bund before moving to some of the latest modern shopping and restaurant areas. Although some additional time had been allocated the next day to other modern parts of Shanghai, we felt there were other options of greater interest, so Ruby shifted that itinerary to include visits to old Chinatown and some other areas. Our visit to the water town was interesting and we had a chance to buy some different hand-made crafts and souvenirs, as well as sample local foods. Ruby was very helpful in pointing us to the right shops to find what we were looking for and also helped us pick up on the debate that the lunch waitresses were having as they tried to guess our ages, so we could help them out and make more of a game of it. On return to Shanghai, we had a chance to visit the Little White House and view the work of artisans who have space to work there. We also walked through a park and had the pleasure to see the many (generally) older citizens who go there daily to sing, dance and play instruments. . Having such an excellent guide and a comfortable vehicle to take us from place to place helped provide an amazing and full experience for us.