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• The best tour guide in Xi’an

  477ratnam,,Dec 6, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  I am very satisfied with Kathy’s service as out tour guide. She is highly experienced and has extensive knowledge of Xi’an’s history, which she explained to us clearly throughout the trip. She was always by our side and very helpful especially when we went shopping and faced language barriers. She also assisted my friend who was unwell by bringing us to a pharmacy. Since this was a Muslim tour, she was very attentive to our needs especially regarding halal food. Kathy is very friendly and considerate. We are truly happy with this trip. We will definitely recommend her to any friends who plan to visit Xi’an in the future.

  

• The Perfect Guide for China, Stress-Free

  philippel948,,Sep 19, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  I couldn’t recommend Kathy more highly. She helped us twice: first (2024) in Xi’an for a city tour, and then for the Terracotta Army. Both tours were flawless, and Kathy combined deep knowledge with a constant desire to make our lives easier. The following year, she arranged tours for us in several cities—again, perfectly—and even on short notice and at odd hours solved issues like sold-out trains and Alipay payments. Her rates are very reasonable, and she’s flexible about tailoring each tour in advance—for example, using public transport instead of a car with a driver. In conclusion, China can sometimes be challenging, and having a guide who speaks perfect English is truly extraordinary—it makes the whole trip completely hassle-free.

• Terracotta with Kathy!

  Sherpa58460362115,,Apr 1, 2025

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  5.00

  Kathy was amazing guide - switching fluently from English to Mandarin. Very client focus and able to change Itinerary at moment's notice. Provided useful info post tour on what to on our own

• We had such a wonderful time in Xi’an, all thanks to our amazing tour guide Kathy! She remembered each of our food prefe

  TammyLimL,,Mar 21, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  What an amazing tour experience in Xi’an, all thanks to our wonderful guide, Kathy! From the very beginning, she remembered each of our family members' preferences—what we like and don’t like to eat—and took such thoughtful care of everyone, especially my mum and my son. My little boy adored her so much that he kept asking about her even after we changed to a new tour guide in another city. Kathy always shared local snacks with us, picking up little treats along the way just to make us smile. She’s incredibly patient, kind, and truly made me fall in love with Xi’an. Her warmth and attentiveness turned our trip into something unforgettable. I strongly recommend Kathy to anyone planning a trip to Xi’an—you’ll be in the best hands! ❤️

  

• Amazing trip with Xi'An Kathy’s Private Tour

  441liml,,Mar 21, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Our trip is pleasurable and enjoyable. Kathy made a great effort in planning and organising trips. Our group consist of elderly, children and young people but she able to make sure it cater to everyone needs.

  

  

  

• A Guide Who Truly Care About Tourist Experience

  Growie A,,Mar 21, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  During the entire trip, Kathy was very patient and thoughtful. She planned a flexible schedule that worked well for everyone— elderly in the group could keep up without feeling rushed and the younger ones had plenty of time to enjoy themselves. She even waited in a long queue for more than 30 minutes at a busy bakery to buy us some famous local bread. When our flight was delayed and our original plans didn’t work out, Kathy handled it really well. She stayed calm, acted professionally, and quickly came up with a new plan for us. Thanks to her, what could have been a stressful situation turned out just fine.

  

• More akin to family than a tour guide.

  Odyssey01272382319,,Mar 21, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Traveling with kathy wasn't like a tour; it was like visiting family. From the moment we met, she enveloped us in genuine warmth and shared not just historical facts, but personal stories and local secrets. It felt less like sightseeing and more like exploring a beloved city with a cherished friend. Her passion was infectious, her kindness boundless, and her knowledge, deep and personal. If you're looking for an authentic, heartfelt experience, look no further than Kathy.

  

• Best Tour Guide Ever!!!!!!!!!!

  K6581ZDdarrenj,,Mar 21, 2025

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  5.00

  Kathy is such an interesting person in this trip, she’s very knowledgeable and approachable. It’s my pleasure to have her as my tour guide!!! 👍👍👍

  

• Great Service Great Tours

  gretnag2024,,Sep 29, 2024

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Kathy has been very helpful and patient with crafting our itineraries for our 10-day tour to X’ian & even ChengDu. She provided us very educational and insightful information on the day tours we had. Her service is impeccable. Would not hesitate to recommend her to my friends and relatives … Thumbs up

  

  

  

  

• Private tour with Kathy

  G7374ODmichellet,,Jun 17, 2024

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Kathy was meticulous and warm. It felt like we were well taken care of by a family friend. She was also very knowledgable and was able to speak fluently in English during the tour such that my husband, who is a non-chinese, was also able to appreciate the rich history of Xi'An. She is also great at planning our trip and made recommendations based on the situatuon. For instance, our trip coincided with the Dragon Boat Festival. Given the large crowd, she advised us to go to some places on another day to avoid the crowd and even gave us suggestions on what to do on our free and easy days. She even recommended affordable massage places we could go to so that we can relax. Also, she warned us of tourist traps and steered us away from them so that we would not spend more than necessary in the different shops. She remembered our food preferances and was always ready to recommend good food to allow us to fully experience Xi'An through our tastebuds. She is also very sweet as she remembered that my husband wanted to drink bubble tea with pearls but boba pearls were not a common topping. She continued to search for different bubble tea brands until she finally found it and got it for him. Overall, we were blessed to have been able to find Kathy through Tripadvisor. Our stay would not have been as pleasant if not for her careful and dedicated planning.

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