Curated Recs | CHINA

China is an amazing place to be. With an incredibly rich culture, complex history and unique traditions, there's room for infinite discoveries and several weeks (if not months) of traveling before one can see it all.

However, as much as we wish our traveling days could be infinite, they really aren't, and we must always be sure to make the most of our precious time. Especially if you don't live in Asia, traveling to China may be a very special and not easily repeatable occasion, so you really want your trip to be the perfect one.

May I help you? Let's find out:

Curated recommendations - What is this?

A set of curated recommendation is a list of curated travel suggestions that are thought to make your trip personalized and unique.

It can be that you can't decide what to prioritize, how to choose the best attractions in one of the huge Chinese cities, or just don't have enough time to do so.

Examples of curated recommendations you can request

• Best historical and cultural attractions in Beijing for a first-timer (for a 5-day visit)

• Which cities to prioritize in a 2-week cultural trip

• Most historically-significant attractions in West and North China

• Best tours and activities for first-timers in Chengdu

• Selection of cafès and coffee shops in Beijing

➜ Please get creative! - request recommendations that are specific for your needs, tastes, and travel plans! I'll review every request and let you know if we can proceed.

Is this service the right choice for you?

YES

• If your trips normally include lots of landmarks, museums, cultural activities and tours

• If you are a fan of history, art history, architecture, and craftsmanship

• If you are forever interested in delving deep into a new culture

• If you look for the local perspective even when you choose where to eat and stay

NO 

• If you are looking for luxury activities and shopping recommendations

• If you are looking for hotel and tickets booking services

• If you are looking for any kind of reservation service

• If you are looking for a cultural mediation / translation service

  
  

➜ Why not? Because I don't have the necessary expertise and/or I am not authorized to provide these kinds of services!

What will you get?

You'll receive your curated recommendations in PDF form.

The PDF you'll receive will include:

• Introduction, how to use and overview of your request

• A full list of all recommendations

• One page for each recommendation with more details, reasons why it has been included, historical and artistical context, practical information, costs, opening hours, tips, etc (depending on what is applicable).

• Any other specific request you asked for

How does it work?

1. If you believe this can be what you are looking for to make your trip perfect, you can fill out this form. I will review it and get back to you as soon as possible.

2. If I believe I have everything I need to proceed, I will send you a confirmation email with a link to to book your service. Otherwise, I'll ask you a few more questions or, if I cannot help you, I will let you know. Payments are processed via PayPal.

3. Once you confirm the order, I'll begin working on your requested set of curated recommendations. I'll let you know as soon as they are ready - the current delivery time is 48 hours. You'll receive them by email.

How much does this service cost?

Regular curated lists of recommendations for China cost €40.

Complex requests or requests that involve a long research cost €60.

I will confirm the price in the confirmation email. 

What happens next?

If you are happy with the result (hopefully!), then you can let me know or you can just head straight back to your travel plans!

If you have some problems with the recommendations, or questions, you can write me an email and I'll help you. If necessary, I can modify the list once.

Check the Terms & Conditions page for more information.

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