Frequently asked questions

We specialise in ultra-personalised, high-end journeys that deliberately bypass mass tourism. Our itineraries provide privileged access to lesser-known destinations and private stays in independent luxury houses and design-led retreats — Hylla, VipaXana, Songtsam and their peers — selected for their architectural integrity, intimacy, and sense of place.

We operate as a Mobile Luxury Consultancy to serve clients Australia-wide. We bring our expertise to you—whether via a private video conference or meeting for a coffee at a local cafe to suit your schedule.

No. Australian passport holders currently enjoy visa-free entry for up to 30 days. For longer stays, our team provides full concierge support for your application.

Our default is independent, owner-operated houses — living museums with a real sense of place, chosen for architecture, intimacy and character over generic chains. In the big cities, where no boutique equal exists, we place you in the best house available — a Waldorf Astoria on the Bund, a Mandarin Oriental by the Forbidden City — and tell you exactly why.

Always. Every journey on our site is a "canvas." Because we work directly with local partners, we can adjust every detail—from the pace of travel to private architecture or tea-master sessions.

Yes. While based in Melbourne, we serve a global clientele. To ensure a seamless experience, we provide professional guides fluent in French, Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian. Furthermore, citizens of France, Spain, Italy, and Portugal currently enjoy 30-day visa-free entry to China until 31 December 2026.

You will be accompanied by professional, fluent English-speaking local guides. They act as "cultural bridges," granting you access to people and places hidden from the average traveller.

Our private journeys are designed for parties of 2 to 8 travelling together — couples (including honeymoons and milestone trips), families and multi-generational groups, friends, and retirees who want an unhurried pace. The guide, driver and vehicle are private to your party, so their cost is shared — which is why private travel is best value from two travellers up. For families we also design "soft-adventure" itineraries — see Family Holidays.

Yes — but on a fully private trip one traveller carries the whole cost of the guide, driver and vehicle. Most solo travellers are better suited to our small-group departures with Little Chinese Everywhere: fixed dates, groups of up to 8, boutique stays and an English-speaking guide, from US$2,390. If you'd still prefer a private trip on your own dates, tell us and we'll quote it.

Our private journeys run 7 to 25 days. About 7 to 12 days covers one region at an unhurried pace; ten to fourteen allows a longer arc through northern Yunnan, the Sichuan plateau or the Classic China circuit; and with three weeks or more we join two routes into one journey — northern Yunnan with the Jingmai tea mountains, say, or Classic China followed by Yunnan. See our itineraries by trip length.

Discretion is a hallmark of our service. We use vetted private transfers and provide 24/7 support throughout your entire journey.

You are never alone. For minor concerns, your private guide will immediately coordinate with reputable local pharmacies or premium hotel-level medical support. In the event of something more serious, our team provides 24/7 assistance to secure priority access to international-standard hospitals or private VIP wards.

It begins with a conversation. We take the time to uncover not just where you want to go, but how you want to feel when you arrive. Contact us to schedule your discovery call.