Best friend in Vietnam
Xuan Tu is the best friend you will have in Vietnam. She took us through her home town of Da Nang to places we never would have found even if we were trying to find them for some of the best local cuisine the city has to offer. After that she took us through Hoi An and the surrounding area for 3 days using her amazing super woman powers to take us to local villagers homes and workshops where they welcomed us with open arms. She is incredibly knowledgable and passionate about her country and her job. But most importantly she is an absolute blast to have hanging out with you. We never had a dull moment and she is very funny, kind, and smart when dealing with her group. There is no one better. — Traveller: tmwilson94 from Tripadvisor
INFINITE STARS**Xuan Tu – I thought Vietnam was beautiful before, now I have tried the best all thanks to XUAN TU!!!!!!
What an amazing time! My group of 10 plus 2 professors just left Xuan Tu at her room 15 minutes ago and I already miss her! She took us around Danang/ Hoi An for the past four days, taking us to all her local friends and restuarants. I HAVE NEVER LEARNED MORE / ATE BETTER FOOD / GOT BETTER DEALS AT SHOPS !!!!!! Xuan Tu truly knows the area and more than our guide, became our friend for life. Please take a tour with her! You will not be disappointed! I am sad she will not be coming with us to Cambodia, but her spirit will travel with us and I will NEVER FORGET the great things Xuan Tu taught us / experienced with us about Vietnamese culture. — Traveller: combadas from Tripadvisor
Do what the locals do with Xuan Tu!
It’s 9am on a Thursday and my husband and I both find ourselves reminiscing on yesterday’s day trip with Xuan Tu. We were looking to have our day revolve around local eateries and experiencing local culture and Xuan Tu was able to accommodate our request. Xuan Tu has the ability to break the ice from the get-go. Neither awkward or silent moments ever came to play and if there was, it was her singing over the radio to her favorite song (or songs!). She regards clients as friends…not clients and THIS is what makes a great tour guide. From her sassy personality and her witty jokes, it was a pleasure to have spent a day with Xuan Tu. Our day kicked off with some Vietnamese coffee at Long Caphe then it was off to Cam Kim Island for a few hours of some local immersion. We visited a 10 generation old wood craftsman who kindly obliged to take some photos with us; continued on our bicycle tour to a dockyard with a crash course on the 3 different boat types and details surrounding the “eyes” on each boat; then it was off to rice noodle making; we continued on with a family who weaves sleeping mats where we were able to both observe and assist in the process; last but not least, a visit to the family temple of the village. The highlight of our visit to Cam Kim was a visit with the oldest female villager and an enlightening talk with Xuan Tu about the Vietnam War/American War. Time flew by and it was off to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Hoi An. This bustling town will fill your senses with it’s sights, sounds and smell. Street vendors lined the streets and our senses were sensitized of the amazing smell the town had to offer. We took a boat tour and had a chance encounter with the “lady with the most beautiful smile”. With our bodies exhausted and our bellies full, there is nothing more to say but reminisce on the amazing day spent with Xuan Tu. Here’s our 2 cents: if Xuan Tu is not able to accommodate you on the day you want, we would highly recommend (if possible) to see if she is available on another day…then book her! You will experience everything except disappointment. Should we find ourselves on this beautiful part of the world, you best bet we will reach out to Xuan Tu. — Traveller: GreenAnthroSlug from Tripadvisor
A kindred spirit…
My friend and I found a kindred spirit in Xuan Tu. She was as crazy and fun loving as we were. We didn’t have a dull moment at all during our visit to Hoi An. She picked us up from our hotel at Da Nang with a driver, Binh. Binh is an efficient driver and I so love the selection of English songs he has in his car. Xuan Tu, who also goes by the name of Passion Cookie is indeed very knowledgeable about the places we visited and I do highly recommended her to anyone who wishes for a tour guide at Da Nang/ Hoi An and its surrounding areas. I will definitely look her up on my next visit to Da Nang again! Thank you loads for making my visit to Hoi An such a memorable one, Xuan Tu! — Traveller: kimmiz78 from Tripadvisor
Best holiday experience!
Based on Tripadvisor reviews (thank you previous reviewers!) we asked Xuan Tu to organize a day tour for our family which included Lady Buddha+ Linh ung Pagoda, a bicycle tour around the Kim Bong village, lunch at a local eatery, a walking tour around Hoi An old town and seafood dinner at the beach. We had an amazing day and gained a real appreciation of Vietnamese culture and traditions. Our lunch at Mr Son was excellent as was our dinner at An Bang beach – beautiful outlook and set right on the beach. The real highlight was our guide Xuan Tu who was not only extremely knowledgeable but has an engaging personality and friendly manner. Her English is excellent and she quickly developed a rapport with all of our family. — Traveller: 13sheenae from Tripadvisor