Custom itinerary planning
A day-by-day China plan built around your pace, budget, interests, and travel style.
Private China itinerary planning
Your China trip, planned with Simon.
Day-by-day itineraries, local booking coordination and on-trip text support for first-time visitors, families and business travelers.
Planning from USD 150
Travel costs and international flights are separate.
09:00-23:00 China-time text support
Website in EN / ES / FR; service mainly in English
20 years
living in China
5+ cities
Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Zhuhai
Global perspective
US, UK, Europe, Japan, Morocco, Southeast Asia
20% to start
Remaining 80% after final itinerary delivery
Meet Simon Bai
Based in Zhuhai. Your point of contact in China.
I am Simon Bai, based in Zhuhai. I have lived in China for 20 years and know Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Zhuhai and Macau.
I studied in the UK for one year and have traveled in Europe, North America and Asia. My own travel experience informs the practical preparation I include in a China itinerary.
I help with routes, local providers, dietary requirements, transport and everyday communication. Service conversations are mainly in English; this website is also available in Spanish and French.
20 years of China living experience
UK study and overseas travel
First-time visitors, families and business travelers
Local booking, translation, and on-trip support
Personal travel photos from the UK and a snowy landscape; these are not China route photographs.
Your planning service
What your planning fee covers.
A day-by-day plan, practical preparation and help coordinating local providers. The scope is agreed around your trip before you pay.
Local restaurant and experience picks
Restaurant and experience suggestions, dietary checks, tea, wellness and local activities.
Transport, payment, and app setup
Arrival preparation for taxis, navigation, China apps, payments, tickets, and common travel issues.
Booking assistance
Help coordinating hotels, cars, drivers, tickets, restaurants, SPA, and selected local services.
Business and tech exploration
Routes for China tech, EVs, drones, smart delivery, manufacturing, innovation zones, and market visits.
Daily text support
WeChat or WhatsApp support during your trip, 09:00–23:00 China time, with an average response target of about 30 minutes. Urgent travel issues can be discussed by phone.
Pricing
Pay for the planning. Pay providers directly for the trip.
One planning fee per itinerary, not per person. The trip itself is arranged around your budget.
1-7 days
USD 150
Advance USD 30 · Balance USD 120
8-15 days
USD 250
Advance USD 50 · Balance USD 200
16+ days
USD 300
Advance USD 60 · Balance USD 240
Included in the planning fee
A day-by-day plan for up to 2 travelers and 4 cities, up to 3 major revision rounds, local provider coordination and on-trip WeChat or WhatsApp support, 09:00–23:00 China time (UTC+8). City additions and date changes within this scope do not incur an extra planning fee.
Travel costs are not part of the planning fee
After I connect you with a provider, you pay that provider directly for hotels, transport, meals, tickets, SPA, drivers, and other third-party services. International flights are also separate. No travel package price is implied.
20% advance · 80% after final delivery
First draft within 3 calendar days of receiving the advance payment. Final itinerary targeted within 10 calendar days of the same payment; major changes and communication delays may require a revised delivery date agreed in writing.
Read payment, revision and cancellation terms
Invoices
A Chinese VAT ordinary invoice in Simon Bai’s personal name can be arranged through the applicable tax-authority procedure. Please provide your buyer and billing details before payment.
See invoice details in FAQSee the deliverable
What a planning page can look like.
An illustrative Shanghai arrival-day plan for two travelers. This is not a client document or a confirmed booking.
| Part of the day | Plan | Practical notes and booking status |
|---|---|---|
| Arrival | Airport or railway station to hotel | Check arrival time and hotel address. Compare rail, taxi or a private transfer. A transfer is booked only after the traveler chooses and pays a provider. |
| Afternoon | Neighborhood walk and app preparation | Check payment, map and translation apps. Adjust the walk after the journey. No venue reservation is implied. |
| Evening | Local dinner | Check dietary needs, menu and budget. Restaurant suggestions and any reservation remain subject to confirmation. |
Your plan includes daily structure, transport options, local suggestions and booking notes. Third-party availability is checked separately.
View the one-page exampleSample itineraries
Two example itineraries.
These are examples of the planning approach, not fixed tours or confirmed bookings. We adapt the pace, stops, and provider options after a needs conversation.
7 days | Shanghai, Shenzhen, Guangzhou
A first visit to China
A balanced introduction to iconic city scenes, everyday local life, food, and easy intercity travel.
- Day 1: Arrive in Shanghai; payment and map-app setup, neighborhood walk, local dinner.
- Day 2: The Bund and Old City; Shanghai cuisine with dietary checks and reservation help.
- Day 3: Shanghai neighborhood market and tea stop; evening flight or train to Shenzhen.
- Day 4: Shenzhen design and technology districts; public-facing drone and EV experiences.
- Day 5: Local Shenzhen food and coastal time; high-speed rail to Guangzhou.
- Day 6: Guangzhou dim sum, historic streets, tea, and optional wellness experience.
- Day 7: Flexible morning and departure support.
5 days | Shanghai, Shenzhen, Guangzhou
A business and technology itinerary
An example for a business traveler combining market context, public technology experiences and local logistics.
- Day 1: Shanghai arrival, briefing on priorities, transfer and restaurant coordination.
- Day 2: Shanghai market meetings or supplier outreach slots, followed by a local business dinner.
- Day 3: Travel to Shenzhen; innovation-district walk and public tech showrooms.
- Day 4: Shenzhen EV, drone, and smart-retail experiences; optional partner meeting if confirmed.
- Day 5: Guangzhou industry or Cantonese culture stop, then onward departure.
Company access and meetings depend on provider confirmation; they are never guaranteed by the planning fee.
Plan a business tripSignature routes
Route ideas for your China trip.
Each route can be adjusted for business meetings, family pace, wellness priorities, dietary needs, and first-time visitor comfort.
Local Lifestyle Route
Local markets, teahouses, massage, night food, simple city logistics, and restaurants that overseas platforms often miss.
Wellness China Route
SPA, TCM-inspired massage, tea, hot springs, healthy dining, and calm city pacing without medical claims or overpacked days.
Tech China Route
DJI product experiences, drones, EVs, smart delivery, innovation districts and market visits. Company access requires confirmation.
Greater Bay Area Route
A cross-border route for travelers who want one compact view of finance, tech, Cantonese culture, food, coast, and casino-era Macau.
Modern China First-Time Route
A first China trip that combines iconic city scenes, high-speed rail, local food, modern retail, Cantonese culture, tech districts, and practical travel confidence.
These routes are ideas, not priced packages. Your planning fee is based on trip length; all travel and experience costs are paid by you directly to providers.
Illustrative Shenzhen destination photo, not a photograph of the client’s trip.
Case study
A business and tech trip for a Turkish client.
A Turkish client wanted to explore China’s steel market alongside its technology scene. I clarified the business priorities, travel constraints, dietary requirements and meeting preferences before planning the route.
The route combined Shanghai business activities with Shenzhen technology experiences. My role covered itinerary planning, restaurant and transfer coordination, dietary checks and day-to-day communication support.
- The brief
- Steel-market research, technology experiences and practical travel arrangements.
- My role
- Route design, provider coordination, restaurant suitability checks and communication support.
- What needs confirmation
- Company access, meetings, vehicles and reservations depend on the relevant provider. They are not guaranteed by the planning fee.
How it works
A practical planning process before and during the trip.
1
Free intro call
We discuss your trip and agree the scope, fee, payment method and service terms in writing before the 20% advance payment.
2
Draft and final itinerary
Receive a first draft within 3 calendar days of the advance payment. We work through up to 3 major revision rounds and target final delivery within 10 days, subject to changes and communication. Pay the remaining 80% after final delivery.
3
Booking assistance
I connect you with relevant providers and help coordinate options; you pay providers directly once you choose.
4
On-trip support
WeChat or WhatsApp support from 09:00 to 23:00 China time (UTC+8), with an average response target of about 30 minutes. For urgent travel coordination, call Simon during this window.
Before you book
FAQ: planning, payments and invoices.
What is included in the planning fee?
One itinerary for up to 2 travelers and 4 cities, up to 3 major revision rounds, provider coordination and on-trip text support. Hotels, transport, meals, tickets, other provider services and international flights are paid separately.
When and how do I pay?
Pay 20% of the agreed planning fee before work starts. The remaining 80% is due after the final itinerary is delivered; the total paid is 100%, not an additional full fee. I use PayPal and an HSBC account in mainland China for payments. The written quote confirms the method, currency and any charges before you pay.
When will I receive my itinerary?
The first draft is delivered within 3 calendar days of receiving your advance payment. The final itinerary is targeted within 10 calendar days of the same payment. The timing depends on the requested revisions and communication. If changes or delayed feedback affect the schedule, we agree an updated delivery date in writing.
What do the 3 revision rounds cover?
Up to 3 major revision rounds are included. One round means one consolidated set of feedback leading to a revised plan. Adding cities and changing travel dates do not incur an extra planning fee within these rounds and the agreed limit of 2 travelers and 4 cities. Clarifications and corrections of my own errors do not use a major revision round. Any work beyond the agreed scope is discussed before it starts.
What if I cancel or change my trip?
Before planning starts, all planning fees paid are refunded. After work starts but before the first draft is delivered, half of the 20% advance is refunded and half retained. Once the first draft is delivered, the advance is retained; canceling before final delivery does not trigger the remaining 80%. After final delivery, the full fee is due and completed planning is not refunded for a voluntary trip cancellation. Exceptions for unfulfilled services and the refund process are explained in the full terms.
How does on-trip support work?
During the planned trip, WeChat or WhatsApp support is available from 09:00 to 23:00 China time (UTC+8). I aim for an average response time of about 30 minutes during this window; individual replies may take longer. For urgent travel coordination, call me via WhatsApp or the phone number agreed for your trip. For immediate safety or medical emergencies, contact local emergency services directly.
Can I receive an invoice?
Services are provided by Simon Bai in a personal capacity. A Chinese VAT ordinary invoice in my personal name can be arranged through the applicable tax-authority procedure. Tell me your required buyer and billing details before payment.
Are company visits or reservations guaranteed?
No. Company access, meetings, drivers and reservations require provider confirmation. Planning examples and route photos do not establish availability.
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