About Tour Guide Isa Z.

“Full day tour ”

My friend and I booked a full day tour with Isa to help us maximize our short time in chongqing and it was 10/10. Isa is a born and raised local whose family also hails from this area for many generations, and so she has a deep and personal knowledge of the city and it's many facets. Before the tour we told her what kind of things we wanted to focus on and she totally nailed it. Almost every spot was a place we would have never thought to go to otherwise despite our research, and she added really interesting context at each site. During travel we learned a lot about the lived experiences of her family over the city's past, which added a dimension to the trip we, obviously, would never have gotten otherwise. She was also super helpful with recommendations for what to do outside the tour, recommending a really good restaurant for a specific dish we wanted to eat, a store for a present I wanted to get for my family and an art museum with a really great seasonal exhibition on the outskirts of the central city. Our experience of chongqing would be materially worse without our tour. We would recommend booking a tour with her in the strongest possible terms to anyone we know travelling to chongqing.

Isa Z.

(2 reviews)

Hey Sayan, thank you so much! Your review honestly made my day, I'm really glad you enjoyed the spots we visited, and that the local stories and background added something extra to your experience. And honestly, I loved how curious you were about China and its culture, that made our time together all the more fun. I'm also thrilled that the restaurant, shop, and museum tips came in handy – glad they worked out so well for you! You guys were awesome company, and I'd really love to see you again if you ever make it back this way. Till then, take care and keep having amazing adventures! :D

“Wonderful time with Isa”

Isa was an incredible guide and host. Before the tour, I told her I was hoping for a mix of local Chongqing experiences and some of the more well-known tourist sites, and she planned the day perfectly. She helped me see the city in a way that felt both authentic and memorable. What made the experience especially meaningful was Isa herself. I let her know that I have been learning Chinese, and throughout the day she was incredibly patient and kind, speaking with me in Mandarin and helping me practice. It made the experience feel much more personal. Chongqing is an amazing city, but the memories that will stay with me most are the conversations I had with Isa and the chance to get to know her. By the end of the day, I truly felt like I was leaving Chongqing with a new friend. I could not recommend her more highly. Thanks for everything, Isa!

Isa Z.

(2 reviews)

Thank you for your lovely review – I really appreciate it. I'm so grateful we got to meet, and I often think about how this job brings me such wonderful, unexpected connections. Meeting you was definitely one of those special moments. I hope your Chinese keeps getting better and better – you're doing great! And I wish you all the best in Miami – may everything go smoothly and happily for you there. Take care and stay in touch!