How it works

A clear process, from first call to touchdown.

No call centres, no cookie-cutter tours — a straightforward six-step process with a real person behind it at every stage.

1

Free Discovery Call

We learn about your dates, group size, travel style, budget, must-see places and concerns. Free, 15–20 minutes, no obligation.

2

Tailored Proposal

We recommend the most suitable route, package and support level — matched to how you actually like to travel.

3

Custom Itinerary Design

We build a practical day-by-day plan with transport, hotel areas, experiences, food and preparation notes.

4

Pre-Trip Briefing

Before departure, we run a 30–60 minute online face-to-face briefing to walk you through apps, payments, transport, bookings, local etiquette and key reminders.

5

Travel With Support

If you choose remote concierge support, we help with day-to-day questions, adjustments and basic Chinese communication while you are in China.

6

Enjoy China Your Way

No rushed checklist. No one-size-fits-all tour. Your trip stays flexible, personal and manageable.

A Clear, Three-Stage Planning Process

You do not need to pay the full service fee upfront. Our fees are divided into three stages, with each payment linked to a clear stage of planning and support. The formal planning process begins once the service agreement has been signed and the Stage 1 payment has been received.

  1. 20%Trip StrategyPaid after the service agreement is signed and before planning begins.
  2. 50%Detailed Planning & Booking CoordinationPaid once you approve the initial itinerary direction.
  3. 30%Remote Travel SupportPaid one day before your trip begins, which activates remote support.

Before planning begins, you will receive a service agreement outlining the scope of work, payment stages, revision process, booking conditions and cancellation terms. Third-party travel costs are separate from the service fee.

See the full three-stage process

Transparency first

What's included — and what isn't.

We'd rather be crystal-clear up front than surprise you later. Here's exactly where our service starts and ends.

Included

  • Travel planning and itinerary design
  • Route suggestions and daily structure
  • Hotel area recommendations
  • Transport guidance
  • Food, cafe and experience suggestions
  • Attraction booking reminders
  • China travel preparation checklist
  • One revision for Essential Plan
  • Remote support — only if included in your package
  • Pre-trip online briefing for selected packages

Not included

  • Flights
  • Hotels
  • Meals
  • Attraction tickets
  • Visa applications or immigration advice
  • Travel insurance
  • Local guide fees
  • Vehicle and driver fees
  • Personal expenses
  • Third-party supplier costs
  • Emergency medical, legal or consular services
Where add-ons like guides, drivers or transfers are arranged, our service fee covers coordination — the third-party cost itself is always quoted separately and agreed before anything is booked.

Sound like the right fit?

Start with a free 15–20 minute discovery call. If we're not right for your trip, we'll say so.

Plan My China Trip