The future, live
Technology other countries are still promising
Chinese EVs, autonomous rides, robots, delivery drones and manufacturing that shows where the world is heading.
A local host, on the groundPrivate guiding across the Greater Bay Area
★★★★★ “We didn’t feel lost for a single second.” — Ingrid, private trip across ChinaRead real experiences →
Not another tourist checklist
You will not just look at China. For a while, you will become part of it.
We will not skip the famous places. But the strongest memories often happen between them — in places and situations I know from living here.
Life beneath the skyline
Underground cities and neighbourhoods of extremes
Millionaire enclaves, enormous underground malls and urban villages where daily life looks completely different.
Food without a stage set
The city’s best hotpot and hidden local restaurants
Places chosen for flavour, not tourist visibility — plus reliable Western restaurants whenever you want a break.
Hong Kong differently
A million-dollar view without a million-dollar bill
A family-run café above the city, side streets and places that never make the standard tourist list.
Macau after dark
Casinos, Venice, Paris and London in one night
Cotai’s mega-resorts are an experience even without gambling — I show you what is worth seeing and what to skip.
Your programme adapts to your group, the weather and what is operating that day. A private trip does not have to follow a printed plan when a better opportunity appears.
One day in the China I know
Not a checklist. A day full of moments you would otherwise miss.
The exact places and timing adapt to your group. This is what a day can feel like when the person beside you knows the city beyond its top search results.
Breakfast where the menu does not need English
We start in a neighbourhood that moves at its own rhythm. I help you choose what to eat, explain what is on the table and avoid wasting the morning at the wrong metro exit.
Robots, drones and autonomous transport in real life
Not a showroom invented for tourists. We follow what is actually operating that day — delivery robots, Chinese EVs, drones and technology already woven into daily life.
Hotpot worth crossing the city for
I choose the right branch, order for the table and explain the flavours. You enjoy the meal instead of decoding a translation app or settling for the nearest tourist restaurant.
Venice, Paris, London and the casino lights of Macau
We see the resorts that are genuinely spectacular, skip what is not worth your time and leave room for the spontaneous moments that a rigid group tour cannot offer.
Before the tripChecked hotel, route and booking options
On the groundLanguage, payments and local context
When plans changeOne person who helps keep the day moving
Why a local changes the entire trip
You choose the experience. I know how to make it work in a megacity.
Chinese megacities punish the wrong order, the wrong metro exit and hours lost in transit. I plan not only where we go, but when, how and what is genuinely worth skipping.
Without local knowledgeTop-rated sights, hours of research and tourist restaurants along the way.
With meSmart timing, places locals use and the freedom to change the plan.
4-star and 5-star hotelsA short, checked shortlist
Transport and admissionsSequenced to save time
A clear budgetYou pay providers directly
Real experiences
They’ve already travelled China with me.
Not marketing slogans — specific experiences from people I personally guided.
★★★★★
“From landing to the last hug at the airport taxi, Richard was available to us 24 hours a day. For a while we were part of his life in China.”
★★★★★
“He walked us through the entire Chinese ecosystem — payments, apps, trains, taxis, hotels and food. We didn’t feel lost for a single second.”
Choose your way into China
Start with the trip that feels most like you.
See the experience, pace and realistic on-the-ground budget for every option at a glance.
Technology · Hong Kong · Macau after dark
First China journey
Hong Kong, Macau & Shenzhen
7 days · three cities · only your private group
Autonomous transport, hidden restaurants, local Hong Kong and Macau after dark — alongside the icons you came to see.
- Technology of the future, operating today
- Macau casinos and mega-resorts
- Local food and city contrasts
Estimated stay budget / person
€1,300–1,700
4 travellers · complete stay on the ground
Includes a good 4-star hotel, local transport, admissions, a normal food budget and personal guiding. International flights are not included.
Four cities · technology · food · local life
FlagshipFull immersion
Greater Bay Area & southern China
14 days · Shenzhen · Guangzhou · Hong Kong · Macau
Two weeks beneath the surface: technology, city contrasts, food, culture, nature and local life — without racing behind a large group.
- Four completely different cities
- Time for discovery and recovery
- A programme adapted to your group
Estimated stay budget / person
€2,200–2,800
4 travellers · complete stay on the ground
Includes a good 4-star hotel, local transport, admissions, a normal food budget and personal guiding. International flights are not included.
Trade fair · suppliers · business context
Business · twice a year
Canton Fair & sourcing
April and October · Guangzhou
Personal support at the world’s largest trade fair: orientation, interpreting, supplier conversations, factory visits and a clear follow-up plan.
- One day: €299 per company team
- Three-day Business Sprint: €790 per team
- Preparation around your sector and goals
Your pace · your themes · your dates
Tailor-made
A China trip built around you
Any length · pace · interests
More technology, food, nature, downtime or business — we create a trip that is not a copy of someone else’s itinerary.
- Custom planning from €290
- Good 4-star or 5-star hotels by choice
- Your programme remains flexible
Business in China
Go beyond the fair hall with someone on the ground.
Canton Fair support, supplier sourcing, factory visits and business interpreting across Shenzhen, Guangzhou and southern China.
GuangzhouCanton Fair supportPreparation, interpreting and useful supplier notes.
Before the meetingSourcing & factory visitsA focused shortlist, practical coordination and local context.
Meetings and showroomsBusiness interpretingEnglish–Chinese support that keeps the commercial objective clear.Get in touch →
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Greater Bay Area
Four worlds. About an hour apart.
Move from future-facing Shenzhen to Cantonese Guangzhou, vertical Hong Kong and Portuguese Macau. I put the route in the right order so your time goes into the experience, not transfers.
Plan with local context
Practical Shenzhen and South China travel guides.
Start with a destination, then sort payments, apps, entry preparation and transport before you fly.
One complete guide library, plus a free arrival checklist
Built for first-time visitors who want current, specific answers rather than generic inspiration.
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Why me
Not a travel agency. Your person on the ground.
I live in Shenzhen, prepare practical options and guide you personally. Adversimo provides planning and guiding — not a package holiday. You choose each hotel, carrier or ticket provider and pay them directly.
- Based in Shenzhen — a local host, not a guide who flies in with you
- Fluent English from the first message to the last day
- Focused on southern China, tech and sourcing — not a generalist
Quick answers
What people ask most
Do I need a visa?
Often not. Through 31 December 2026, most EU, UK and Canadian passport holders can enter mainland China visa-free for up to 30 days. Eligibility depends on your nationality and can change, so I confirm the current rule for your passport before we finalise the plan. See the preparation guide.
Will English be enough? And can I pay by card?
English works in many hotels but less reliably elsewhere — that is where personal help matters. Direct payments with a foreign physical card work only at some businesses. Alipay and WeChat Pay with an international card are usually the most practical options, with some cash as a backup. See the payment setup guide.
Is China safe for tourists?
Many visitors experience low levels of everyday street crime, but no trip is risk-free. Strict local laws, road traffic and regional restrictions still matter. Read the balanced China safety guide.
Can you help with Canton Fair or sourcing?
Yes. My separate Business in China service covers Canton Fair support, supplier sourcing, factory visits and interpreting across Shenzhen, Guangzhou and southern China.
What does the estimated stay budget mean?
It is a realistic, non-binding estimate per person for my preparation and guiding, a good 4-star hotel, planned local transport, agreed admissions and an ordinary food budget. It is not one package price or the price of a package holiday. International flights, insurance, shopping and personal spending are excluded.
Do I have to find hotels, transport and tickets myself?
No. I prepare a short list of suitable options and direct booking links, explain the sequence and check your confirmations. You make the final choice and pay the hotel, carrier or ticket provider directly, so you see the real supplier price and keep control of the standard.
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