First Time in China
Shanghai → Zhangjiajie → Chongqing. A powerful first route mixing modern China, nature and a crazy megacity.
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Discover the China Most Travelers Never See
Custom routes, private China experiences and premium travel support across China — designed by a team with 12 years of real China experience and coordinated through trusted local partners.
China Consultation
Need clarity before booking the full route?
Book a focused 45-minute consultation and leave with a realistic China plan: where to go, what to avoid, which apps to prepare, how to think about transport, hotels, payments and timing.
Route review
Payments & apps
Hotels & transport
First-trip strategy
The consultation has a fixed price. Full route planning and premium experiences are quoted individually after dates, cities, hotel level and support needs are clear.
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Ready-Made Trip Ideas
Start with a route. Then we customize it.
These are sample route concepts. Dates, hotel areas, transport logic, trusted local partners and experience options are adjusted to your travel style.
Avatar Mountains Route
Zhangjiajie → Tianmen Mountain → Furong. Nature, cliffs, waterfalls and optional helicopter experiences.
View popular placesChina Nature Route
Yangshuo → Zhangjiajie → Yunnan. Rivers, karst mountains, ancient towns and dramatic scenery.
View popular placesGolden Triangle
Hong Kong → Macau → Guangzhou → Shenzhen. South China, skyline, food, business and history.
View popular placesHistorical China
Beijing → Nanjing → Changsha → Xi'an. Ancient capitals, city walls, temples and big historical questions.
View popular placesSacred Mountains Route
Taishan → Huashan → Hengshan → Songshan. Cliffs, temples, sunrise routes and active China.
View popular placesCyber China Route
Qingdao → Chongqing → Shenzhen → Hong Kong. Neon cities, layered roads and future-facing China.
View popular placesXinjiang Road Trip
Deserts, mountains, bazaars and some of the most spectacular roads in Asia.
View popular placesInner Mongolia Escape
Grasslands, horses, yurts, sunsets and a completely different side of China.
View popular placesContent Creator Route
Locations for reels, YouTube, photography, drone-style shots and cinematic travel content.
View popular placesGastro Route
Guangzhou → Chengdu → Xi'an. Cantonese food, Sichuan spice, markets and unexpected flavors.
View popular placesYunnan Explorer Route
Dali → Lijiang → Shangri-La. Ancient towns, snow mountains, lakes, tea culture and slower China.
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China Bucket List Experiences
Not just places. Experiences people remember.
Waterfall Cliff Hotels
Unique stays near waterfalls, cliffs and mountain valleys.
Ride Across the Grasslands
Inner Mongolia horses, yurts and sunset routes.
Fly Above the Avatar Mountains
Zhangjiajie helicopter flights on selected routes.
Yangshuo River Experience
Private boat experiences arranged through local providers among karst mountains.
Xinjiang Road Trip
Desert highways, mountains and remote landscapes.
Chongqing After Dark
Cyberpunk viewpoints, neon streets and night photography.
Why Chieasy Travel?
Standard group trips are built for everyone. Our routes are built around you.
Standard Group TripChieasy Travel
Fixed itineraryCustom route
Common hotspotsHidden gems + essentials
Large groupsPrivate planning
Generic local guideChina specialist network
Limited flexibilityTrip designed around you
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How It Works
A simple process before you arrive in China.
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Tell Us About Your Trip
Share your dates, travel style, interests and budget.
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Get Your Custom Route
We suggest cities, transport logic, hotel areas and experience options.
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Arrange The Details
Local experiences, drivers, tickets, apps, hotels and premium options arranged through independent local partners.
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Travel With Support
You travel with a clearer route and coordination support when needed.
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Premium Add-ons
Turn the route into a special experience.
Aerial
Helicopter Flights
Selected scenic flights over Zhangjiajie, mountains or dramatic landscapes when available.
Events
Event Logistics
Private dinners, business visits, creator shoots, group arrivals and on-ground coordination arranged through local partners where applicable.
Water
Private Boats
Li River, city night cruises or quiet nature routes arranged around the destination.
Comfort
Signature Stays
Boutique hotels, cliffside views, premium rooms and scenic stays that fit the route.
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Founder Story
China, explained from the inside.
Ilya does not plan China like a travel catalogue. Since 2015, he has lived, studied, worked and traveled across the country, then built Chieasy around language, education and practical travel planning with trusted local partners.
Since 2015living, studying and traveling across China
Since 2020online language school, enrollment anytime
China since 2015
Studied Chinese at Shenzhen University and finished a bachelor's degree in Chinese, inside the Chinese student environment.
Opened in 2020. Students from around the world can join online Chinese, Spanish and English lessons at any time.
Visit Chieasy SchoolWe also help students understand study opportunities in China, university applications and the practical side of moving there.
Recent cooperation with Ctrip and travel conferences helps us see new routes, hotels and experience formats before they become obvious.
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Start here before visiting China.
See how we talk about China before you travel with us.
Direct, practical and based on real experience living, studying and traveling across China.
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Traveler Notes
What people usually need help with.
Common planning situations we solve before the trip, written as short traveler notes.
First China Trip“China looks incredible, but online information feels scattered. I need a route that makes sense, not just a list of cities.”
Route idea: Shanghai → Zhangjiajie → Chongqing
Creator Route“I want cinematic places, night views and nature, but I do not know where the best viewpoints and timing are.”
Route idea: Chongqing → Zhangjiajie → Yangshuo
Premium Nature“We want beautiful landscapes, boutique stays and comfort, without turning the trip into a rushed checklist.”
Route idea: Yunnan → Yangshuo → Zhangjiajie
Business + Travel“I am combining meetings, conferences and travel. I need local logic, transport clarity and time to actually enjoy China.”
Route idea: Shenzhen → Guangzhou → Hong Kong
Plan Your Trip
Build your China route.
Answer a few questions and our team will understand the best route, format and next step.
Before You Visit China
Things most travelers ask before visiting China
China is easy to enjoy when the planning is realistic. These answers cover the most common issues travelers face before their first trip.
Do I need a visa for China?
Visa requirements depend on your passport, route, travel dates and the cities you plan to visit. We can help you understand what to verify for your specific trip, but final visa decisions always depend on official authorities.
Is China difficult for first-time visitors?
China is rewarding, but it works differently from Europe, North America and Southeast Asia. Mobile payments, apps, hotels and transport require preparation. With the right setup, travel becomes much easier.
Can I travel around China without speaking Chinese?
Yes, but the route and app setup matter. A well-planned trip can prevent most communication problems before they happen.
Can you arrange unique or extreme experiences?
Depending on location, season, availability and local provider conditions, we may help coordinate helicopter flights, horseback riding, private boat experiences, sunrise routes, special stays and creator-focused routes through local partners.
Can your team help before I arrive?
Yes. We can help with route planning, hotel areas, transport logic, WeChat and Alipay preparation, eSIM suggestions and general travel strategy.
Ready to plan China properly?
Send your dates, cities and travel style. Our team will help you avoid mistakes and build a better route.