Knowledgeable, funny, and smart guide
Xuan Tu ( pronounced Soong tu) is fabulous! My husband and I took 2 full day tours around the countryside of Hoi An, Da Nang and My Son. We just wanted to say THANK YOU SO MUCH for exceptional days. It was better than we imagined. Your professionalism, knowledge and wonderful nature with children and the elders was amazing. We thought you were the best guide that we have ever had and we totally agree with other comments about you It was wonderful seeing the quieter side of Vietnam and learning more about Vietnam. Not having been here before we needed someone to show us the ropes and you gave us the confidence to try things that we may otherwise not have attempted. XuanTu, we hope the future holds grand things for you as you so deserve and we very much look forward to seeing you again in Vietnam next year! — Traveller: Christine P from Tripadvisor
Number 1 Trip Advisor rating for a very good reason
We have just spent an amazing 9 hours with Xuan Tu and she exceeded all our expectations. What sets her apart from others is that she provides an experience rather than a tour, and when we said goodbye it was like saying goodbye to a long lost friend. Firstly a bit about Xuan Tu. She is passionate, energetic, fluent in English, has a great sense of humour and cares deeply about people which included us as well as all the local people we enjoyed meeting. We met her at our hotel and walked through Hoi An to a ferry that took us to the island. Before we got on the ferry she introduced us to Sugar Cane Juice which was a hit. We biked on the island where Xuan Tu introduced us to some wonderful people. We talked to craftsmen building boats, wood carvers, a lovely 85 year old caretaker of a temple and a lady weaving sleeping mats where we were able to try our hand at weaving. The highlight on the island was spending an hour with a lovely family who made rice paper including the 95 year old matriarch. We were able to see how the rice paper was made, had a go at it ourselves, and spent an amazing time talking about their family, their history and similarities in our thinking. When we came back to Hoi An we had lunch at Mr So’n. This is one place that is not to be missed and we will be returning there before we leave. The owners are lovely, prices are cheaper by about 50% than some restaurants in Hoi An and the food was incredible. We finished with a boat trip on the river after sunset which was the icing on the cake. Another aspect we really liked is that Xuan Tu supports hard working local people through her tours. There are no commissions or kick backs that we experienced with some tours we have been on. What you get is an honest and passionate guide who provides a very personal experience and through this helps her local community. Along the way she gave us many helpful tips on food, shopping and price guides. I can not speak highly enough of Xuan Tu. My tips are a) book her early as she is in demand and if you leave it too late you run the risk that she has already been booked and b) book her on your first day in Da Nang / Hoi An so she can give you information that will enhance your experience. Thank you so much for an incredible day Xuan Tu. You have given us a fantastic start to our holiday and an experience we will never forget. — Traveller: Rene_and_Rachel from Tripadvisor
AMAZING, DYNAMIC, FUN, PROFESSIONAL AND A TRUE CAPTAIN OF INDUSTRY IN HER PROFESSION
I read about this truly amazing lady on Trip Advisor when we were looking for a private guide to show us around Hoi and Hue. Her reviews on Tripadvisor do her justice and more. Very rarely in life does one meet such a dynamic, enthusiastic young lady who knows so much about her country and also speaks excellent English and is so kind, courteous and generous. She blew us away with her personality, touring skills and knowledge of locals and the area and the entire trip is fun, fun, fun. She has excellent guides helping her and we went with the amazing young man called Lap who took us for a full day tour to Hue an ancient village and we learnt so much. Tu then the next day took us for a tour around Ho An and it was totally magical. From the amazing tea shop where the dumb and deaf people serve the best of tea you will ever drink and the atmosphere is just to be believed. Then onto the oldest house next door and we were taken to the back of the home to see how they live currently. We saw so much, well beyond what any tour guide would show us and with such compassion and empathy not only for us but for the locals and how to help them survive and prosper. Her studies in Melbourne Australia, has given her a true insight as to how Westerners live and learning about the art of excellent service and professionalism and amazing English. I can not reccommend her highly enough as you WILL NEVER FIND A TOUR GUIDE like Tu. Book many tours and you will just love her and become a great friend. Thanks Tu for giving us two magical days and we will never forget you and come and see us in Australia. What we also loved about you was your quickness in replying to emails, sending us detailed emails and honest advice as to what to do and when to do it and allowing us to PAY IN AUSTRALIAN DOLLARS. So nice that you accept foreign currency as the current exchange rage. Thank you for everything and making our holiday so special and memorable. Ashi and Mike from Hobart, Tasmania. — Traveller: doglover002 from Tripadvisor
Proffesional, informative & great fun
We have just spent a fantastic morning with Xuan Tu (Soong Tu) is how you pronounce it! Visiting the My Son temples close to Da Nang. From the moment you meet Xuan Tu she makes you feel relaxed but more than that, so welcome in her wonderful country. She is informative, with excellent English and made our trip one to remember, in fact we booked her straight away after for another days tour. We would recommend her to anyone looking for the top guide for Da Nang and Hoi An. — Traveller: Chriswarrick from Tripadvisor
Da Nang Food Tour
After spending several days in Da Nang and wanting to try more local cuisine, I researched some food tours. After looking at a few I only wanted to go with Xuan Tu. We were with friends and were not disappointed. Loved the friendliness of the Cyclo drivers and Xuan, so knowledgeable and passionate about their Country. We would never of eaten in all the hidden treasures we were taken. Highly Recommend and wish Xuan Tu all the best for her future. So Inspirational. — Traveller: Leanne772013 from Tripadvisor