PLANNING SERVICES
Planning A Trip to China Doesn’t Have to Be Overwhelming
Whether you love researching every detail yourself or would rather have someone take care of the logistics, there are now more ways I can help you plan your trip to China.
Choose the level of support that's right for you, from personalised 1:1 advice to a tailor-made trip organised with my trusted local partner in China.
Perfect if you want to organise and book your own trip but would like expert help along the way.
Book a 1:1 China Trip Planning Session, and we'll talk through your ideas, answer all your questions and help you create a clear plan for your trip.
I'll help you decide what to see and what to skip, but you'll still have full control over the booking process.
Perfect if you'd like a personalised China trip without spending hours researching and arranging every detail yourself.
Tell us where you'd like to go and what kind of trip you're looking for, and we'll work with you to create a tailor-made itinerary.
You get a personalised trip with local support, without having to do all the organising yourself.
Plan Your Own Adventure
Want Expert Help Without Giving Up Control of Your Trip?
Maybe you already have some ideas but aren't sure whether your itinerary makes sense.
Maybe you're overwhelmed by choosing between cities, working out train routes or deciding how long to spend in each place.
Or maybe you've done plenty of research and just want to speak to someone who knows China before you start booking.
A China Trip Planning Session could be right for you: a 1:1 planning call focused entirely on your trip.
The China Trip Planning Session
✔ 60-minute private video call
✔ Personalised route advice for your trip
✔ Itinerary review
✔ Route & timing recommendations
✔ Transport guidance (trains, flights, transfers)
✔ Travel app recommendations
✔ Honest feedback on your current plan
✔ Opportunity to ask anything about China travel
✔Follow-up notes
Price $99
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes, you can send your plans in advance so we can review them together. I will also send a questionnaire so I can understand your needs before the call, and we can make the most of the time.
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Absolutely - this is one of the most common things we discuss. I will also help you with logistics and figuring out if your route is realistic.
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Anything you like!
Some of the most common questions I get are:
What apps should I download?
How do I pay for things?
What’s the best way to get around?
Is my itinerary realistic?
Which cities should I travel to?
What activities should I do in this city?
What food should I try?
When is a good time to travel to China?
What should I pack?
How much should I budget?
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Common things we will cover:
Refining your route
Checking if your itinerary is realistic
Talking through trains, flights and logistics
Fixing common planning mistakes
Answering all your China travel questions
After this call, you’ll have:
A clearer travel route
Confidence in your itinerary
A better understanding of transport in China
Ideas for activities and experiences
Clear next steps for booking your trip
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As well as living in China for nearly 6 years, I’ve:
• Travelled extensively across China
• Created over 350 YouTube videos about travelling in China and written in-depth guides and itineraries
• Helped travellers plan routes all across the country
• Seen the most common planning mistakes first-time visitors make -
This is perfect for you if:
You're planning your first independent trip to China
You feel overwhelmed by routes, transport, or timing
You want to travel without joining a tour group
You want reassurance that your itinerary works
You’ve read blogs… but still feel unsure
You want advice from someone with real China travel experience
This is not for you if:
You want a fully guided tour
You feel confident in planning everything
You want someone to book everything for you
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I can send you information about my other services to see which will help you the most:
Done-For-You Itinerary
Organised for you
Ready made China tours
Organised For You
Your China Adventure, Without the Hours of Planning
Planning an independent trip to China can be exciting, but researching every hotel, train, guide and activity can take a huge amount of time.
If you'd like the freedom of a personalised trip but would rather not organise every detail yourself, I can now help you take the stress out of planning.
I'll work with you to understand the kind of trip you're looking for, and together with my trusted local partner in China, help create an itinerary tailored to you.
Tailor-Made China Trips
Depending on your trip, we can help with arranging:
A personalised China itinerary
Hotels
High-speed train tickets
Domestic transport
Private guides
Activities and experiences
Other trip arrangements you need help with
The exact level of support can depend on your trip, so you can start by telling me what you're looking for.
Your trip. Your choices. Less stress.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Because you get something in between a package holiday and spending weeks figuring everything out yourself.
You still get a trip designed around your interests, travel style and priorities, but with the benefit of local knowledge and help with the logistics.
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No. You can come with a detailed wish list or just a rough idea of the kind of China trip you'd like. We can help you explore the options.
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Yes, the purpose of this service is to create a trip based around what you want to see and experience.
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Depending on your trip, support may include hotels, transport, guides, activities and other travel arrangements - whatever you need!
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No. This service is for travellers looking for a personalised trip. If you'd prefer to travel with a group, you can explore my hosted tours here.
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The 1:1 session is for travellers who want expert advice and will organise their own trip. Organised For You offers a higher level of support, with a tailor-made itinerary and help arranging elements of your trip through my trusted local partner.
Join a China Tour
Don't want to plan your own trip or organise a tailor-made adventure? Why not join me on one of my hosted China tours instead?
I've created carefully designed tours that take the stress out of planning while giving you the chance to experience some of the very best of China alongside a small group of like-minded travellers.
From iconic sights and incredible food to experiences that show you a different side of modern China, everything is planned for you — so all you need to do is enjoy the adventure.