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Taiwan island tour

We like the round the island tour in Taiwan. However, we suggest to evenly spread the daily activities and local visits. Because there were days we had 4-5 local visits but only 2 local visits in a particular day making such day with too much leisure time. In addition, I would also suggest more coverage on the second day (only half day tour) please add 陽明山，士林官邸， 貓空和淡水。 Add additional day to cover 野柳，九份 或阿里山

Date of experience : April 02, 2024

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Hi Jason, Thank you for sharing your experience. We are delighted to hear you had a great trip overall! We appreciate your valuable feedback as we continue to add more packages and destinations. We hope to see you again soon!

Wonderful Greece & Aegean Sea Cruise…

Our tour to Greece & Aegean Sea Cruise exceeded the expectation! The tour guide Ann Tsao was very thoughtful & organized to manage the large group well. She was energetic and shared her rich Greek myth knowledge throughout the entire trip. Ann also worked well with those enthusiastic professional local guides to make the whole local visits so wonderful. The hotels all have excellent facilities with tasty local cuisines for dining enjoyments! Wish we could have one or two more days in Kalambaka Meteora or Delphi for more local exposure!

Date of experience : March 26, 2024

Hey GG, Thank you for your awesome review. We take pride in providing outstanding service to every customer here at Peony Tours and we are happy to hear that your visit was no exception. Thank you for stating Ann's excellent service. We cannot wait to have you back on one of our tours!

Amazing Trip to Japan

The eight days Japan Discovery tour package offered by Peony Tours exceeded our expectations! We had such a wonderful time in various Japan cities and is looking forward to joining the Peony Japan tour again next year. The tour cost was very reasonable, and the tour program was also well-organized. The whole journey was full of joys from seeing cherry blossoms to tasting delicious soba and udon noodles in Kyoto. The tour guide (Ms. Wong) was excellent and attentive. We also appreciated the excellent customer service provided by Bobo Fung.

Date of experience : March 31, 2024

Hey Louise, Thanks for your awesome review. We're delighted to know the trip exceeded your expectations! At Peony Tours, we work hard to create seamless and enriching experiences. It's most important to us that our guests fully enjoy their vacations while we take care of everything, and we're thrilled we could do so successfully for you. We look forward to seeing you in other parts of the world.

Nathan is a great tour guide for my…

Nathan is a great tour guide for my Eastern Europe trip. He has good sense of responsibility and caring attitude towards his clients. I just hope Peony can give some more in-depth visits to places with rich culture and history.

Date of experience : March 22, 2024

Dear June, We are delighted to hear that Nathan provided you with great service! We appreciate your feedback as it will help us continue to improve our services. We hope to see you again soon!

Peony Provided the Best Services .…

The Peony company picked the best places to visit for our tight tour. It strives to provide the best services to its customers. One example, we didn’t get the tickets to the Palace Alhambra before the beginning of the tour, but Peony tried hard to get the tickets for us and we made it. Tour guide, Mr. Ocean Hu, is excellent. He is knowledgeable, responsible and considerable. He is an excellent guide I have for the many tours I attended with Peony and others. Overall, I give the highest mark to the Peony Tours.

Thank you for your glowing review, Ni! We are ecstatic to hear you had a perfect trip. We cannot wait to see you again soon!

Japan tour in spring

Great Japan tour to see Mount Fuji and cherry blossom in spring, among other Kanto and Kansai top attractions. Our tour guide Ms. Wang Xin is wonderful, and the bus drivers are very accommodating and courteous. I'm impressed.

Hey Eunice, We are so excited to hear that you fully enjoyed the Japan trip and found the tour guide and bus drivers excellent! We look forward to seeing you again soon!

Tokyo - Kyoto - Osaka tour

Tour guide Ms. Wang was very knowledgeable, and did a great job introducing various attractions. She’s also very patient in answering additional questions from our group. In addition, she’s very responsible and caring, and went the extra mile to ensure dietary, transit needs are well taken care of.

Date of experience : April 08, 2024

Hey Allister, Thank you for acknowledging Wang's excellent service. We are lucky to have her on our team. We hope to see you on one of our tours again soon!

One of the best tour guide

Our tour guide, Mr. Nathan Xue, was very responsible. He had rich historical knowledge and gave us a very detailed explanation of the attractions, He handled the special situation very professionally. He is one of the best tour guides we have ever met.

Hey Chongming, We couldn't agree more - Nathan is truly a gem! We look forward to serving you again soon!

Loved our tour guide!

I have participated in several tours organized by other travel agencies, and I deeply feel that the tour guide plays a very important role in the success of a tour group. This time I participated in the Peony Tours Eastern Europe tour, and I was lucky enough to have Nathan as my tour guide. During the 10-day tour, Nathan explained with clear articulation and knowledge of every site we visited. It made us feel like we were listening to stories every day. After listening to the stories, people inevitably asked questions, and Nathan also answered the questions one by one. When traveling, it was inevitable that unexpected situations would arise. Nathan solved the problems one by one with a calm and rational attitude which made me want to say: "I have never encountered such an amazing tour guide before." I will definitely consider Peony Tours first for my future tours.

Date of experience : March 21, 2024

Hey Grace, Thank you for your kind words. We are delighted to hear that Nathan provided you with outstanding service! We cannot wait for him to read your review. Looking forward to seeing where you'll travel with us next!

Wonderful trip

The peony have great service, the whole trip was arranged very well, it gave us wonderful experience, we had a good time.

Hey YZ, We are excited to know that you had a great and seamless trip with us! We cannot wait to see you again!

The tour turned out extremely well

The tour turned out extremely well - meeting our objectives of touring the island. The hotels provided were all top notch. Our tour guide was awesome as well.

Date of experience : March 24, 2024

Hey Michael, So thrilled to hear that you loved the trip and every aspect of it. We cannot wait to see you again soon!

The arrangements of the "Gems of…

The arrangements of the "Gems of Europe" hold b/w 03/07-17/3024 were fantastic. The best of all was the tour guide who was Mr. Eddie Chen. Mr. Chen is a person with a wonderful humor, a well-prepared knowledge on tour/trip, and a great patience to treat his customers/tourists. I hope that he still will be the guide for our next trip to the "Best of Eastern Europe."

Date of experience : March 06, 2024

Hi Tsau, We are thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic trip with us and that Eddie provided you with excellent service! We simply cannot wait to see you on your next trip with us!

We didn’t go to Love River as stated in…

We didn’t go to Love River as stated in itinerary

Date of experience : April 07, 2024

A Fantastic trip to Japan

My husband and I enjoyed the entire trip! The tour leader Jeffrey was very knowledgeable, experienced, and had a great sense of humor. The local tour guide 惠子（小野）was very sweet, helpful and attentive. She tried her best to meet everyone's needs. We loved traveling with her. Many thanks to Peony Tours for organizing such a delightful tour. The attractions in Tokyo (東京）, Kyoto （京都）, Nara（奈良）, and Osaka （大阪）were the best, just perfect for first-time visitors. I highly recommend this tour with Peony Tours!

Date of experience : February 16, 2024

Hey Marisa, So thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic trip to Japan with us and that the tour guides provided you with excellent service. We take pride in giving outstanding service to every customer here at Peony Tours. We are happy to hear that your visit was no exception. We cannot wait to see you again!

2024 February Japan Trip

2024 February Japan Trip The trip exceeds my expectation. We visited many wonderful places. Our hotels are clean and comfortable. We enjoyed the authentic Japanese Hoto, Kaiseke, Kobe beef, etc. All the dishes and presentation are amazing and impressive. Our tour guide, Ms. 王欣, demonstrated the top-notch service. She is very knowledgeable, attentive, and patient. We are very lucky to have her in our trip. It was a bonus to have a team leader, Mr. Jeffery, to join us. He is vey humorous and knowledgeable. He tried his best to make sure nobody got lost through all the trip. We are quite satisfied with our trip and will definitely recommend Peony Tour to our friends.

Date of experience : February 18, 2024

Hey PH, Thank you for your lovely review. We are ecstatic to hear that the Japan trip with us exceeded your expectations and that you enjoyed it to the fullest! Thank you for acknowledging the outstanding service of our tour guide and team leader. We are lucky to have them on our team. We cannot wait to see you on one of our tours again!

Very experienced tour guide.

Date of experience : April 09, 2024

Thanks for your review, Fulai! We look forward to serving you again soon!

A great tour company

This was our very first tour with Peony Tours also our first trip to Europe. The overall experience was wonderful. We really enjoyed the food, accommodation and itinerary. We learned a lot from our tour guide Juliette. She is super experienced and knowledgeable. Even though our group has 8 people with ages from 9 yrs to 83 yrs, she made this 12-day trip a memorable event for everybody. We would definitely love to go on another trip with Peony Tours in the near future.

Date of experience : June 22, 2023

Hi Ran, We are thrilled to hear that you had a great Europe trip with us! So glad you loved every aspect of the tour and found the tour guide, Juliette, excellent. Thank you for choosing us and we cannot wait to see where you travel with us next!

The Best of Eastern Europe tour

The Best of Eastern Europe tour, 9/20/23-10/1/23 was incredible. Our tour guide, Wei Chen, was amazing, caring and very knowledgeable. Museums can be overwhelming, but Wei and the local tour guides pointed out the most significant items and explained their context and meaning. Thanks to everyone who made possible this unforgettable experience. By W. Kee

Date of experience : September 20, 2023

We are absolutely thrilled to receive your glowing review of "The Best of Eastern Europe" tour that took place from September 20, 2023, to October 1, 2023. Your kind words mean the world to us. Wei Chen, your tour guide, is indeed an exceptional member of our team. His knowledge, care, and dedication to ensuring you had a meaningful experience at the museums are truly commendable. We're delighted that his expertise and the guidance of local tour guides helped make your journey more enjoyable. We are grateful for your appreciation and would like to extend our thanks to you for choosing Peony Tours. Unforgettable experiences are what we aim to provide, and your feedback inspires us to continue doing just that. If you ever decide to explore more of the world with us or have any further comments or suggestions, please don't hesitate to reach out. We are here to assist in any way we can.

9/12/2023 Italy Tour

9/12/2023 Italy Tour. Accommodation issue. Several hotels using are not consisted 4 stars,should be motel. One of them had flooding issue, no air-conditioning & elevator, no shampoo & soap. Not enough toilet paper, tried to ask front desk, no staff working at 8pm at all, front desk turned dark). Other hotels also consisted 0 stars, we got bit by bed bugs & breakfast also no good. Pls improve hotels. Tour guide ( Añne) is excellent & informative. 1 star ⭐️ is awarded to Tour guide and driver only. This tour overall (arrangement, foods & accommodations ) is not worth for the price!

Date of experience : September 26, 2023

Hi Simon, We hope this message finds you well. We appreciate your candid feedback regarding your recent experience with Peony Tours. We would like to extend our sincerest apologies for the inconvenience you faced during your trip. We take your feedback seriously and are committed to improving our services. We understand your concerns about the accommodations, and we're truly sorry that they did not meet your expectations. We have taken note of the issues you raised and will thoroughly review and address these concerns with our partner hotels to ensure better quality control in the future. It is, however, heartening to hear that you had a positive experience with your tour guide, Ann, and the driver. We value their dedication and professionalism, and we will make sure to convey your appreciation to them. Your feedback about the overall tour experience, including the arrangements, food, and accommodations, is valuable to us, as it helps us in our continuous efforts to enhance the quality of our services. We will use your comments to make the necessary improvements to provide a more enjoyable and comfortable experience for our customers. Once again, we apologize for any inconvenience you experienced during your trip. We are committed to delivering exceptional travel experiences, and your feedback will help us in achieving this goal. If you have any additional comments or suggestions, please do not hesitate to share them with us. Thank you for choosing Peony Tours, and we hope to have the opportunity to serve you better in the future.

Good value trip - Spain/Portugal

The tour guide (Caro Hsu) was energetic and experienced, she guided well and took good care of the group. This tour itinerary covers a lot of places, and food & restaurant selections are mostly nice. Few areas can be improved: 1) Pretty busy and tight schedule with long road trip time which made a bit rush and tired...maybe can cut out some small scenery spots and give a bit more free time for us to enjoy the local experiences. 2) a few hotels seem not like a 4 star hotel quality, maybe can change to other better ones. Ex: Granada Palace - food, service, room amenities Hotel Silken Puerta Madrid - service, room amenities

Date of experience : October 16, 2023

Dear Bear, We appreciate your detailed feedback on your recent tour experience, and we're pleased to hear your positive comments about our tour guide, Caro Hsu. Her energetic and experienced guidance, along with her care for the group, is invaluable in creating memorable journeys for our customers. We understand your feedback on the itinerary and the areas where improvements can be made. Your input is highly valuable to us, and we always aim to enhance our travel experiences: We understand that the tight schedule and long road trip times can be tiring. We appreciate your suggestion to potentially cut out some smaller scenery spots and provide more free time for a more leisurely local experience. We'll certainly consider this for future itineraries to strike a better balance between sightseeing and relaxation. Your feedback regarding a few hotels not meeting the expected 4-star quality is duly noted. We aim to provide comfortable and high-quality accommodations, and we'll review the hotels mentioned to ensure they meet our standards or consider better alternatives. Your comments inspire us to continuously improve our tours, and we thank you for bringing these areas to our attention. If you have any additional suggestions or would like to discuss your experiences further, please feel free to reach out. We look forward to serving you on your future adventures and providing you with even better travel experiences. Thank you for choosing us as your travel partner, and we're committed to making each trip more enjoyable and comfortable.

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3 Days Luoyang Tour with Peony Festival

Encounter with Beautiful Peonies

In China, peony has long been highly appreciated since Tang Dynasty (618 ~ 907 AD), when the flowers were cultivated in the imperial gardens and gradually spread across the whole country. Luoyang, once served as the capital city in Tang Dynasty, becomes the city of peonies and also the best place to see peony flowers.

This tour is specially made for peony enthusiasts. You will visit Luoyang in its most beautiful time - Peony Culture Festival which usually starts from early April to early May . You are able to be immersed in the beauty of various kinds of Peony flowers as well as visit historical and cultural sites of Luoyang in one go.

Highlights of this tour

• Take part in the annual Peony Culture Festival to appreciate the beauty of thousands of peony flowers in the city of peonies;
• Witness splendid Buddha statues and inscriptions in Longmen Grottoes, the man-made wonder of ancient Chinese people;
• Visit two of China's most important Buddhist temples - Shaolin Temple and White Horse Temple to explore Shaolin Kung Fu and the origin of Chinese Buddhism.

Basic Trip Information

• 1. This price is for one person, based on a group of 2 adults sharing one double-bed room in a 4-star hotel and traveling in low seasons;
• 2. This price is subject to change according to your traveling season, group size, hotel class, change of activities and possible fluctuation of currency exchange rate.

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Full Itinerary Day by day

Welcome to Luoyang , one of the Four Great Ancient Capitals of China! Your local guide and driver will meet you at the train station or the airport and take you to visit Longmen Grottoes , a UNESCO World Heritage site boasting the largest and most impressive collection of Chinese art from the late Northern Wei and Tang Dynasties (316-907). Take an electric car to the West Tourist Center to begin your exploration from there. You'll marvel at the remarkable Buddhist caves scattered across the West Hill from north to south. The Bingyang Middle Cave, the first royal cave, was excavated to immortalize Emperor Xiaowen's historical achievements in moving the capital to Luoyang and initiating Chineseization reforms. In the Wanfo Cave, adorned with 15,000 small seated Buddhas, you'll witness a harmonious depiction of the Western Pure Land. Undoubtedly, the highlight of the Longmen Grottoes awaits you at the Fengxian Temple , where the majestic Vairocana Buddha stands 17.14-meter tall, showcasing unparalleled carving skills through its diverse statues. After immersing yourself in the beauty of the grottoes, take a leisurely stroll to the opposite side of the river for a panoramic view, particularly of the magnificent Vairocana Buddha. Conclude your visit by exiting the scenic area aboard an electric car.

Lastly, go to take a stroll through the ancient streets of Luoyang Old City (Lijing Gate & Shizi Street). Teeming with old residential buildings, food streets, and quaint shops, it offers a vibrant glimpse into the splendor of old Luoyang. Indulge in local snacks or shop for unique souvenirs at your leisure. After the trip, drive back to your hotel.

After sightseeing, transfer to check in your hotel in Luoyang.

Tips for Today: Comfortable footwear is essential for your visit to the Longmen Grottoes, as exploring the scattered grottoes across the hill involves walking several steps up and down.

How to Get to Luoyang? It is available to take a flight to Luoyang from Beijing (2 hrs), Shanghai (2 hrs), Chengdu (2 hrs), Chongqing (2 hrs), Guangzhou (2.5 hrs), etc., or take a high speed train to Luoyang from Xian (1.5 hrs), Zhengzhou (40 mins), Beijing (3.5 hrs), Shanghai (5.5 hrs), Nanjing (3.5 ~ 4 hrs), Hangzhou (about 5.5 hrs), Chengdu (5.5 ~ 6.5 hrs)

You will start today's trip with a visit to Luoyang Museum , which offers a comprehensive insight into ancient Luoyang from various perspectives. With over 1,000 exhibits spanning different dynasties that once established their capitals in Luoyang, a stroll through the exhibition halls on the first floor will transport you through 13 dynasties of history. The Ancient Treasures of Luoyang exhibition on the second floor features prized artifacts, including the Black Glazed Pottery Horse (AD 618-907), Facial Part of the Clay Buddha Figurine (AD 386-557), White Jade Cup (AD 220-225), Gilt Bronze Figurine of A Winged Man (AD 25-220), Bronze Ding Intertwined with Gold and Silver Patterns (BC 475-221), and more. For enthusiasts of peony flowers, the Wangxiu Peony Art Hall houses exquisite paintings and embroideries depicting these beautiful blooms.

Then, pay a visit to Luoyang National Peony Garden , which is grown with more than 600 varieties of domestic peony and 100 varieties of foreign varieties. Strolling in the garden provides you with a visual feast of a sea of flowers. You must be surprised to witness so many stunning peonies in so many colors. Apart from red and pink peonies, you are also able to see some rare colors, like white, yellow, orange, lilac and purple.

Please Note: There are various peony gardens in Luoyang. Every peony garden has different peony flowers with different flowering phase. Usually, the full-blossom period of peony flowers in Luoyang National Peony Garden is April 10th ~ 25th and in Luoyang International Peony Garden is April 20th ~ May 5th. In order to offer you the best sightseeing of peony flowers, the itinerary may be changed according to your travel time.

After breakfast, start today's trip with a visit to White Horse Temple , located approximately 50 minutes' drive from downtown. Established in AD 68 during the Eastern Han dynasty, White Horse Temple holds the distinction of being China's first Buddhist temple, boasting a history spanning over 1900 years. Since its establishment, it has played a pivotal role in spreading Buddhism throughout China and is revered as the cradle of Chinese Buddhism. A visit to White Horse Temple offers the opportunity to admire the ancient architecture of the main temple and explore other temples in the International Zone, each featuring distinct exotic styles such as the Indian Temple, Burmese Temple, and Thai Temple.

After sightseeing in White Horse Temple, drive about 1.5 hrs to Shaolin Temple , renowned as the birthplace of Zen Buddhism and the birthplace of Kung Fu. Here, you'll have the chance to tour grand temples and halls, marvel at stone carving art, immerse yourself in Buddhist culture, and perhaps witness the daily lives and meditation practices of the temple's monks. Be sure not to overlook the famous Pagoda Forest, the largest of its kind in China. When a revered monk passes away, their remains or skeleton are interred in an underground palace, and a pagoda is erected atop it. The pagoda's height, size, and number of layers are determined by the monk's knowledge of Buddhism, reputation, and merits and virtues accumulated during their lifetime.

Later, you'll be treated to a spectacular Kung Fu Show at the Shaolin Wushu Hall, typically lasting around half an hour. On occasion, several audience members may even be invited to learn a few Shaolin Kungfu techniques.

Optional Activities: For an additional fee of CNY 30, you can also opt to witness a Kung Fu Show performed by martial monks of the Shaolin Temple within the temple grounds. This performance showcases some of the "72 Arts of Shaolin," including Diamond Finger, Iron Head, and Golden Bell techniques. Let your tour guide know in advance if you are interested in it.

After the Kung Fu show, drive back to Luoyang or Zhengzhou to catch your train or flight to your next destination.

Recommended Add-on Options

The quotation for this trip is from request per person.

1. This price is for one person, based on a group of 2 adults sharing one standard double-bed room in a 4-star hotel and traveling with our private tour in low seasons. It will drop greatly if your group has 4 or more members. 2. This price is subject to change according to your traveling season, month and date. There may be huge price increasing during public Chinese holidays, school summer vacations, tourism peak seasons or some special dates. ( China Public Holiday 2024 Schedule Released ) 3. Other factors that may change the final tour price include group size, hotel class, tour activities, fluctuation of currency exchange rate, etc. 4. This price is based on exchange rate USD 1=RMB 7.00. The final price will be based on the exchange rate in effect at the time of agreement with our quotation. 5. This price is only valid to March 31, 2025. 6. This price is not the final prices until the Confirmation Letter is sent. 7. The items included and excluded in this price are for reference only. The final services included, please refer to the confirmation letter sent to you by the travel consultant.

What's included?

• Professional licensed English-speaking guide;
• Admission tickets for all attractions listed in the itinerary;
• Accommodation as listed in the itinerary (4-star standard);
• Necessary vehicle transfers as listed in the itinerary;
• Airport (and train station) pick up and drop off;
• Luggage Transfers: between airports (railway station) and hotels;
• All meals as listed( “B” for Chinese and Western breakfast buffet in your hotel; “L” for Chinese Lunch in local restaurant; “D” for Chinese dinner in local restaurant.);
• Our service charge, including tour planning, handling, operational and communication charges.

What's excluded?

• China visa;
• Personal expenses;
• Accommodation not listed in the itinerary;
• Tourist sites which are not listed in the itinerary;
• Recommended optional activities;
• Flights or trains not listed in the itinerary;
• Excess Baggage Charges;
• Optional tips to guides, drivers, etc.

How Our Teams Serve you at China Discovery

"Highest Standards of Quality and Honesty" is the core value of each specialized team at China Discovery.

Eveyone in our company is working hard for only one goal, which is to ensure the highest level of service, luxury, and attention to detail from the minute you begin planning your trip, to the day you return home.

1-on-1 Travel Consultant

Our travel consultants are professional, experienced and responsible, helping you from the very beginning to the end of your China trip!

After sending us an inquiry, one of our travel consultants will get back to you within 0.5~23.5 hrs. In the next few days, he/she will be working closely with you to formulate a customized tour plan, as well as providing professional suggestions based on your travel interests, time, and budget.

Beside, he/she will keep in contact with you during your entire tour in China, continually checking if everything is going well as planned.

We're working at Chengdu Bamboo International Tours, local based in Chengdu.

Local Tour Guides

Our local guide in every destination is not only very friendly, enthusiastic but also very informative and knowledgeable.

Once you arrive in the destination, the patient and punctual guides will pick you up and take you to get under skin of the city at your own pace. By in-depth discovery and explanation, they’ll show you more about the history, culture, customs and authentic local life. Throughout the journey, they're not only expert guides who take care of all the details but also fellow travelers who are dedicated to help you explore in comfort and style.

Our guides are passionate about what they do, and it shows all the way!

Local Drivers & Vehicle

Using our private transfer service makes you comfortable, relaxed and worry free all the way!

Our private service includes licensed drivers with many years’ driving experience and air-conditioned, non-smoking, clean and well-maintained cars/vans. Drivers are local, polite, friendly and helpful, taking you to your tourist sites, hotels, airport/train stations in safety. All kinds of vehicle are offered, and yours depends on the size of your group. Usually, we offer sedan cars, SUVs, business vans (MPV) and different types of buses, all with extra space for your luggage.

Our private transfer service guarantees you the highest comfort!

Comfortable & Homelike Hotels

In each destination, you’ll enjoy a comfortable stay in a great location!

The hotels we choose are based on star rating, great locations, well-equipped facilities, cozy bed, high quality service and guests’ feedbacks. Choices are a lot ranging from luxury 5 star, comfortable 4 star to budget 3 star. You could decide where to stay to best suit for your budget and likes. Generally, the hotels have both Western and Chinese breakfast with a wide choices.

If you have already got an ideal hotel, please feel free to tell our travel consultants and they'll book the hotel for you.

Have good sleep in our well-selected hotels in all the destinations of China.

Meals & Dining

We can satisfy all the dietary requirements no matter you want Chinese local food, western food, vegetarian food or muslin food.

The restaurants we will take you for lunch or dinner are all designated tourist restaurants approved by local tourist administration bureau. They have very good sanitary conditions and the food is prepared fresh and clean.

There will be some meals excluded in your itinerary as you like, and your private guide will be delighted to give you some suggestions and take you to the local restaurants to taste like Beijing Roast Duck, Xian Dumpling Dinner, Sichuan Hotpot, etc., if you are interested in local food tasting.

All the dining options will satisfy your stomach!

Longmen Grottoes - Art of Chinese Buddhism

Peony Flowers in Longmen Grottoes (In April)

Lingjing Gate at Luoyang Old City

Exquisite tri-colored glazed potteries in Luoyang Museum

Wangxiu Peony Art Hall in Luoyang Museum

Luoyang Peony Flowers

White Horse Temple in Suny Days

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• Re: Paeonia 2024 2024, April 17th Paeonia mlokosewitchii
• Re: Paeonia 2024 2024, April 16th Quote from: Gail on April 16, 2024, 08:15:23 AMPaeonia tenuifolia is the one most commented on by passers-by;It really is an impressive old plant with many flowers!The funny thing is my Peony 'Shima Nishiki' is also...
• Re: Paeonia 2024 2024, April 16th Paeonia tenuifolia is the one most commented on by passers-by;P. ostii ('Feng Dan Bei'), very popular with bees;
• Re: Paeonia 2024 2024, April 16th Yes, we've had wind and heavy hailstorms - not good for peonies! My front garden in sunshine;Paeonia rockii - the plant Rivieres sells as UK formCardinal Vaughanwhich is identical to (but the supplier charge...
• Re: Paeonia 2024 2024, April 11th Our paeonies, growing in Aberdeen, are far behind those shown here - but with all the wind and rain, that is probably a blessing!
• Re: Paeonia 2024 2024, April 11th Quote from: Gail on April 10, 2024, 08:28:17 PM This has only produced all red flowers for me; I'm hoping it gives me some stripey ones in due course.When established the plant will begin to show striped flowers. It ...
• Re: Paeonia 2024 2024, April 10th Thank you Stefan, it has the nicest scent of any of my tree peonies.Paeonia ? 'Shima-nishiki' opened in my front garden but is taking a battering from the wind. This has only produced all red flowers for me; I'm hoping it gives me some stripey ones in...
• Re: Paeonia 2024 2024, April 8th Very beautiful photo of this lovely plant, Gail!
• Re: Paeonia 2024 2024, April 8th First of my tree peonies to flower - grown from seed sown 2017 as P. decomposita. Very pretty flower with a light sweet fragrance.
• Re: Paeonia 2024 2024, April 7th Our P. mascula ssp. rossii is open too.Even got a couple of seeds germinated of it from last year.
• Re: Paeonia 2024 2024, April 7th Quote from: Gail on April 06, 2024, 10:28:45 AM My first peony opened yesterday, Paeonia mascula subsp. russoi I love this one - fabulous foliage, with gorgeous cotton-woolly undersides to the leaves and always e...
• Re: Paeonia 2024 2024, April 7th Yes peony season has begun, how lovely that you have this beautiful plant Gail!Paeonia officinalis 'Mollis'I bought P. mlokosewitchii in Spring 2018 from Kiftsgate Court Gardenn, lovely garden! It was a sma...
• Re: Paeonia 2024 2024, April 6th That looks lovely Stefan. My first peony opened yesterday, Paeonia mascula subsp. russoi I love this one - fabulous foliage, with gorgeous cotton-woolly undersides to the leaves and always early; this year it has beaten P. obovata....
• Paeonia 2024 2024, April 4th This spring Paeonia daurica bloomed 20 days earlier than last year.Paeonia daurica
• Re: March in the Northern Hemisphere 2024, April 1st I also think, that this plant is a hybrid, but I like it for the colour and the early flowering.Most of the other Paeonia species are in buds, this year earlier than in former years.

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• Spring 2024; No. 409 Bulletin 2024, February 19th The Spring 2024; No. 409 Bulletin is available to members for online reading!  Enjoy and have a great start to the 2024 peony season. The post Spring 2024; No. 409 Bulletin first appeared on American Peony Society.
• 2024 Convention 2024, January 29th 2024 American Peony Society Convention MINNESOTA’S PEONY PIONEERS – JUNE 5-9, 2024   Join other passionate peony people for this year’s grandest peony event!  The American Peony Society convention is organized to bring together peony growers and admirers. We invite you to attend and view thousands of live peony blooms and experience the camaraderie of fellow […]
• 2023 Directory of New Cultivars 2024, January 25th The 2023 Directory of New Cultivars is available online for viewing at:  https://americanpeonysociety.org/member-portal/pages/peony-library/cultivar-directories/. A printed copy has been mailed to all members who had current memberships in 2023. The Directory and previously printed Directories may be purchased as downloadable .pdf files at:  https://americanpeonysociety.org/product-category/books/. The post 2023 Directory of New Cultivars first appeared on American Peony […]
• Winter Bulletin 2023; No. 48 2023, December 1st   Fall 2023; No. 407 Bulletin is available for online reading through the Member Portal at:  https://americanpeonysociety.org/member-portal/pages/the-bulletin-online/ The post Winter Bulletin 2023; No. 48 first appeared on American Peony Society.
• Fall Bulletin 2023; No. 407 2023, September 4th Fall 2023; No. 407 Bulletin is available for online reading through the Member Portal at:  https://americanpeonysociety.org/member-portal/pages/the-bulletin-online/ The post Fall Bulletin 2023; No. 407 first appeared on American Peony Society.
• NEW! APS Publication Downloads 2023, March 12th APS is moving away from physically printed book sales and has a new option for anyone who loves peony reading!   Most APS publications have now been digitized and are available as pdf downloads, at the low cost of $5.00.   While these are not in a reader format, pdf files are easily read on most any […]
• Frost Damaged Peonies 2020, May 4th Spring in the north almost always brings the challenges of frost damaged peonies.  Often damage by light freezes is visible through wilting stems in the morning and plants bounce back later in the day.  Occasionally colder nights produce lasting damage exemplified by dead shoots, which do not recover.  Generally temperatures which fall below 25 F […]
• Why Plant Peonies in the Fall? 2019, December 6th Plant in Fall, Purchase in Winter/Spring When to purchase-when to plant This post comes a bit late in the season, but we were busy planting our peonies! Peonies are sold through much of the year, but the best time to plant them hasn’t changed-FALL only! Why?  Peonies grow nearly all of their roots in the […]

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• Squirrels and Roses, Blue Jays and beeches 2012, August 27th It seems the squirrels were reading this blog; a day after I wrote the previous entry they were hard at work eating the rose hips off the other clumps of R rugosa, and not wasting any time about it either! Within 3 days there wasn't a rose hip to be seen anywhere on the property. […]
• When Rose Hips Go All Squirrelly 2012, August 16th A few days ago I was surprised to see some nicely emptied-out hips from Rosa rugosa, a species having large fleshy hips and originally from Japan but very adaptable and salt-tolerant and so now widely naturalized along many sea coasts. Lots of it in Nova Scotia too (but mine were deliberately planted). I had never seen […]
• Curious Seeds 2012, August 13th I haven't had much to post about this season, or maybe just lacked the motivation. Today's break from habit is due to a mystery or curiosity of sorts. A bit of background: over the past couple of years I have finally had two plants of Paeonia anomala f. alba flower (mind you, not from seed […]
• Variants, and something cute 2011, June 10th Paeonia peregrina, usually deep red but varying towards salmon/coral in some populations in the wild. This is the first non-red flower that has shown itself here. Quite a standout.This cute little thing is Arisarum proboscoides, called the Mouse Tail Plant. Its foliage is the arrowhead shaped stuff in the next photo down. The genus name […]
• More of White Anomala 2011, June 6th As hoped, a better photo of the flower.And a close-up of the reproductive parts. The stigmas seem very small.My report of the possibility of a few more coming into bloom shortly was premature. Along the lines of "don't count your peonies until they flower"; all the others were the normal pink/rose. The relative paleness of […]
• An Anomaly of the Anomaous Peony 2011, June 1st After years of waiting, and from the wrong seed batch!, blooms of a Paeonia anomala forma alba: the white-flowered form of Paeonia anomala. One bloomed after a fashion last year, but the flower was stunted and damaged by weather and insects, so this year's is really my first. There is again some insect damage to […]
• A Sudden Outburst of Sun-- and Peonies 2011, May 31st The cold and grey of most of May was good for one thing: watching the Giro d'Italia (Tour of Italy) bike race on tv. The Spaniard Contador, after whose exploits I've named a peony, was in a fine fettle, lit up the race a few times, and won the thing. Great style to watch on […]
• The 2011 Peony Season Commmences 2011, May 21st Shockingly, an update to this blog. Spring has been wet, and cold until just recently, but plants are either ahead of normal or somewhat behind: no consistent trend that I can figure out.Last year I finally planted a Paeonia mairei in a bed, so I now know that it blooms about at the same time […]
• Not about Plants this time-- Jan Lisiecki Recital 2010, September 22nd This is worth writing about (and it fits into here better than any of the other blogs I do.)Last Friday night after a recital (good but not outstanding) in Wolfville by soprano Wendy Nielson I found out by accident that the young (15 now) Calgary pianist Jan Lisiecki was performing there the next night. I'd […]
• Appropriate Colours 2010, July 11th In the prime of bloom just in time for World Cup Sunday, the very late-blooming Azalea "July Jester" vibrant in Oranje. A good choice.Somewhere around abouts are flowers of yellow and flowers of red but they're not co-located so the "other side" is unrepresented here.Although really, I'm not particular about who wins the thing just […]

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• Ep. 469 - Blue Butterworts & Friends 2024, April 14th The Southeast is one of North America's biodiversity hotspots. Any trip through this region will be rewarded with lots of botanical splendor if you know where to look. Join Conservation Biologist Sara Johnson and me as we reminisce about a recent botanical excursion and learn about a fraction of the botanical diversity we met along […]
• Ep. 468 - Plants, Structure, and Habitat 2024, April 7th I have said it before, and I will say it again: plants ARE habitat. Nowhere is this fact more apparent than in the field of wildlife ecology. From food to shelter, one simply can't understand the innerworkings of nature without understanding plants. Join me and Wildlife Ecologist Dr. Chris Moorman as we look at why […]
• Ep. 467 - Roots & the Struggle for Nutrients 2024, March 31st Competition for nutrients is a major driver of plant evolution, especially in nutrient-poor soils. As such, plants have evolved myriad ways of getting a "root up" on the competition. Dr. Jim Dalling joins us to discuss two recent discoveries related to two species with distinct and incredible root adaptations aimed at maximizing nutrient capture in […]
• Ep. 466 - Fire in the Mountains 2024, March 24th The Appalachian region may not readily seem like a fire-prone region, but parts of it certainly are. Fire can be an important tool in sustaining biodiversity, but modern understanding of its role is limited. That is why people like Dr. Don Hagan study the effects of prescribed fire in the Appalachian Mountains and beyond. Join […]
• Ep. 465 - Studying Ancient Wildfires 2024, March 17th Wildfires are familiar to those living on Earth today, but what about in the past? How does one go about studying ancient wildfires through deep time? Some of the answers lie in coal deposits. Join me and Dr. Ian Glasspool as we explore how he studies wildfire events dating back hundreds of millions of years […]
• Ep. 464 - Back from the Brink 2024, March 10th Good news is hard to come by in the world of plant conservation, but it is out there! Take, for instance, some recent examples on Santa Cruz Island in which the recovery of a handful of endangered plants, including island bedstraw (Galium buxifolium) and Santa Cruz Island Dudleya (Dudleya nesiotica), has been so successful, they […]
• Ep. 463 - Digitizing an Extinct Tree 2024, March 3rd How does one breath life into an extinct tree only known from fossils? There are a lot of answers to this question, but my guest today decided to go digital. Tim Stonesifer is the Assistant Director for Media Technology at Colby College and the person responsible for creating the 3D reconstruction of Sanfordiacaulis densifolia that […]
• Ep. 462 - Resurrecting an Ancient Toilet Brush Tree 2024, February 25th Fossil hunting is like playing the lottery, your odds of hitting big are infinitesimal, but it can happen. Such was the case for Dr. Bob Gastaldo and colleagues when they unearthed the remains of Sanfordiacaulis densifolia, an extinct tree from the Carboniferous Period unlike anything we have ever seen. Join me and Dr. Gastaldo as […]
• Ep. 461 - Litter Trappers Revisited 2024, February 18th Litter trapping plants don't worry about soil, they make their own! Because so many species in the tropics grow either epiphytically or in nutrient poor soil, some of them have turned to alternative solutions. Their anatomy is such that they collect everything from dead leaves to bird droppings. A diverse community of soil microbes and […]

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I had stomach problems during the travel, the tour leader guide help me with the medicine. Overall we have a great experience. Enjoy the scenery and cuisine. The tour guide also arranged the specific shopping place per our request.

Date of experience : October 12, 2023

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Thank you for sharing your feedback about your recent travel experience with us. We're sorry to hear that you had stomach problems during the trip but glad that our tour leader guide was there to assist you with the necessary medicine. Your health and well-being are of utmost importance to us, and we're pleased to hear that you received the help you needed. It's wonderful to know that, despite this setback, you had a great overall experience and enjoyed the scenery and cuisine during your journey. We're thrilled that you found the tour guide accommodating by arranging specific shopping places as per your request. We always strive to tailor our tours to meet the preferences and needs of our travelers. We appreciate your understanding and patience, and we hope that your future travels with us are filled with good health and memorable experiences. Thank you for choosing us, and we look forward to serving you on your next adventure.

Excellent trip!

We had a wonderful trip in the Best of Eastern Europe tour! Our tour guide Ocean Hu was very attentive, caring and knowledgeable! Although the schedule was a bit tight, overall the trip was well organized. We would love to take another Peony trip with Ocean!

Date of experience : September 14, 2023

Dear Sheng, Thank you for sharing your experience from the Best of Eastern Europe tour. We're delighted to hear that you had a wonderful trip and that your tour guide, Ocean Hu, was attentive, caring, and knowledgeable. A dedicated and knowledgeable guide can truly elevate the travel experience. Your feedback about the well-organized trip and the schedule being a bit tight is valuable, and we'll continue to work on ensuring a balanced and enjoyable itinerary for future travelers. We're thrilled to hear that you're open to taking another Peony trip with Ocean, and we look forward to assisting you with more memorable adventures in the future!

The meal was not delicious.

The meal was not delicious. Especially the French dinner was bad test and too salty. We paid $200 for two people, it was not worth. We were walking almost 20000 steps every day, all hotels we stayed located in the suburban. For senior travelers, we are looking for a pleasant and good quality trip. We are really disappointed. Sorry about !

Date of experience : June 26, 2023

Very well structured tour

Very well structured tour. Our guide, Wei Chen is excellent. He is very knowledgeable and experienced. He made our trip very enjoyable and cares for everyone’s safety. We appreciate his service! Thank you Wei!!

Date of experience : July 20, 2023

Thanks for the great review, Victoria! We work hard to meet your expectations and beyond, and we’re happy to hear Wei Chen hit the mark for you. Come back and see us soon!

My first trip with Peony and the entire…

My first trip with Peony and the entire experience was very hassle-free and clear. There were some unexpected things happened like having an extra day not planned in the itinerary due to the available flight was in the early morning the next day. The tour guide arranged additional activities (without additional cost) which were really amazing. Really appreciate the efforts and professionalism of the the team. I definitely will book another trip with Peony next year.

Date of experience : November 03, 2023

Hey Hubert, We are delighted to know you had an amazing and seamless vacation with us! It is most important to us that our guests fully enjoy the vacation while everything is taken care of and so glad, we were able to do so successfully for you. We cannot wait to see where you travel with us next!

It was a wonderful trip

It was a wonderful trip. The tour guide is very attentive and thoughtful. I love all the services were provided before our trip. We have so many questions and Angel from Los Angeles office answered every little question we had. Thank you very much for all you do. We will book future trip with Peony again. BTW, we also book the flight through Peony. It looks like more expensive then self book, but with local taxi, transport luggage, may even extra day of hotel and airport pick up, it is less cost and less stress in a foreign country.

Date of experience : September 19, 2023

Dear Silvia, Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience with Peony Tours. We're thrilled to hear that you had an excellent trip and that your tour guide was attentive and thoughtful, making your journey even more enjoyable. We greatly appreciate your kind words about the services provided before your trip, and it's wonderful to know that Angel from the Los Angeles office was able to answer all your questions and provide the assistance you needed. Your feedback is valuable to us, and we're delighted to hear that you plan to book future trips with Peony. It's fantastic that you found value in booking your flight through us, with the added benefits of local assistance, luggage transport, and reduced stress in a foreign country. We look forward to assisting you with your future travel adventures, and we're here to ensure that each trip is as wonderful as the last.

My Taiwan Round Island trip was well…

My Taiwan Round Island trip was well organized with free airport pick up/drop off on time. The tour guide Mr. Nicholas Huang as well as the drivers are excellent and professional. All the services I got met my expectation. I would recommend this tour to those who want to visit Taiwan!

Date of experience : June 03, 2023

Xiaobing, Thanks for the amazing review! We work hard to meet your expectations and beyond and are happy to hear we hit the mark for you. Come back and see us soon!

I give my tour guide Juliette aA-

I give my tour guide Juliette aA-, Juliette have to deal with wide range of young travelers to older gummy men and women that likes to complain. This trip was what I expected and the value was in line with what we pay.

Date of experience : October 11, 2023

Dear Henry, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback on your recent tour with us. We're glad to hear that you found your tour guide, Juliette, to be capable and that the trip met your expectations. We understand that Juliette had to handle a diverse group of travelers, and we appreciate her efforts in providing a valuable experience for everyone. Your A- rating for Juliette indicates that she did an excellent job in managing the group and ensuring a positive experience. We always strive to offer tours that provide value for our customers, and we're pleased to know that you found the trip to be in line with what you paid for. Your satisfaction is important to us, and we're committed to continuous improvement. If you have any specific suggestions or feedback on how we can further enhance your future experiences with us, please feel free to share. We value your input and aim to make each trip even better. Once again, thank you for choosing us as your travel provider, and we look forward to welcoming you on another journey in the future.

More English

Good excursions and places to visit. One hotel room was questionable in that it had an interior stairway to an upper loft making it difficult to maneuver. The Barcelona hotel was too far from the City center, although on the way to the airport. Not enough English was spoken on the tour bus. I understand this was a Mandarin language tour, but even some Cantonese travelers didn't always get the Mandarin.

Date of experience : June 12, 2023

Dear Buddy, Thank you for your review. We are sorry to hear that hotels didn't live up to your expectations. We have shared your feedback with our local partners. We notify that our tour programs are conducted primarily in Mandarin Chinese with some English translations however, we will use your feedback to better convey this message. We are happy that you enjoyed the trip overall.

Excellent Peony employee and tour guide.

Angela Qiu helped with booking my tours. She was excellent, patient, timely, and listened to my needs. Ocean Hu is a very organized and efficient tour guide. Smart and personable. I would gladly go on another tour with him.

Date of experience : October 28, 2023

Hi Jenny, Thank you for acknowledging Angela's and Ocean's excellent service! We look forward to having you again soon!

Tour of Italy

My husband and I had an awesome vacation with Peony Tour to Tour of Italy. Mr. Jame Wang was our tour leader. He is an excellent tour leader, he made everything smooth and perfect even during some rough weather days. He is well organized and very knowledgeable. I don’t think we can ask for more. We went with Peony Tour company to China, Portugal and Spain and this time Italy. Each trip is better than the one before. We are looking forward to be in their Greece Tour in 2024.

Date of experience : November 06, 2023

Thank you for your glowing review, Tina! We are thrilled to hear that you had an awesome experience during each of your vacations with us! We're delighted that Jame provided you with such excellent service. We cannot wait to welcome you to Greece soon and other parts of the world!

Eastern European Tour

We went on the Eastern European Tour and had a great tour guide (Ann) who was very knowledgeable about the different city histories! She was also helpful and considerate. The only downside to the trip was that we had to walk without stopping for long periods of time, so it was very tiring, especially for older members of the group.

Date of experience : June 21, 2023

Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback on your recent Eastern European Tour. We are delighted to hear that you had a great experience and that our tour guide, Ann, impressed you with her knowledge and helpfulness. We understand the importance of having a knowledgeable and considerate guide who can enhance the overall journey. We appreciate your feedback regarding the walking portions of the tour. We strive to create itineraries that provide a balance between exploration and rest, taking into consideration the needs and preferences of all our travelers, including older members of the group. Your comments are valuable to us, and we will take them into account when reviewing and planning future tours. We are committed to continuously improving our services, and your feedback plays a vital role in that process. We appreciate your understanding and apologize for any inconvenience caused. Once again, we sincerely appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing our tour. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again on another exciting journey.

Happy trip and good services

Our tourguide Jeffrey Liu is very responsible and considerate.I’m in bus C.There is an American in our bus who doesn’t know Manderin well and a guy who is disabled, so he had to give up some parts of the whole trip. Mr.Liu had to explain in both English and Manderin. He also had to consider what and how to do is the best way for the disabled person. Besides the tour guide,the driver, the bus you provide or the hotel we stayed are all good in general speaking.I’m satisfied with the travel we joined.Thank you for your good services.

Date of experience : October 02, 2023

Dear Mei, Thank you for your thoughtful feedback regarding your recent travel experience with us. We're delighted to hear that you had a satisfying journey and that our tour guide, Jeffrey Liu, played a crucial role in ensuring that everyone in the group had a great experience. Jeffrey's ability to accommodate travelers with varying language abilities and specific needs is truly commendable. It's wonderful to know that he went above and beyond to make sure that all participants could fully enjoy the trip. We're pleased that you found our driver, bus, and the hotels to be of good quality. Your satisfaction is our ultimate goal, and we're grateful for your kind words about our services. We look forward to the possibility of serving you again on future travels and continuing to provide exceptional experiences.

Hello Spain and Portugal

It was a very enjoyable tour! The itinerary was planned out well, fitting in many wonderful places/sites (cathedrals, museums, palaces and coastal areas) for sightseeing and many locations to tour. I got to visit and see a lot of Spain and Portugal. One of my favorite parts was to learn about their history or fun facts. Our tour guide Nathan Xue was truly excellent - he was professional, knowledgeable, organized, nice and understanding. Most of the hotels were good and all had continental breakfast. I also appreciate the pre-travel information packet that Peony provided us to help us prepare for the trip. I look forward to joining another Peony tour in the future :)

Date of experience : June 04, 2023

Renee! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this amazing review. We are so grateful for your kind words. We look forward to having you on another one of our tours!

A great trip. Everyone has to go. Brazil & Peru

First, I would like say thanks to our talented, helpful, friendly tour guide Juliette, Thank you Juliette, Hope we will meet again in the future tours. Second, This trip was my 4th time with Peony tours. I love everything thing I saw, every place I visited while on this trip. The hotels beautifully wonderful. the food amazingly tasty. It's been a great experience. Thank you Peony tours. However there is one thing I have to complain about it's the "audio device" personally, I don't like it at all. It's too noisy when we were in clouded places. Perhaps could use Bluetooth synchronize to one master audio device, instead of everyone has to carry one device. Finally, it's a great trip, wonderful vacation. love it, everyone has to go.

Date of experience : August 09, 2023

Thanks for the awesome review, Sharon! We work hard to meet your expectations and beyond, and we’re happy to hear we hit the mark for you. Come back and see us soon!

A great tour with a great guide

My wife and I just came back from the Spain and Portugal tour with Peony Tours. It was a great tour, and all the places we visited are great. The tour guide Wei Chen is very knowledgeable, nice and funny. He told us many vivid and interesting Europe historical stories throughout the trip. He tried his best to arrange more beautiful places for us to see. He is also very friendly, and caring to everyone of the group. We had a wonderful vacation with this tour.

Date of experience : October 29, 2023

Dear Jian, Thank you for sharing your fantastic experience with us! We're delighted to hear that you and your wife had a memorable time on our Spain and Portugal tour with Peony Tours. Wei Chen is indeed an exceptional guide, and we're thrilled that he made your journey so enjoyable. It's wonderful to hear that you appreciated Wei's extensive knowledge, his engaging storytelling about European history, and his efforts to enhance your itinerary with beautiful places to visit. We're proud to have him as part of our team. We value your feedback and are pleased to know that you had a wonderful vacation with us. We hope to welcome you on another Peony Tours adventure in the future. If you have any more comments or suggestions, please don't hesitate to share them with us. Your input helps us continue to provide exceptional travel experiences. Thank you for choosing Peony Tours, and we look forward to serving you again in the future!

Italy trip was a great adventure

Italy trip was a great adventure Trip well planned, smooth transition from one city to another. Tour Guide knowledgeable, professional, friendly and kind. Excellent recommendations for food and places to visit.

Date of experience : October 18, 2023

Dear Felipa, We're thrilled to hear that your Italy trip was a great adventure and that you had a fantastic experience with us. Your positive feedback is greatly appreciated! It's wonderful to know that the trip was well-planned and that you experienced smooth transitions from one city to another. We take pride in meticulously organizing our tours to ensure a seamless and enjoyable journey for our customers. We're delighted that you found your tour guide to be knowledgeable, professional, friendly, and kind. Our guides play a crucial role in enhancing the overall experience, and it's clear that they made a positive impact on your trip. We're also glad to hear that you received excellent recommendations for food and places to visit. Italy is known for its incredible cuisine and rich cultural heritage, and we always aim to provide our customers with the best dining and sightseeing options. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and it motivates us to continue delivering exceptional travel experiences. If you have any specific recommendations or if you'd like to share more about your favorite moments during the trip, please feel free to reach out. We look forward to assisting you with your future travel adventures. Thank you for choosing us as your travel partner, and we can't wait to help you plan your next unforgettable journey.

Customer service representative

1. PSP0816, Customer service representatives was not good. I did not receive the packages prior to my trip. I end up went to Alhambra office to pick it up. It made me think, because of I did not book the airline ticket through your company so the service representative did not bother to mail me the package. I checked all other guests in this trip, they all booked the airline tickets through your company, and they all received the preparation package in the mail prior to the trip.

Date of experience : August 17, 2023

Dear Ning, Thank you for your review. We are sorry for any dissatisfaction you experienced with our customer service team. Please be assured that we take your feedback seriously and have shared it with our management team. Regarding the package, we mail packages to all Land + Air and Land Only travelers. Our records indicate that the package was mailed to you on July 24, 2023. We are happy that you were able to visit our office and collect it in person as well. We hope you had a wonderful trip and look forward to seeing you again soon!

Gem of Europe tour

Overall it was a great tour. We love it, even though it was physically demanding. Our tour guide Caro did her best to make the trip enjoyable. The Moulin Rouge show was truly the highlight, which we would have missed without her special arrangement. Many thanks to her. On the other hand, the meals could be better. The days could be a bit shorter, making it easier for the elderly.

Dear Mark, Thank you for your feedback about your recent tour. We're delighted to hear that you loved the tour, even though it was physically demanding, and that Caro, your tour guide, did her best to make the trip enjoyable. A dedicated guide can truly make a significant difference in the travel experience. We're glad to hear that Caro's special arrangement allowed you to experience the Moulin Rouge show, which became a highlight of your trip. Special moments like these can make the journey even more memorable. We appreciate your feedback about the meals and the duration of the days. Your comments are valuable, and we'll consider them as we work on enhancing our tour offerings. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you on future journeys and provide even more enjoyable experiences.

We joined the 8 days tour to Taiwan

We joined the 8 days tour to Taiwan, but there was only 5 days with itinerary. The first 2 days and the last day just were flying from our hometown to Taiwan and the last day flying from Taiwan to our home. I did not get a chance to see our tour guide until the third day and we were NOT provided any information about the guide. We felt so lost!!! This is the worse arrangement I have never had since joining tours for many many times. Plus the cost of this tour is several hundred more than other tour mates paid. Very disappointed. This MUST be changed.

Date of experience : December 25, 2023

We regret that you had an unpleasant travel experience, and we have conducted an investigation into the issues you mentioned: Regarding itinerary arrangements: After contacting you, you mentioned that you were already aware of our itinerary, including free time on the first and last days in Taipei with only airport transfers, before making the reservation. Regarding pricing: We contacted local in Taiwan to confirm, and it appears you may have compared the price of our 8-day itinerary with a local 5-day itinerary, overlooking the additional 3 nights of hotel accommodation in Taipei. After completing our investigation, we made multiple attempts to reach out to you, but unfortunately, we have been unable to connect over the phone. We hope you can get in touch with us to provide an opportunity for us to explain and address any misunderstandings. Peony Tours has been dedicated to providing high-quality travel products for customers for over 40 years. Our itinerary arrangements and prices are transparently disclosed on our website, and we do not intentionally mislead or hide any costs. We welcome your valuable feedback at any time, and we will promptly investigate and make improvements. 對於您不愉快的旅行經歷，我們深感遺憾。針對您提到的一些問題，我們已進行了調查： 關於行程安排：在與您取得聯繫後，您表示在預定之前確實已經了解我們的行程安排，包括在臺北的第一和最後一天是自由活動時間，我們只安排接送機。 關於價格：我們聯繫了台灣當地進行確認，您可能用我們8天的行程對比了當地5天行程的價格，忽略了臺北額外3晚的酒店。 在完成調查後，我們多次嘗試與您聯繫，但很遺憾一直沒有能夠接通電話。我們希望您能夠聯絡我們，以便我們有機會向您解釋並消除誤解。 名人假期在過去40多年一直致力於為客人提供高標準的優質旅行產品，我們的行程安排及價格都在網站上公示，絕對不會刻意誤導或者隱藏消費。隨時歡迎您提出寶貴意見，我們將及時進行調查並做出改進。