Ins and Outs
You may want to be aware of the particular workings of the Chinese tourism industry. Did you know… That Chinese guides often don't receive a salary to do their job, but instead have to pay for the privilege… That your Chinese agent likely depends on any number of sub-agents… That UNESCO is disappointed about developments in World Heritage listed Lijiang, part of just about any tour to Yunnan…
Latest Yunnan travel info
Keep up with the steady stream of changes relevant for travellers in Yunnan.
The source of the Mekong
In the 1990’s the debate about the exact location of the Mekong source heated up. The final word has yet to be spoken.
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Pieter Neele
I first set foot in China twenty years ago. It was fascination at first sight, and I have since returned to the country countless times to travel, work and study its language. Using Kunming as a base since 2006, I explore China's West, I advise tour operators and I ply my original trade as a tour leader.
New Destinations
In rapidly developing China many fascinating new destinations are becoming accessible. I am your guide to a range of these new places in China's West, where exotic ethnic minority people, spectacular scenery and authentic ancient villages await the traveller.
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What can I do for you?
You are a tour operator whose customers love to visit untouched places. You are a traveller wishing to see more of China than popular guidebooks describe.
But you don't know where to go and how to go there. You don't know where to stay. You don't know how comfortable or basic such a trip would be. And how about safety? You can call on me for the answers.
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I provide you with essential and detailed information on these original destinations.
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I design your customized itineraries, based on my own research and first-hand knowledge.
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I introduce you to reliable local agents.
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And if you are curious, adventurous, intrepid you can join me on an exploratory trip.