Customize your trip to China
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Description
A crew of travel enthusiasts united by wanderlust. A rebooted team with deep know-how, specializing in tailored, immersive, culturally-rich trips for overseas independent travelers.
For the independent traveler
No rushed schedules, no crowds—explore like a local 🌍
That “free-spirited travel high” shouldn’t get ruined by this stuff
Ever stayed up till 3 AM stressing over 10 different guides, trying to figure out “which entrance to use at Chengdu Panda Base”?
Or planned to “take it slow,” only to get herded through attractions like a tourist sheep?
Found a local-recommended eatery, but couldn’t read the menu and ended up with a table of food you hate?
Had a sudden downpour and thought, “Is there a cool café nearby where I can wait this out… and actually enjoy it?”
The magic of independent travel? The surprises.
We won’t plan those for you. We’ll just clear the way—
so you can wander Chengdu’s lanes, linger at Xi’an’s walls, and get lost (happily) in Chongqing’s hills.
Because the best trips? They’re the ones where you call the shots.
We get it.
What We Offer ？
(One PDF you can save to your phone or print—4 key sections, all built around your freedom to roam)
1. A “go-with-the-flow” daily itinerary
No “6 AM wake-up, 10 PM collapse” nonsense. We leave room to wander:
✅ Core tips with flexibility: “Xi’an Terracotta Army is best before 9 AM (to beat tour groups), but if you sleep in, after 2 PM works too—here’s why both times work.”
✅ Built-in “wander time”: “Afternoon in Chengdu’s Chunxi Road? Leave 2 hours open—duck into ‘Shuwa Street’ for a vintage tailor shop, or ‘Liansheng Alley’ for a $1 old-school tea.”
✅ Backup plans: “From Chongqing’s Liberation Monument to Hongya Cave? 15-minute walk for the views, but if you’re tired, $2 taxi (here are 3 spots to hail one without getting ripped off).”
2. “Off-the-beaten-path” local gems
We skip the tourist traps—these are spots locals actually hit (because we know you hate crowds):
▫️ Chengdu: Skip the packed Jinli Street! “Yulin West Road” has “Lao Huang Ji Roast Rabbit” (locals line up for the legs), but across the street, “Wang Ji Guokui” serves crispy flatbread that pairs perfectly with an ice beer—pure Chengdu summer vibes.
▫️ Xi’an: After the Terracotta Army, don’t bolt! “Lishan Garden” (included in your ticket) is almost empty—you might even have a pomegranate grove to yourself. Take the free shuttle over, and watch sunset hit the mausoleum mound—way more impactful than the busy main site.
▫️ Chongqing: The Liziba Sky Train photo spot is chaos. Head to “Fotuguan Park’s Three-Layer Road Viewpoint”—you’ll get the train-through-building shot plus a river view. Grab a “Mountain City Americano” at “Lingshang No.1 Café” and wait for the golden hour.
3. Your “independent traveler survival kit”
No panic attacks when plans change—we’ve got your back:
✅ Must-have apps (tested by solo travelers)
– Gaode Maps (English): “Avoid backtracking” mode = lifesaver in Chongqing’s crazy terrain. Check the “crowd heat map” (lighter red = fewer people).
– Alipay “Foreigner Mode”: Link your foreign card, and you can even pay for street food (like “dan hong gao”/egg cakes). Pro tip: How to ask for a paper receipt (for tax refunds).
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4. A “no-surprises” budget breakdown
Travel freely, but know where your money goes:
✅ Day-by-day costs: “Xi’an subway from Bell Tower to Terra Cotta Army: $1.60 one-way” / “Chengdu taxi from Chunxi Road to Du Fu Thatched Cottage: ~$5.”
✅ Food prices: “Chongqing noodles: $2–3” / “Xi’an Muslim Quarter’s ‘la mian’ (hand-pulled noodles): $4–6.”
✅ Ticket info: “Forbidden City: $12 peak season, $8 off-season (closed Mondays)” / “Chengdu Panda Base: $8 (get there before 7:30 AM to see pandas eating—worth the early wake-up!).”
✅ Total estimates: “3 days in Xi’an—budget-friendly (~$120) vs. comfy (~$240).” We’ll note where to splurge (like a good audio guide: $6) and where to save (skip the “Big Wild Goose Pagoda climb—views from the park are better).
Want to book stuff? We’ll handle it—cheaper, with zero hassle
We get it: Sometimes booking hotels/tickets feels like solving a puzzle. Good news:
👉 Book through us, and we only charge 10% service fee—and our prices are lower than what you’ll find yourself.
How? We’ve got deals with 500+ hotels and attractions.
No pressure, though—book yourself if you prefer! We’re here to make life easier, not take over.
3 easy steps to your plan (no hoops to jump through)
1. After ordering, fill out a 5-minute quiz: “Early bird or night owl?” “Spicy food lover or ‘hold the chili’?” We actually read this stuff—no generic templates.
2. Get your plan in 48 hours. We’ll leave blank spots: “Swap this for XX Street if you want—there’s a rad old bookstore there.”
3. Not loving it? Free revisions (even if you say, “Scrap the morning plans—I just want to hang in a café”).
Real stories from travelers like you
“Anna (Germany): Xi’an’s plan mentioned ‘Sajin Bridge you cha ma hua’—I went at 6 AM, sat on a curb with a street cleaner, and he taught me to eat it with pickled garlic. Still my favorite memory.”
“Jake (USA): Chengdu’s plan had ‘free afternoon’—I wandered into People’s Park, got dragged into a mahjong game with grandmas, lost 3 cups of tea… and had the best day ever.”
Why independent travelers pick us
We’re fellow wanderlusters: One of our team hitchhiked China’s Duku Highway; another lived in a Yunnan village for a month. We get that urge to “follow that random street sign.”
No “helicopter planning”: We leave 30% of your schedule open—because some of the best moments happen when you stop to watch a local chess game for 2 hours.
We hate “tourist traps” as much as you do: Every spot we recommend? We’ve checked it out. No forced shopping, no “fake local” vibes.
👉 Order now → Your custom plan hits your inbox in 48 hours
(Pay with credit card/PayPal—refund anytime, no questions. We get it—plans change.)
FAQs (we know you’re wondering)
Q: Will the plan be too strict?
A: Nope! It’s more like a “suggestion list.” Example: “Morning options: A (photography spot) or B (coffee + people-watch). You choose.”
Q: What about tiny towns (like Yunnan’s Shaxi Ancient Town)?
A: We’ve been there! We’ll add tips like, “Ask at the town square for ‘Uncle Li’—he’ll take you fishing in the river for $5.”
Q: Can I add days/cities later?
A: Yep! $10 to add a city or 3 days—cheaper than reordering.
