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Plan China independently, with local insight.

Choose a 30-minute online consultation, a fully custom 7-day itinerary, or a premium plan with in-trip support — whichever level of help fits your trip.

Services

Choose your level of help.

Quick Help

Online Consultation

$29

30-minute video call · Written summary included

A focused pre-trip review of your plan, setup and specific questions before you travel.

  • 30-minute 1-on-1 video call
  • Pre-trip plan review and targeted advice
  • Written summary after the call
  • Need more help? +$29 per additional 30 minutes
Book a Consultation

Full Support

Premium Custom China Plan

$159

Trips up to 7 days · Everything in Custom Plan plus practical support

The Custom Plan plus deeper local recommendations and practical text support throughout your trip.

  • Everything in the Custom China Plan
  • Curated local experiences and dining
  • Practical text support throughout the trip
  • Unlimited messages during support hours
Get Premium Help

All prices are in USD and shown before applicable taxes. Beyond China Guide does not charge additional service or payment-processing fees.

Service Details

What each service includes.

01 Consultation — $29

Solve key pre-trip questions in 30 minutes.

Ideal for travelers who want a focused pre-trip check of their itinerary, bookings, digital setup or other practical concerns. We can review what you have already planned, identify gaps and answer specific questions before departure.

  • Before the call: share your travel dates, destinations, and the questions you need answered.
  • During the call: 30-minute 1-on-1 video session focused entirely on your concerns — we walk through setup steps, troubleshoot issues, and give you actionable solutions.
  • After the call: you receive a written summary covering key takeaways, action items, and links or steps discussed — so you don't have to take notes during the call.
  • Need more time? If you have additional questions beyond the initial 30 minutes, each extra 30-minute session is +$29. No pressure to extend — only if you need it.

02 Custom Plan — $99

A personalized itinerary tailored to your travel purpose.

The core planning service for trips up to 7 days. Whether you're after a culture and history deep dive in Beijing, a food-focused Chengdu weekend, or a multi-city loop, your itinerary is built around your specific interests — not a generic template.

  • Step 1 — Preference questionnaire: after booking, you'll receive an online questionnaire covering your travel dates, cities of interest, pace preference, food preferences, budget range, and travel style (independent, semi-guided, etc.).
  • Step 2 — Personalized itinerary: based on your answers, you receive a day-by-day plan including morning, afternoon, and evening activities with realistic timing and route logic.
  • Step 3 — Transportation plans: clear guidance on how to get between cities (train, flight, car) and within each day (subway, DiDi, walking, bike).
  • Step 4 — Food & leisure: local restaurant recommendations near your daily route, plus nearby leisure and entertainment options (parks, markets, evening activities).
  • Longer trips: each additional block of up to 3 days is +$39. For example, an 8–10 day trip adds one block.
  • Delivery: 3–5 business days after your questionnaire is submitted.
  • Revision: one major revision is included after the first draft.
  • Booking guidance: we can research options, explain booking channels and help troubleshoot problems; you submit personal details and complete payment yourself.

03 Premium Plan — $159

Custom plan plus deeper personalization and in-trip support.

Everything in the Custom China Plan, plus curated local experiences, daily cuisine variety, and practical text support from the planning stage through the end of your trip in China.

  • Everything in the Custom China Plan — questionnaire, day-by-day itinerary, transportation, food, and leisure recommendations.
  • Curated local experiences: hand-picked activities that go beyond standard sightseeing — hutong Citywalk routes, pottery workshops, tea ceremony sessions, calligraphy classes, and more, tailored to your interests.
  • Daily special meal recommendations: a different cuisine style or dining experience for each day — from street food and home-style cooking to regional specialties and modern Chinese fine dining — so every meal becomes part of the adventure.
  • Practical text support: unlimited messages for navigation, payments, apps, booking questions, plan changes and other travel issues.
  • Support hours: 10:00–20:00 Beijing Time. Messages received outside these hours will be answered during the next service window; earlier replies may be possible but are not guaranteed.
  • Safety boundary: this is not an emergency service. For medical or safety emergencies, contact local emergency services and your embassy or consulate.
  • Best for: first-time visitors, multi-city travelers, or anyone who wants extra confidence while navigating China independently.

Boundaries

Clear expectations before you start.

Consultation add-on pricing

The $29 Online Consultation includes one 30-minute video call and a written summary. If you need further help after the initial session — additional questions, app setup walkthroughs, or route adjustments — each extra 30-minute session is +$29. You only pay for the time you need; there is no obligation to extend.

Custom and Premium Plan trip length and pricing

The Custom and Premium Plans cover trips up to 7 days. Each additional block of up to 3 days is +$39: an 8–10 day trip adds one block, an 11–13 day trip adds two blocks, and the same rule continues for longer trips.

What the Premium Plan's in-trip support covers

Unlimited text-based practical support runs from pre-trip planning through the end of your trip in China. Support hours are 10:00–20:00 Beijing Time. Messages received outside these hours will be answered during the next service window. This is not a medical, safety or emergency response service.

Questionnaire and delivery timeline

After booking the Custom or Premium Plan, you'll receive an online preference questionnaire. Once you submit it, your personalized itinerary is delivered within 3–5 business days. Both plans include one major revision after the first draft.

Booking guidance and payment

We can research ticket or hotel options, explain booking channels and help resolve booking problems. For privacy and payment security, you enter personal information, confirm the reservation and complete payment yourself.

Refund policy

For the Online Consultation: if the call has not taken place, the fee is fully refundable. Once the call is completed, the fee is non-refundable. For the Custom and Premium Plans: if work has not started, the unused planning fee can be refunded. Once the first draft is delivered, the planning fee is non-refundable, but revisions within the agreed policy are still available.

Why Work With Us

Not more information. Better judgment.

Know what is worth paying for.

Some things are worth hiring a guide or booking ahead for. Others are easy to do yourself once the apps and route are clear. We help you decide before you overspend or over-schedule.

Make China feel manageable.

Payments, maps, trains, bookings, local apps, and the language gap can make China look daunting from the outside. Once the systems are set up, independent travel becomes far more approachable.

Go beyond the standard route.

The goal is not to skip famous sights. It is to add local, modern, and participatory moments around them, so the trip feels personal rather than generic.

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