Private & tailor-made China journeys
See the China most visitors never find.
We design private, slow-travel itineraries built on first-hand local knowledge — starting in Nanjing and the Jiangnan region, and expanding across China. No coach crowds, no checklist tourism.
Why travel with an insider
First-hand, not second-hand
Every route on this site comes from years of living and guiding here — the noodle shop, the wall section at sunset, the village most maps skip.
Built around you
Private car, private guide, your pace. History buff, foodie, or photographer — we shape the days around what you actually came for.
Honest local pricing
Clear quotes, no forced shopping stops, no hidden commissions. What you see in the itinerary is what you get.
Where we go deep
Start in Nanjing, the capital China forgot to advertise
Nanjing
Our home base and deepest expertise: the Ming city wall, Purple Mountain, Republican-era streets, and China's best duck.
Yangzhou & the Grand Canal
Morning tea culture, classical gardens, canal towns — one hour from Nanjing, decades behind in pace. Coming soon.
Jiangnan classics
Suzhou gardens, Hangzhou's West Lake, water towns — linked into slow multi-day routes by high-speed rail. Coming soon.
Common questions from first-time visitors
Do I need a visa to visit China?
Many nationalities can now enter China visa-free or use the 240-hour visa-free transit policy. Rules change often, so check our updated guide or message us on WhatsApp with your nationality and itinerary.
Is it easy to pay as a foreign tourist in China?
Yes — Alipay and WeChat Pay both accept international cards, and they cover almost everything from metro rides to street food. We send every client a step-by-step payment setup guide before arrival.
Why start with Nanjing instead of Beijing or Shanghai?
Nanjing is China at street level: a 600-year-old city wall you can walk, Republican-era avenues, the best salted duck in the country — and none of the tour-bus crowds. It sits on the Beijing–Shanghai high-speed rail line, 90 minutes from Shanghai.
Tell us when you're coming
Share your dates and interests — we'll reply within 24 hours with an honest take on what's worth your time.
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