PRIVATE YUNNAN JOURNEYS
Notes from private parties who traveled with Joy Liu. Families returning, a honeymoon, a first trip with a child. The planning is personal.
For privacy, we use photographs of the places rather than the travelers themselves.
10Traveler notes published on this page
10Countries they wrote from
PrivateYour own party, vehicle and pace
JoyOne consultant, from the first note to the road
Personal accounts of the people, planning and moments that shaped each journey.
Travel Journal · Matthew, Canada · 7 min
“This was our second time choosing Joy at Hidden China Travel, and he exceeded our expectations again. Yunnan was amazing: the scenery, the food, and how little we had to organize ourselves. Joy even got us business-class train tickets when we upgraded at short notice, and our driver-guide was easy to talk with the whole way.”
“We are a newlywed couple visiting China for our honeymoon, and Yunnan was one of the stops on our trip. Joy was incredibly patient and responsible in helping us plan our Yunnan itinerary; he also provided plenty of advice on pre-trip preparations and suggestions for visiting other destinations. We ended up having a wonderful time!”
“The private journey was fantastic. We saw beautiful scenery and spent time with ethnic minority cultures. Our driver-guide drove steadily, was kind and patient, and looked after us properly. Yunnan is truly beautiful.”
A first line from each traveler. Where a longer account appears on this page, you can continue into it. The others are printed here in full.
“This was our second time choosing Joy at Hidden China Travel, and he exceeded our expectations again.”
“Joy organized our private Yunnan journey, and the places he recommended were stunning, including Shangri-La, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, and Yuhu Village. The trains got hectic for a moment, and he sorted them out. Our whole family is grateful for his help.”
“This was our first time bringing our young son to China, and it was a wonderful experience.”
“We are a newlywed couple visiting China for our honeymoon, and Yunnan was one of the stops on our trip.”
“I joined this private journey to experience life in Yunnan, even after years of British Columbia scenery.”
“The Hidden China Travel team was easy to reach before and during the journey.”
“The private journey was fantastic.”
“Our driver-guide in Lijiang was the best I have traveled with: professional, kind, flexible, and calm. I was with my family, her English was excellent, and her manner made us feel at home. I recommend the Hidden China Travel team.”
“We are grateful for our driver-guide’s patience, especially when traveling with children made the days a bit stressful. The service stayed dedicated the whole way. Five stars from us.”
“I finished an 8-day private journey with Hidden China Travel, from Kunming to Dali, Lijiang, and Shangri-La.”
Names may be shortened. Some notes were translated and edited for clarity.
“This was our first time bringing our young son to China, and it was a wonderful experience. Our driver-guide was humorous, friendly, and knowledgeable, with stories about Yunnan and its ethnic minorities that our family wanted to hear. Meals were comfortable, and we came home with very good memories.”
“I joined this private journey to experience life in Yunnan, even after years of British Columbia scenery. Joy arranged the days so I did not have to manage the schedule. He also arranged a separate table and excellent vegetarian meals for those of us who needed them.”
“The Hidden China Travel team was easy to reach before and during the journey. Our driver-guide was professional, patient, and funny, and the driving was cautious and punctual. The hotels were either charming guesthouses or very comfortable, and we recommend them.”
“I finished an 8-day private journey with Hidden China Travel, from Kunming to Dali, Lijiang, and Shangri-La. I felt happy and relaxed every day, and Yunnan itself is stunning. I completely fell in love with it.”
Dali, Shaxi, the gorge, Lijiang and Shangri-La — the places that appear in these journeys.
These photographs were made on the route. They were not supplied by the travelers, and a journey does not promise every frame.
The same practical things recur across the notes. They are also how a private Yunnan journey is arranged.
Daniel and Sarah had already traveled with Joy once. Claire and Thomas could reach the team before the journey and during it. Faisal and Aisha describe the planning as patient. You speak with Joy Liu from the first note through the days on the road.
Rachel’s family heard stories of Yunnan’s ethnic minorities. Michelle describes a Lijiang driver-guide who was calm, flexible, and at home in English. Mark and Susan mention steady driving. David and Emma name the patience required with children. The person for your dates is confirmed in writing.
Daniel and Sarah moved into business class at short notice. The Tan family had a hectic moment with the trains, and it was sorted. Emily’s meals were vegetarian, at a separate table, and still part of the same journey. A private party can adjust without waiting on a coach.
Peter and Jenny write that they felt happy and relaxed on an eight-day route from Kunming to Shangri-La, and that they fell in love with Yunnan. Claire and Thomas remember the hotels and the humor in the car. The planning is there so the day can be quiet enough to keep.
Joy Liu plans each journey. The licensed Kunming agency named below handles the travel contract and receives payment.
L-YN-1017500
云南美珍国际旅行社有限公司.
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