Private China Journeys for North Americans

Experience China the Way It Was Meant to Be Seen

Small-group luxury tours (2–4 guests) with a bilingual private guide, professional cinematography, and access no guidebook can give you.

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Private, luxury small-group tours
10+ years serving North American travelers
Cinematic travel film included
All-inclusive — flights, hotels, guides
24/7 in-country support

Three ways to discover extraordinary China

Each package is a curated 9–10 day private journey designed around a distinct theme — all fully guided, filmed, and stress-free.

Forbidden City Beijing — Culture & Wellness Package A
Shanghai · Hangzhou · Beijing

Culture & Wellness

"Ancient wisdom. Modern medicine. One unforgettable China."

10 days across three of China's most iconic cities. Hanfu photoshoots at West Lake, a full health screening at Peking University hospital, imperial dining in a Song Dynasty banquet hall, and a sunrise hike on the Great Wall at Mutianyu.

  • Forbidden City visit in imperial Hanfu costume + professional photographer
  • Full health screening at Peking University People's Hospital (English report)
  • Traditional Chinese medicine pulse reading & body constitution analysis
  • Song Dynasty imperial banquet lunch in Hangzhou
  • West Lake boat tour + Dragon Well tea harvest experience
  • Zhujiajiao Water Town — ancient costume photoshoot
Pearl jewelry sourcing in Zhuji China Package C
Shanghai · Zhuji · Donghai · Shenzhen

Source Direct

"Cut out the middleman. Come to where the gems begin."

9 days built for jewelry entrepreneurs, Etsy sellers, and retail buyers. Visit China's three most powerful wholesale hubs: Zhuji (70% of global freshwater pearls), Donghai (80% of global crystal supply), and Shenzhen Shuibei (GIA diamonds, 30–50% below US retail).

  • Zhuji "Pearl Capital" — open-clam ceremony, farm tour, direct factory negotiation
  • Donghai Crystal Market — natural quartz, amethyst, citrine wholesale access
  • Shenzhen Shuibei — GIA-certified diamonds & custom OEM jewelry manufacturing
  • Industry translator included at each market
  • Brand content filming (your sourcing story becomes your social media)
  • Freight forwarding consultation for bulk shipments
Build Your Own

Design a trip that's entirely yours

Have cities in mind? A specific experience you've dreamed of? Our itineraries are starting points. Tell us your interests, travel style, and budget — we'll build something around you, not the other way around.

Any city or region in China
7–21 day itineraries
Solo, couple, family, or small group
Same cinematic documentation included
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Everything included. Nothing overlooked.

We don't sell tourist packages. Every detail — from your private guide to your cinematic travel film — is pre-arranged and confirmed before you land.

Cinematic Travel Film

Professional photographer for costume shoots, plus vlog-style documentation throughout your journey. A 3–10 min edited film and 20–30 printed photos — delivered within 1 week of your return.

Private Bilingual Guide

Your group only — 2 to 4 guests. Your dedicated guide (10+ years experience) with you every day, handling translation, access, and everything in between.

5-Star Hotels

Curated 5-star hotels in the best neighborhoods, all breakfasts included. Private chauffeur-driven vehicle between every location.

Deep Cultural Immersion

Beyond famous landmarks — cook with a local family, practice tai chi at sunrise, visit a tea master's private garden. Every itinerary is designed to let you live China, not just see it.

Authentic Local Access

Pearl markets, TCM physicians, meals where locals eat — experiences no generic tour itinerary can replicate.

Fully Pre-Arranged

eSIM mailed before you fly, Alipay setup guide, welcome and farewell gift packs. Every detail confirmed — nothing left to chance.

We film everything — watch along

Real trips, real moments. Follow us for behind-the-scenes content, travel tips, and footage from our guests' journeys across China.

From first conversation to farewell film

The whole process is designed to require almost nothing from you except showing up.

01

Book a free 30-min consult

We learn your travel style, interests, dietary needs, and any mobility considerations. You ask us anything.

02

We build your itinerary

A detailed day-by-day plan, pre-booked experiences, and confirmed hotels — all sent to you for review and approval.

03

Pre-trip prep (we guide you)

We send step-by-step guides for Alipay setup, eSIM activation, VPN install, and travel insurance. Your eSIM ships to your door.

04

You travel, we film everything

Your guide meets you at arrivals with a welcome gift. From that moment, everything is handled. Within one week, your film arrives.

Everything you might be wondering

Is China safe to travel as an American or Canadian?
Yes. China is consistently ranked among the safest countries for tourists — low petty crime, excellent public infrastructure, and no language barrier thanks to your guide. We brief all guests on local customs and legal norms before departure.
Can I use my phone? What about Google, Instagram, WhatsApp?
We ship a working eSIM to your home before departure. We also guide you through installing a VPN (like ExpressVPN) before you fly, so Instagram, Google, and WhatsApp work normally. Your guide also has a backup hotspot.
How does payment work in China? Can I use a credit card?
We send you a step-by-step guide to set up Alipay's international version linked to your Visa or Mastercard. This works at virtually every store, restaurant, and market in China. Your guide also handles payments on your behalf whenever needed.
What if I have dietary restrictions or allergies?
Our pre-trip questionnaire captures all dietary needs — halal, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, raw food restrictions, allergies. Every restaurant is pre-vetted and your guide confirms menus before each meal.
Do I need a visa to visit China?
As of 2024–2025, China has expanded visa-free entry for US and Canadian passport holders for stays under 15 days in certain arrangements. We advise all guests on the current requirements during the consultation call, and guide you through any visa application if needed.
What's not included in the package price?
International flights to/from China are not included. Travel insurance is required (we help you purchase it). Optional upgrades like business-class international seats, single room supplements, or the hospital health screening add-on (Package A) are billed separately.

Ready to experience the real China?

Book a free 30-minute consultation. No pressure — just a conversation about what your ideal China journey looks like.

We typically respond within one business day.

From Google colleagues to China travel guides

Claire and Jade met at Google, bonded over a shared obsession with travel, and kept asking the same question: why is it so hard for North Americans to experience China the way it deserves to be seen?

After years of traveling to China together — frustrated by generic itineraries, impersonal agencies, and trips that skimmed the surface — they decided to build something better. ReelNow is the trip they always wished existed: deeply personal, effortlessly handled, and captured on film.

Former Google colleagues · 10+ years combined China travel experience
Package A · Shanghai · Hangzhou · Beijing

Culture & Wellness

"Ancient wisdom. Modern medicine. One unforgettable China."

10Days
9Nights
3Cities
From $5,400Per person (group of 4)

What you'll experience

01

Shanghai — City of Contrasts

Arrive in the world's most dynamic skyline. Ascend the Shanghai Tower (632m), stroll the art deco Bund, cruise the Huangpu River by night, and step back in time at Zhujiajiao Water Town in traditional costume.

Days 1–3Shanghai TowerZhujiajiao Water TownHuangpu River Cruise
02

Hangzhou — Serenity & Wellness

Glide across West Lake in a hand-rowed wooden boat, lunch in a Song Dynasty imperial banquet hall dressed in Hanfu, harvest Dragon Well tea at a lakeside farm, and end the night with a Qi Po herbal cocktail at a candlelit TCM bar.

Days 4–6West LakeDragon Well TeaImperial BanquetTCM Cocktail Bar
03

Beijing — Imperial China & Eastern Medicine

Walk the Forbidden City in custom imperial costume with a professional on-site photographer. Receive a full body health screening at Peking University People's Hospital — English report included — then visit a fifth-generation TCM physician for a pulse diagnosis and personalized wellness plan.

Days 7–9Forbidden CityHealth ScreeningTCM ConsultationHanfu Photoshoot
04

Great Wall Farewell at Mutianyu

Hike the quietest, most scenic section of the Great Wall on Day 10. Cable car up, toboggan down. Then it's time to head home — with a cinematic travel film already being edited.

Day 10Mutianyu Great WallCable Car + Toboggan

10 days, every detail arranged

Day 1
Shanghai
Arrival, hotel check-in, welcome dinner delivered
Day 2
Shanghai
Shanghai Tower · Xintiandi · Jing'an Temple · Huangpu River dinner cruise
Day 3
Shanghai
Zhujiajiao Water Town · ancient costume photoshoot · Yuyuan Garden
Day 4
Hangzhou
High-speed rail to Hangzhou · Dragon Well tea farm · lakeside dinner
Day 5
Hangzhou
West Lake boat tour · Song Dynasty imperial banquet lunch · river light show
Day 6
Hangzhou
Wellness day — spa, head therapy, Qi Po TCM cocktail bar
Day 7
Beijing
Flight to Beijing · Qianmen Street · South Luogu Lane hutong tour · Peking duck dinner
Day 8
Beijing
Health screening at Peking University Hospital · TCM consultation · Temple of Heaven
Day 9
Beijing
Forbidden City in imperial Hanfu costume · professional photographer · hutong farewell dinner
Day 10
Mutianyu
Great Wall hike · farewell lunch · airport transfer · film edit begins

Ready to experience this?

International flights not included. Travel insurance required. Optional upgrade: full health screening +$700/person.

$7,000
per person · group of 2
$5,400
per person · group of 4
Package B · Shanghai · Chongqing · Shenzhen · Hong Kong

Cyberpunk Tech Tour

"The future already happened. Come see where it's concentrated."

10Days
9Nights
4Cities
From $5,400Per person (group of 4)

What you'll experience

01

Shanghai — The Gateway

Three days in China's most international city. Ascend the Shanghai Tower, explore the art deco Bund, and get your first taste of China's extraordinary food culture at New Heaven on Earth.

Days 1–3Shanghai TowerThe BundWater Town
02

Chongqing — The 5D City

The city that inspired cyberpunk visuals worldwide. A subway train passes through the middle of an apartment building. Cable cars cross the gorge 300 meters above the river. A thousand illuminated skyscrapers stack up like pixels on a screen. Plus: the best hotpot on earth.

Days 4–6Li Ziba Subway-Through-BuildingHongyadong Night ViewMotorcycle Photo Shoot
03

Shenzhen — The Hardware Capital

Tour DJI's global flagship store, test-drive a Xiaomi SU7 or Li Auto electric vehicle, and ride Baidu's fully driverless robotaxi. Then visit Huaqiangbei — the world's largest electronics wholesale district, where Apple sources its components.

Days 7–9DJI FlagshipRobotaxiHuaqiangbeiEV Test Drive
04

Hong Kong — Farewell Day

18-minute high-speed train from Shenzhen. Stroll the Star Avenue along Victoria Harbour, lunch at a Hong Kong cha chaan teng, browse Central Market's art and design quarter, then fly home from one of the world's busiest airports.

Day 10Star FerryCha Chaan TengCentral Market

10 days, every detail arranged

Day 1
Shanghai
Arrival · hotel check-in · welcome dinner
Day 2
Shanghai
Shanghai Tower · Xintiandi · Jing'an Temple · Huangpu River cruise
Day 3
Shanghai
Zhujiajiao Water Town · Yuyuan Garden
Day 4
Chongqing
Flight to Chongqing · Hongyadong night view · river cruise
Day 5
Chongqing
Li Ziba subway-through-building · Chaotianmen · Come Fortune Plaza · hotpot lunch · motorcycle photo shoot
Day 6
Chongqing
Ciqikou Ancient Town · ear cleaning spa · Pipa Mountain fire hotpot farewell
Day 7
Shenzhen
Flight to Shenzhen · Civic Center · Shenzhen Bay evening walk
Day 8
Shenzhen
DJI HQ · EV test drive · Ping'an Finance Centre observatory · robotaxi ride
Day 9
Shenzhen
Huaqiangbei electronics market · photo printing · farewell dinner
Day 10
Hong Kong
High-speed train to Hong Kong · Star Ferry · Central Market · airport departure

Ready to experience this?

International flights not included. Travel insurance required.

$7,000
per person · group of 2
$5,400
per person · group of 4
Package C · Shanghai · Zhuji · Donghai · Shenzhen

Source Direct

"Cut out the middleman. Come to where the gems begin."

9Days
8Nights
4Stops
From $4,800Per person (group of 4)

Three markets, one trip

01

Shanghai — Cultural Base

Three days to settle in, orient yourself to China, and experience Shanghai's extraordinary energy before heading to the sourcing regions. Skyline, water town, and incredible food.

Days 1–3Shanghai
02

Zhuji, Zhejiang — Pearl Capital of the World

70% of the world's freshwater pearls come from here. Open a live clam with your own hands, tour a pearl cultivation lake, and spend a full day at Shanxiahu Pearl City negotiating directly with factory suppliers. Freshwater pearls from $30–80/gram wholesale.

Days 4–5Open-Clam CeremonyFactory NegotiationPearl Museum
03

Donghai, Jiangsu — Crystal Capital of China

80% of the world's natural quartz crystal originates here. Walk through a market the size of a city block stacked floor to ceiling with white quartz, purple amethyst, smoky phantom quartz, and raw crystal clusters — and buy at origin price.

Day 6Crystal World MarketPolishing WorkshopWholesale Pricing
04

Shenzhen Shuibei — World's Largest Jewelry Hub

GIA-certified diamonds, 18K gold settings, and custom OEM manufacturing — all 30–50% below US retail. Your guide introduces you to vetted suppliers and helps you negotiate. Sample orders can be shipped to your US address within 2–3 weeks.

Days 7–8Shuibei Jewelry CityGIA DiamondsOEM ManufacturingFreight Consultation

9 days, every detail arranged

Day 1
Shanghai
Arrival · hotel check-in · welcome dinner
Day 2
Shanghai
Shanghai Tower · Xintiandi · Huangpu River cruise
Day 3
Shanghai
Zhujiajiao Water Town · Yuyuan Garden
Day 4
Zhuji, Zhejiang
High-speed rail to Zhuji · Pearl Town visit · open-clam ceremony · factory intro
Day 5
Zhuji, Zhejiang
Full day at Shanxiahu Pearl City · wholesale negotiation · Pearl Museum
Day 6
Donghai, Jiangsu
Train to Donghai · Crystal World Market · polishing workshop · bulk order consultation
Day 7
Shenzhen
Flight to Shenzhen · hotel check-in · Shenzhen Bay walk · seafood dinner
Day 8
Shenzhen
Shuibei Jewelry City · GIA diamond sourcing · OEM factory visit · freight consultation
Day 9
Shenzhen
Photo printing · final purchases · farewell lunch · airport departure

Ready to source direct?

International flights not included. Travel insurance required. Most clients recoup the tour cost within their first wholesale order.

$6,200
per person · group of 2
$4,800
per person · group of 4