Services

Three fixed-price services you can book online, and custom support we quote after a short brief. Every service lists what it does not include.

China Landing Call USD 95

Who it's forAnyone considering a stay of a few weeks or more who wants to test their plan with someone who knows daily life here.
Included45-minute video call. Written summary of what we discussed, with links to official sources and a short list of next steps.
Not includedVisa applications, bookings, legal or tax advice, follow-up research beyond the summary.
What we need from youYour email, nationality (for pointing to the right entry rules), rough dates, and your top three questions.
DeliveryCall scheduled within 3 business days of booking; written summary within 2 business days after the call.
RefundsFull refund if you cancel more than 24 hours before the call. Free rescheduling once.

City Match Report USD 149

Who it's forPeople choosing between cities for a stay of two weeks or more.
IncludedComparison of up to three cities on cost ranges, climate in your months, pace, English-language services, rail links and your stated priorities. Two or three neighbourhood suggestions for your top city. One round of questions by email.
Not includedAccommodation search or booking, visa advice, cities outside our coverage list unless agreed in advance.
What we need from youA short questionnaire we email after booking: dates, budget range, work needs, who is coming, what matters to you.
DeliveryDelivered as a PDF within 5 business days of receiving your answers.
RefundsFull refund until you send the questionnaire. After delivery, no refund, but we correct any factual errors free.

Personal China Stay Plan USD 290

Who it's forIndividuals and couples basing themselves in one city for two weeks to six months.
IncludedNeighbourhood shortlist with reasons. Types of stay to look for and what to ask before booking. Before-you-fly checklist. Arrival-week plan: data, payments, transport, accommodation registration. Monthly budget ranges. Weekend trip ideas by rail. A 30-minute review call after delivery.
Not includedVisa applications, booking or paying for accommodation, airport pickups, legal, tax or medical advice. Families with children: see custom support.
What we need from youThe questionnaire we email after booking. Nationality, dates, city, budget range and work needs.
DeliveryDelivered as a PDF within 7 business days of receiving your answers; review call within 5 business days after delivery.
RefundsFull refund until you send the questionnaire; 50% if you cancel after that and before delivery. After delivery, no refund, but we correct factual errors free.

Custom support, quoted first

These depend on details we need to understand before naming a price. You never pay online for them: we send a written scope and quote, and you decide.

Family landing

School and healthcare research, family-friendly neighbourhoods, arrival planning for everyone. We work alongside schools and providers you choose; we do not enrol on your behalf.

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Long-stay support

Ongoing help by message during a stay of one to six months: questions answered, local contacts suggested where we have them, routines set up.

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Business visit planning

Itinerary and logistics for meetings, factory visits or trade fairs, plus introductions where we have genuine contacts. No agency, legal or due-diligence services.

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Our limits. We are not a travel agency, visa agent, real-estate agent, law firm or medical provider, and we do not hold licences to act as one. Where you need one, we can suggest providers, and you contract with them directly. See our Disclaimer.