Helen was amazing. Great service and super efficient. A+ and the best. Helped me get my visa for…read moretravels in no time.

Let me start from the very beginning…read more I needed to get my Chinese Visa done for travel in February 2020. I thought the only place I could get it done was at the Chinese Passport & Visa Office, Chinese Consulate General in LA. I prepared all my documents (or lack thereof) and went to the LA office. It didn't turn out so well for me at the LA office because I didn't have cash ($2) to get my hotel itinerary printed out. I was frustrated because I waited 2 hours just to be told I was missing my hotel itinerary and that they needed it to process the Visa (-_-) and I wasted my gas by driving all the way to LA even though I'm from the 626 area. I texted my friend about my frustrations and she suggested I go here since I am a U.S. Citizen. And because she's gotten her Visa done here too. Apparently if you're not a U.S. citizen you HAVE to go to the LA Chinese consulate passport office. She told me it would cost $180 to get my Visa done here. I decided to try my luck so I came here Christmas Eve. First impressions, Helen was a very sweet and helpful lady. Helen was very nice and said I made her job easy since I had all the documents prepared (Typed Visa application, copy of drivers license to prove residency, copy of passport page with the identification, passport photo for application, flight itinerary there, and hotel itinerary confirmation). Helen told me it would be available for pick up on Tuesday, Dec. 31. She called me to tell me it was available. I didn't actually pick it up until Sat. Jan. 4. I wish I knew about this place before wasting my time going to LA. For $40 extra (Visa costs $140) I didn't mind getting it done here because of the proximity of the location to where I lived and how easy it was to get it done. I will recommend this place to anyone who is a U.S. citizen looking to get their Visa done if they do not want to wait in the long lines at the LA Chinese passport office.

I've used their service about 3-4 times now to get the JR pass for my Japan trips. You walk in and…read morethey will have you fill out a form to input your trip details and which JR pass you want to buy. I've researched online for prices and their JR pass price is competitive, so they usually win my business. Plus, with their service, you get the voucher on the spot, so it's super convenient. The whole process takes less than 30 min, depending on how busy they are. They'll explain to you how you use it too and they can hook you up with pocket wifi as well, if you want. FYI, This is in the second floor of the plaza, above Beard Papa's. If there's no parking on the surface lot, you can go down to the parking garage but may have to pay, so I usually just street park, but make sure to check out the signs or else you might get a ticket because parking patrol is notorious around the Sawtelle area. One hour parking should be fine.

GREAT Travel Agency for those of you who need some assistance in planning your travels...especially…read moreto Japan. Though there is a lot we can plan ourselves via the internet, I appreciate the fact that the HIS staff are originally from Japan and really seem to know the ins and outs of the different areas. After comparing prices between expedia and other online sites I realized that it was about the same to book through HIS. Some things were even a few dollars cheaper...such as the Japan Rail Pass. My contact was Saki, she was awesome! She printed everything out for me and included maps on how to get places. She wrote notes so I can figure out how to maneuver from the train station to the hotel. She gave me nice colored maps and advised me on areas to visit. This isn't my first trip to Japan but it's still nice to get different ideas. They are located off Sawtelle/Olympic in a small 3 story plaza with Nijiya Market. Parking isn't an issue...it's FREE!

Called the office and spoke with David regarding applying for a VISA to China; David was…read moreknowledgeable and very helpful over the phone and will definitely visit the office next week and have David handled it. Thank you, David.

We did a presentation and told we would get a free cruise and two night hotel stay.. Well vouchers…read morerequired you to enter your bank account info in to activate vouchers and of course there were fees to activate... No thank you

Tried calling the phone # on this yelp business. It has call restrictions. How do we get…read moreinformation?

Great place if you want to avoid waiting in line at the consulate for a Chinese visa. Fee was…read morereasonable for them to do almost everything for you. All you need to do is drop off your passport and when your visa is ready, they'll call you to pick up your passport!

I cannot thank EC3Travel enough for the incredible job she did planning my birthday trip to Japan…read more From the very beginning, she took the time to ask thoughtful questions during her intake process to understand my travel style, interest, and what kind of experience I was hoping to have. It made all the difference. She helped me build an itinerary that was not only beautifully organized and easy to follow, but also filled with experiences that felt personal and exciting. Thanks to her, I was on a smart timeline to book tickets for popular events before they sold out, and she even monitored airline prices to login an amazing fair for me and my husband. But what really stood out where the cultural tips, she shared to help me feel confident and prepared before I arrived, And the special touches she arranged with the hotel - Including birthday notes and extra perks that made the whole trip feel even more memorable. Every step of the way, I felt taken care of and genuinely excited. I couldn't recommend her more highly - her attention to detail, insight, and thoughtfulness made this one of the best trips I've ever taken. Thank you again!

Erica curated a group trip that perfectly balanced relaxation with adventure in Montana. Growing up…read morein Washington, I've always wanted to visit Montana with it being so close but didn't know where to start with planning. Transportation, food, lodging, and activities were all included and everything exceeded expectations. Thanks again to Erica!

This is one of several companies based in Rosemead operating bus tours to major tourist…read moreattractions. They cater mostly to Mandarin speakers, minimal English. My dad has taken the tour to San Francisco-Yosemite-Berkeley twice, several years apart, and really enjoyed it. It's a 3 day 2 night trip with comfortable accommodations, and lots of places of interest. He also tried the 3 day 2 night trip to Las Vegas-Grand Canyon which was not as good. They spent most of their time at Vegas as the government shutdown and weather resulted in some road closures. The worst part was the 2 nights at Circus Circus hotel. Very old carpets. They could not find any customer service to complain about this. All ground level hotel food and drinks were somehow not open.

The Hoang bus, also known as the Banh Mi bus, no longer includes a free sandwich, but you can still…read moreget one at the stores in the strip mall. The gas station next to where the buses load are kind enough to let folks use the bathroom which is nicer than the one onboard. For the Westminster (Orange County) to San Jose route you load in the big white bus 45 minutes before departure. When you book online you'll get a text that says: Hoang Bus - Ticket booking confirmation: Departure date: 04/06/2026 - at: 09:15 AM (45' mins in advance) ABC Supermarket 8970 Bolsa Ave, Westminster, CA 92683 Route: Westminster - San Jose 01 luggage maximum 50lbs + 01 handbag - 1 free bottled water/ 1 pax Xin vui lòng thông báo nếu quý khách muốn nhận tin nhắn này bằng tiếng Việt/ Hoa. The bus takes the 405 to 5 freeway and takes about 6 hours +/- on traffic. You get dropped off at a Bahn Mi shop in South San Jose. My text said: To: San Jose, CA Time: 16:00 Address: Huong Lan Sandwiches, 1655 Tully Rd, San Jose, CA 95122 Ticket was $60 (Iran War gas prices) as of April 2026 which was 1/2 of what Flix/Greyhound was charging and a fraction of the $400 SWA wanted for last minute John Wayne to SJC flight. Great for college kids at nearby UCI or Chapman. Crowd is mostly older Vietnamese Americans. Bus was clean. Driver professional. Bus was packed so the service is popular.

Hôm nay tôi đưa chị tôi hơn 60 tuổi ra trạm xe đò Hoàng ở Chinatown, Los Angeles để đi San Jose…read morechuyến 10:20. Nhân viên soát vé có thái độ rất thiếu kiên nhẫn và khó chịu khi chị tôi không biết mở mã QR code trong tin nhắn xác nhận. Thay vì nhẹ nhàng hướng dẫn, anh ấy gạt chị tôi qua một bên và nói không có vé, trong khi vé đã được xác nhận. Vé $70 không phải là rẻ cho tuyến LA-San Jose. Nhiều người Việt lớn tuổi chọn hãng vì có thể giao tiếp bằng tiếng Việt, nhưng cách phục vụ như vậy rất cần xem lại. Đây là lần thứ hai tôi gặp thái độ thiếu lịch sự tại xe đò Hoàng, nên tôi thật sự thất vọng. Hôm nay tôi đưa chị tôi hơn 60 tuổi ra trạm xe đò Hoàng ở Chinatown, Los Angeles để đi San Jose chuyến 10:20. Nhân viên soát vé có thái độ rất thiếu kiên nhẫn và khó chịu khi chị tôi không biết mở mã QR code trong tin nhắn xác nhận. Thay vì nhẹ nhàng hướng dẫn, anh ấy gạt chị tôi qua một bên và nói không có vé, trong khi vé đã được xác nhận. Vé $70 không phải là rẻ cho tuyến LA-San Jose. Nhiều người Việt lớn tuổi chọn hãng vì có thể giao tiếp bằng tiếng Việt, nhưng cách phục vụ như vậy rất cần xem lại. Đây là lần thứ hai tôi gặp thái độ thiếu lịch sự tại xe đò Hoàng, nên tôi thật sự thất vọng.

Paris is honestly one of the most professional, outstanding and accommodating tour guide . This is…read moremy second time using his services and he always genuinely goes out his way to treat me special. Unfortunately, my partner could not make the trip so I had to go back and forth with Paris several times and surprisingly he was extremely patient, explained to me the variety of excursions and included notable suggestions knowing my personality and taste . He answered promptly whenever I messaged him ans made it a smooth process even though I was very stressed out the major changes to my vacation planning . He confirmed in timely fashion which was very professional as you feel a one on one basis and importance to him as a client. While enjoying the excursions and I was alone , he made it hus business to join me, bought me snacks, had an igloo with champagne , rum punch and more which made my day and made very happy throughout my trip . He showed me the difference areas and history along with the areas and yes he has a great music selection to keep you jamming and in a good mood. When an excursion situation didn't work out --- like under renovation without notice--- he was a quick thinker to make alternative plans to continue your special day and guess what the backup excursion was even more entertaining and fun ...was supposed to go to Appleton guide but eventually went to a Crocodile farm ... rode through Everglades and saw in person different crocodiles and endangered animals. Lawd it was wonderful while snacking on my St Mary's banana chips courtesy of Paris. He rode with me ...took pictures for me and yes he is a great photographer. Carried me to all my local spots I like KFC, jerk huts, Pelican bar in the middle of the sea and rode the boat with me even though he had his new Clark's on with sand and all. That's how far Paris will go. He made sure to see how you felt of the event and did regular checks to see if youre alright. We drove for hours and he never seems to get tired or frustrated --everytime having a warm smile and engaging making sure you have a great time which you normally don't see nowadays. Another major plus, his vehicle (which i assume everytime is a new vehicle) is spotless clean....seats are extremely comfortable and well padded. Everytime I see the vehicle it looks new so overall im impressed with the cleanliness, professionalism and one to one engaging experience. February is when I met Paris during my birthday for Valentines Day and he made me felt like royalty and was well taken cared of . I was so impressed by his professionalism I made him my personal your guide anytime going to Jamaica. I've already told him May 2026 im coming and February 2027. So he is booked and busy with me per se . I am honestly thankful and glad I met Paris because nowadays a lot of these tour guides are not professional and crooks and don't care putting you at some priority and have to common sense to make a plan A and b in the event something happens but guess what you get all of that and more with Paris-- you know why because he genuinely loves his job and takes pride in what he does. Thank you again Paris for making me have great memories and a fantastic time in Jamaica and can't wait for May 2026. Oh yes , last but not least , Paris knew I was traveling solo , he took the time both yesterday and today to message me to see if I reach home safely-- if it was anyone else they wouldn't care ans be onto the next one . If youre reading this , I highly suggest if you want a good time, treated like priority, taken cared of in a pampering style, reasonable rates, time efficient, professionalism and want to have a blast while touring Jamaica to chose Paris. You will reply to this posting and thank me later.

So Far, So Good! We…read morejust met with Negin again to hammer out our September trip to Iran! So looking forward to it!! Negin was very helpful every steps of the way and gave us very good hour to hour agenda for our two weeks stay in Iran, What I love the most about their tour is mostly cultural than just visiting the tourist attractions. Negin was one step ahead of us and answered all our questions!! Stay tuned for some beautiful pictures from our once in a life time trip to iran!!! Yapppy ;)