Dazaifu

Our driver, Xiao Wang, served us for three days, taking us around the city. He was not only a very skilled driver, but also had a great attitude, which made our trip to Fukuoka and Yufuin a safe and enjoyable one!

The scenery was beautiful, the shopping experience was great, the maps were thoughtfully provided, the itinerary was well-planned and had ample time, the tour guide was friendly and used appropriate language, and the tour bus was large, comfortable, and easy to ride in.

The weather was fantastic, clear skies, and not too hot or humid; we even saw some cherry blossoms! Our tour guide, Zhang Qing, was very enthusiastic, introducing us to many aspects of the itinerary, Japanese culture, and the delicious food of Fukuoka!

Yufuin has many small shops to explore; I bought some croquettes, which were delicious. Our guide, Lily, was excellent; her explanations were clear and well-organized! She also managed the time well for each attraction and shared many helpful lists for our reference.

Our tour leader, Xiao Cai, was very professional, although he admitted to being nervous as it was his first day leading a tour. He was considerate of our needs, adjusting the sightseeing locations to avoid crowds and ensuring we visited all the attractions smoothly and on time. The only slight disappointment was with the Liuchuan River; I expected the riverbanks to be lined with cherry blossoms during cherry blossom season, but unfortunately, that wasn't the case. I wonder why? I visited the river many years ago, and this revisit gave me a different experience. The boatman, Ken, was relatively young and sang several songs, bringing joy to the passengers and diligently completing the tour. The entire trip was enriching, and the time management was excellent—kudos!

Xiao Xie is a great driver with excellent service. He was easy to contact and provided a wonderful experience for my family.