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Jean Liu

Guide profile:

Welcome to Shanghai, the financial hub of China. My city is known for urban tourism. You will find here quick urban developments, plus history of the past and cultural legacy.

I am a professional English-speaking tour guide and have the experience of showing small-group clients around Shanghai. Any questions about Shanghai or China, welcome to contact me.

Happy exploring! Have fun.

嗨,欢迎来到上海,中国的金融中心。我所在的这个城市以都市旅游而闻名,你可以看到快节奏的都市发展、近现代租界历史和海派文化。

我是专业的英语导游,陪同小团体客人在上海游览。如果你有任何关于中国或上海的问题,欢迎联系我。

祝愉快!

Recent reviews of this tour guide:

5 stars winston A. C.

jean took good care of the 4 of us,very detailed on her knowledge of shanghai,suzhou and hangzhou from the sights,history and the foods especially,we highly recommend taking the day trips to both hangzhou and suzhou,shanghai tours in 2 days max.she even booked the ERA acrobat show for us,which was was amazing.thanks jean

Tour guide services/sample itinerary:

City guiding;

Shopping guide;

Made-to-order itinerary design;

English-Chinese interpreter;

Event arrangements.

城市导游;购物陪同;按需线路设计;中英文翻译;活动安排。

Price for group smaller than 3 people.

价格供3人以下参考。

Transportation by tour guide:

Yes.

Taxi and metro transportation is convenient for Shanghai city tour.

Private car/van can be arranged to your needs.

Private sightseeing & group tours offered by this guide:

Classic Shanghai Sightseeing Tour Price Per Person 158.00 USD
Creative Markets - Old Shanghai in New Vitality Price Per Group 85.00 USD
Short Escape - Zhujiajiao Water Town Price Per Group 260.00 USD
Former French Concession Walking Tour Price Per Group 66.00 USD

Tour guide interests:

Travel, music, movie, reading, cafe with friends

旅行,音乐,电影,阅读,和朋友喝咖啡

Reviews of this tour – by clients who booked!

5 stars winston A. C. 25 Dec 2011

jean took good care of the 4 of us,very detailed on her knowledge of shanghai,suzhou and hangzhou from the sights,history and the foods especially,we highly recommend taking the day trips to both hangzhou and suzhou,shanghai tours in 2 days max.she even booked the ERA acrobat show for us,which was was amazing.thanks jean

Tour Guide Comment: Thanks Winston. It has been nice spending the week with you and your families.

5 stars Anji M. 18 Nov 2011

Jean was amazingly sweet and comforting. She is very knowledgable about her own city of Shanghai. She knows the history and tells a beautiful story on the tour. She is very accomodating and flexible. I was not feeling too well and need to cut down some tour sites but she worked with me to make sure we got through all that I wanted to. We had a wonderful tradtional lunch and I certainly enjoyed her company! Jean is the way to go!

Tour Guide Comment: Thanks Anji. Pity that we had to miss some places in Shanghai.

5 stars Peter T. 25 Aug 2011

I had the pleasure of having Jean as my guide for one day. Despite the rain she was able to turn the day into a very nice tour of Shanghai. Her enthusiasm and knowledge of the city is wonderful and a good companion.

Tour Guide Comment: Thanks Peter. It was nice meeting and chatting with you in Shanghai.

5 stars Debbie L. 20 Aug 2011

I was extremely pleased to have had Jean as a tour guide for 2 days. She was knowledgeable, reliable, and seemed to quietly sense our needs as a group and adapt with ease. Jean helped to provide a historical/cultural context to the sites we visited, was well as to Shanghai and China in general. She was great with our kids, and was able to keep them interested by sharing educational information in a manner relevant to children. I would highly recommend Jean without reservation!

Tour Guide Comment: Thanks Debbie. It was nice excursion with you and your families.

5 stars Bruce N. 17 Apr 2011

Jean toured our family of four including 2 young boys for 3 days during April 2011. She was a high energy professional able to provide us all great insight into the history and culture of Shanghai. She was easy to understand and a joy to be with. I would recommend her strongly.

Tour Guide Comment: Thanks Bruce. It has been great meeting your family in Shanghai.

5 stars Liz M. 06 Apr 2011

We met Jean today at the Fairmont Peace Hotel, which has been beautifully renovated and worth a visit. Jean was charming and welcomed us warmly to her inspiring city. From our suggestions, she had divised a well organised itinerary. What knowledge! We would have no hesitation in recommending Jean to our family, friends and indeed any visitor, for help in seeing the sites in Shanghai.

Tour Guide Comment: Thanks Liz. It was lovely to meet you and your families.

5 stars Donna R. 28 Mar 2011

Jean is excellent! We visited friends living in Shanghai and had an excellent 1/2 day tour with Jean. Even our friends that live there learned things and we all had a wonderful, educational time. Jean leads a group well and speaks perfect English.

Tour Guide Comment: Thanks Donna. It was nice meeting you and your friends in Shanghai.

5 stars Rosemary M. 25 Mar 2011

Jean packed our day in Shanghai with fascinating sites. She personalized our tour, even researching information in advance. She was adaptable, adding to our itinerary as we expressed interest in learning. We enjoyed peaceful stops, as well, for lunch and a rest in a park. I highly recommend Jean Liu to anyone visiting Shanghai. Jean is professional and responsive to her clients.

Tour Guide Comment: Thanks Rosemary. Hope you had a wonderful trip in China.

5 stars John M. 09 Feb 2011

Wow! I have lived in Shanghai for 3 years, and when my wife visited over the New Years holiday, she wanted to see the French Concession. Knowing I knew only enough to get around, I booked Jean for a tour. I learned a great deal about things I already "knew," and quite a bit I had no clue of. We were both impressed by Jean's knowledge, outgoing personality and excellent English. I know quite a few CET 6s and 8s, and Jean's English skills surpass them all! Short notice and a holiday. A++

Tour Guide Comment: Thanks John. Great to meet you and Joy on a lovely day.

5 stars Michael H. 18 Nov 2010

Our trip to Shanghai was wonderful thanks to Jean. We were impressed with her professionalism and her knowledge of Shanghai's history. We booked her for a full day to go to Zhujiajiao (a water town) followed by a tour of Shanghai. We asked her to show us Old Shanghai the next day and fortunately, she was available to do so. We also really enjoyed our time with her. She is a lovely young lady and both my husband and I would highly recommend her.

Tour Guide Comment: Thanks Debbie. It was nice to spend the days with you.

5 stars Terry W. 05 Nov 2010

I decided to book her for a day and see how it went. All I can say is how lucky I was to book Jean. She was just so fantastic, great english, great historical and geographic knowledge I just could not praise her absolute professionalism enough. I booked her immediately for 3 more days and she helped enormously with translation during my business meetings. You do not need to look any further, Jean Lui will help you see Shanghai and surrounding areas better than anyone, you will be impressed,

Tour Guide Comment: Thanks Terry. It was very learning with you.

5 stars stefan C. 15 Oct 2010

Jean, We all had a really great time touring with you! My parents loved it! The directions for the metro you gave us to Walmart were perfect.... My dad still hasn't stopped talking about our hairy crab meal...

Tour Guide Comment: Thanks Stefan. Great you enjoyed the hairy crab adventure.

5 stars pauline M. 11 Oct 2010

Thanks for your company in shanghai, it really was our favourite city and we hope to return.

Tour Guide Comment: Thanks Pauline. It was nice to meet your group in Shanghai.

5 stars elad M. 29 Sep 2010

jean was amaizing!!! she made us feel so comfort and important. her english is fantastic, she is very knowledge and know evrything about the city. she took us to the best places, allways with a big smile and wanted to know what else we need so she could help us even that it was at the other days. she is very flexible and allways ask us if we prefer to walk or take the metro or take a taxi. thank you very much jean for a great day in shanghai!!! you are the best!!! sivan and elad

Tour Guide Comment: Thanks Elad and Sivan. Though short, I'm glad that we met in Shanghai.

5 stars David A. 22 Sep 2010

Jean has a deep understanding not only about Shanghai, but also wonderful and interesting insights on China, culture, and people. She has perfect English, and a terrific sense of humour. It was my first time with a personal travel guide in a new country, I will definately start every new site this way in the future.

Tour Guide Comment: Thanks David. It was fun being with you, Andy and Dan. Hope you enjoyed the karaoke.

5 stars John S. 21 Sep 2010

Jean Liu was a joy to be with. My wife had some chronic health issues and was sick one day because of the heat and Jean took care of her as if she was a daughter. I have already recommended her to others and will also do so on Trip Advisor. When we return to Shanghai we will ask her to guide us again. thank you. Bill

Tour Guide Comment: Thanks Bill. I enjoyed the days with you and Diana. You did it great!

5 stars Trent C. 17 Sep 2010

If you are looking for a guide in Shanghai then do yourself a favour - book Jean. On a recent vacation to China I had a number of tour guides and Jean was by far the best one. Jean is great because she is flexible, very attentive and great at explaining things. Unlike other guides in China, she is very personable and always puts your interest first. Whilst she may cost a bit more than the other guides I had, she is worth the premium and I would not hesitate using her again. Thanks Jean!

Tour Guide Comment: Thanks Trent. Great to meet you and your mom in Shanghai.

5 stars george M. 08 Sep 2010

Jean is endlessly patient, helpful, smart, knowledgeable & very humble. Not once did we feel as though we did not want her there by our sides. Needless to say, as an energetic couple Hannah and I got to see an unbelievable amount of wonderful treasures and on our last day as the sun set on Shanghai, Jean took us to one of those mile high buildings at Pudong financial center and we had tea among the clouds and looked out on the amazing city of Shanghai with our new friend jean. A perfect ending

Tour Guide Comment: Thanks George and Hannah. Your full testimonial is really touching to me.

5 stars Lilly B. 29 Aug 2010

Jean was fantastic and we loved our time with her. She was professional, friendly and had great knowledge about history and her insights into Chinese culture provided us with information we would not have other wise known. We would recommend Jean to anyone. She went the extra mile before we arrived with confirming details an information pack left at our hotel.

Tour Guide Comment: Thanks Lilly. Nice to meet you and Peter in Shanghai.

5 stars Benjamin C. 24 Aug 2010

A true professional! Jean helped to arrange a five day programme for nine business people from Australia visiting Shanghai. User her deep knowledge of Shanghai and its traffic, she assisted in planning the itinerary including coordination with businesses we visited and airport transfers. Jean's flexibility was refreshing as we changed the itinerary on the fly to suit our needs. Our visit to the Expo and the Port of Shanghai were memorable thanks to Jean's efforts. I can highly recommend Jean!!

Tour Guide Comment: Thanks Ben. Glad to meet you all in Shanghai.

5 stars Herman C. 16 Aug 2010

Jean, was very professional, very knowledgeable about China and would definitely recommend her. She did a wonderful job. Herman Chin

Tour Guide Comment: Thanks Herman. It was nice to spend the day with you and your families.

5 stars Greg J. 17 Jul 2010

Excellent communicator, flexible and happy to accommodate our needs. Delightful, observant and adaptable during the day. Her willingness to help us out, her extensive knowledge of both Shanghai and surrounds made our day an amazing experience we will never forget. As an Australian visitor to Shanghai I can recommend Jean and her company as the best solution to getting to see and learn about Shanghai in an amazingly relaxing but satisfying way.

Tour Guide Comment: Thanks Greg. It was lovely to visit the water town with you and Belinda.

5 stars Matthew W. W. 05 Jul 2010

Jean was better than we ever could have dreamed. She is an excellent guide, kind person, and truly an ambassador for the city of Shanghai. I wish we could take her on the rest of our vacation.

Tour Guide Comment: Thanks Matt. It was great to meet your families and the Crawfords in Shanghai.

5 stars Robert Z. 03 Jul 2010

Superb: knowledgeable, flexible, and smart.

Tour Guide Comment: Thanks Bob. Great to meet you and Susan in Suzhou.

5 stars Christopher M. 23 Jun 2010

We spent 1 1/2 days with Jean to see the main sights of Shanghai and to have a knowledgable local to consult with at the tailor's market. It was absolutely fantastic, Jean is very hospitable, kind and has excellent knowledge of the city and its attractions. The tours don't follow a rigid schedule, everything is flexibile and can be adjusted to personal likes and dislikes - which we find great!

Tour Guide Comment: Thanks Christopher. It was lovely to meet you and Heidi.

5 stars Natalie J. 18 Jun 2010

Jean is a fantastic tour guide - she is very personable & speaks great English. My goal was to see the best of Shanghai so Jean took me the historical parts of town + mixed it up with interesting culture (tai chi & karaoke in the park!) as well as fun shopping experiences in the alleyways of the quirky & bohemian French Concession. I could not have done this on my own. If you’re looking for a knowledgeable private tour guide & seek comfort in having a friend for the day, book Jean.

Tour Guide Comment: Thanks Natalie. Glad that you enjoyed Shanghai of its variety.

5 stars Bruce M. 10 Jun 2010

Jean was our guide for a visit to Xitang. All arrangements were easily made over the net and everything was as arranged. Jean has excellent knowledge of Shanghai and its surroundings and conveys this knowledge well. Would recommend her to anyone looking for a guide in Shanghai

Tour Guide Comment: Thanks Bruce. Nice to meet you in Shanghai.

5 stars Tomima` E. 02 Jun 2010

We had Jean as a tour guide in Shanghai - it was myself and my two teenage daughters. Jean spoke great English. She came prepared with a terrific itinerary and adjusted to meet our needs. She knew great places to shop and selected very good restaurants. She also knew where the good bathrooms where. I would highly recommend her and would use her again. Excellent on every level! Thank you very much for everything.

Tour Guide Comment: Thanks Tomima. Hope you had a great tour throughout China .

5 stars Joseph R. 31 May 2010

Jean was excellent. Great experience as a guide and great local knowledge. Jean customised the tour to my desires and she was brilliant. I would highly recommend Jean to anyone.

Tour Guide Comment: Thanks Joseph. It was fun exploring foods with you.

5 stars Wes B. 22 May 2010

Jean was a fantastic guide, very knowledgeable about Shanghai and was able to put together a custom-tailored tour for me on short notice. She has a very comforting presence and way of speaking. Her English is excellent. She was always very professional. Thank you Jean!

Tour Guide Comment: Thanks Wes. Enjoyed the afternoon with you.

5 stars Cornelia L. 03 May 2010

We thoroughly enjoyed Jean Lui as our tour guide. She was very knowledgeable, had eveything arranged as we had discussed, was responsive to our suggestions and requests and answered emails promptly. Her English is excellent and she was very personable. Jean went out of her way to secure our Expo tickets, just as a favor. She toured us through Xi'Tang where we saw temples, museums, gardens and still had time for shopping. She also took us by train to Suzhou. We can highly recommend Jean Lui!

Tour Guide Comment: Thanks Cornelia. It has been nice to spend the 2 days with you, Ken and Allison.

5 stars Luke H. 29 Apr 2010

Jean Liu was our Shanghai guide for 4 days in May 2010. Her English is excellent and she helped us co-ordinate multiple business meetings across the city. Jean has a strong knowledge of local landmarks, restaurants, and history. She is friendly and professional. We could not have had a better guide! Luke Heath, CEO Chandler Heath Recruitment

Tour Guide Comment: Thanks Luke. It was great to meet you all in Shanghai.

5 stars Delphine C. 18 Apr 2010

I had a great time with Jean - thanks so much!!! She is a very knowledgeable, friendly and flexible guide and I had the most perfect day in Shanghai, based on what I wanted to see. I would recommend Jean and the tour to anyone who comes to Shangahi and would like to experience the city and its real flavour.

Tour Guide Comment: Thanks Delphine. If only you could have more time in the city.

5 stars Stephane P. 10 Apr 2010

Thanks Jean for this nice tour in Shanghai. I can not think of any better way to discover Shanghai in one day. While visiting these different places, i could get a good overview of the history, the culture and the future of Shanghai. Your explanations and your kindness were also very much appreciated. I wish you a happy World Expo! Stephane

Tour Guide Comment: Thanks Stéphane. Hope you got better from the sun burn.

5 stars Immacula D. 31 Mar 2010

We had the good fortune to be guided around the wonderful city of Shanghai by Jean. She met us at the airport, took us to our hotel via Maglev and taxi and gave us enough hints, tips and addresses(in chinese) to get us through our first 2 days until we would meet her for the city tour, it was absolutely fantastic. Jean packed so much into 1 day, her knowledge of the city is astounding. On day 2 she took us to Tongli ;-a fabulous day. Jean is a superb guide.You can't do Shanghai without her. A

Tour Guide Comment: Thanks Immacula. So nice to meet you all in Shanghai and an interesting visit to the middle school.

5 stars Trevor A. M. S. 26 Mar 2010

5 stars Terrance C. 20 Mar 2010

We really enjoyed having Jean Liu as our tour guide during our two days in Shanghai. She was very easygoing, friendly, and explained what we were seeing in excellent English. She made good suggestions for things to see and do while in Shanghai -- including some that we would have never thought of doing on our own -- and took us to two excellent restaurants. She made our stay in Shanghai very enjoyable and we heartily recommend her. Terry and Marianne Coyne

Tour Guide Comment: Thanks Terry and Marianne. I'm glad that you made the call at cruise port so that we had two wonderful days in Shanghai.

5 stars David E. 11 Mar 2010

Jean Liu was a great guide for our first full day in Shanghai. She chose the highlights and showed us exactly what we were looking for. She is obviously very proud of Shanghai (who can blame her) and can barely contain her excitement for the expansion of the city. I recommend her for a great tour of the city and thank her for our experience.

Tour Guide Comment: Thanks David. It is nice to meet you and your wife. Enjoy your following days in Shanghai and the Sichuan dishes!

5 stars Jeanette A. 19 Jan 2010

We could not be more pleased with our two days with Jean Lui in Shanghai. Jean is just the best! Lots of fun, organized but flexible, a delightful and gentle personality, and a wealth of information about all that we visited. We were especially impressed by Jean's subtle but firm way of dealing with hawkers who tried to accost us and also by her planning and coordination of our activities and transportation. Whenever we completed an activity, our van magically appeared right on time.

Tour Guide Comment: Thanks Jan. It couldn't be perfect without your cooperation, like being on time always.

5 stars Albert C. 22 Dec 2009

We are a family of 7 people ranging from 36 years old to 69, from 3 different continents! As you can imagine, it can be tough to meet all of our varied needs, but Jean not only met all of our needs, but, somehow managed to surpass our expectations! During the 4 days, Jean made sure that everything went smoothly from morning to the time she dropped us back at the hotel. The way she conducted herself was exemplary and should be THE standard for all guides. She was brilliant at anticipating our needs and nothing was too much for her. Without any hesitation, I will recommend her to anyone who wishes to visit Shanghai.

Tour Guide Comment: Thanks Albert. Your trying of various foods was impressive.

5 stars Evelyn M. 19 Dec 2009

Jean rates a 10+ on a scale of 5.She is amazing. We travelled a lot for a month. She was the best guide. We think she is personable, knowledable, and loves what she is doing. This transmits itself. Nothing was too much for her to do. She helped us in the freezing cold. She conducted herself very professionally. She was the guide who made the lasting impression. We will certain recommend her and your company to anyone. She receives our highest possible commendation. Evelyn and Martin Mayblum

Tour Guide Comment: Thanks Evelyn. It was great to meet you and Marty!

5 stars kai B. 09 Dec 2009

Jean is simply the best - you need anything done in this magnificent city- you do it with Jean. Thanky for all your friendly and innovative help.

Tour Guide Comment: Thanks Kai. Look forward to seeing you again.

5 stars paul T. 25 Oct 2009

We were visiting Shanghai for the very first time. Decided to hire Jean as our local guide for 1 day. Turned out to be a wonderful experience! Would not have seen so many places all in one day if we do it on our own or go with group tour. Jean is very nice, mature and friendly. She is very knowledgable about Shanghai. She took us to all the places we wanted to see, teaches us how to use the subway, and even suggested places to eat. Highly recommended.

Tour Guide Comment: Thanks Paul. It's nice to meet your families in Shanghai.

5 stars Ken H. 27 Sep 2009

We were travelling as two families for a one week trip to Shanghai. Jean had everything superbly organised from time of pick up to time of departure. The advantage of using Jean as a tour guide was that all along, all things went very smoothly. We managed to see all of our planned itinerary at also some extra. Jean was conscious of costs and ensured we got best value out of the stay. I would not try to visit a Chinese city without the services of a tour guide in the future.

Tour Guide Comment: Thanks Ken. It has been a very nice week for me as well. Say hello to the kids.

5 stars Funke F. 18 Aug 2009

Jean did a great job. We had very limited time, just a day, to visit the main tourist sites. Jean planned our schedule and exceuted perfectly. Her energy, enthusiasm and passion are infectous. Having Jean with us for our only day in Shanghai made all the difference, and helped us acheive our objectives for the trip. Warmest regards. Funke

Tour Guide Comment: Thanks Funke. Look forward to seeing you again in Shanghai and showing more of my city.

5 stars Doria G. 21 Jul 2009

My family really enjoyed our day with Jean Liu. She was on time, was very knowledgeable about the different areas in Shanghai. Jean had a very nice personality, we all enjoyed being with her. I will definetly recommend her services to my clients.

Tour Guide Comment: Thanks Doria. I enjoyed the day with your family as well.

5 stars N. B. 18 May 2009

Thanks for the great tour today! I got a very nice impression of the city, thanks to your knowledge and enthusiasm. I would definitely recommend people who go to Shanghai to contact you to show them the beautiful places of the city- the Chinese garden, French concession, the parcs, the modern city, the river, etc. 5 thumbs! Bye, Nadine

Tour Guide Comment: Thanks Nadine. My pleasure to show you around and great that you like Shanghai.

5 stars Nick L. 22 Apr 2009

好棒的一位專業導遊!

Tour Guide Comment: 谢谢,欢迎2010世博会时再来上海。

Tour guide testimonials

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George and Hannah 09 Sep 2010 Download
Albert and Families 21 Dec 2009 Download
Ken Hargreaves 01 Oct 2009 Download
Anne Wesseling 15 May 2009 Download
Jackie Beretta 12 Jul 2005 Download