Aplus Curated Cultural Journeys

– Authentic & Immersive China Experiences

Our Services

We specialize in culturally rich, thoughtfully designed travel experiences that balance authenticity with comfort. Perfect for travelers who want to go beyond tourist sites without ultra-luxury prices.

1. Tailored Cultural Itineraries

· Shanghai & Nearby

o Tea & Local Life – Sip tea with a master in a historic shikumen home, then explore hidden alley markets

o Watertown Craftsmanship – Visit Zhujiajiao’s workshops to see silk dyeing and handmade bamboo crafts

o Food & History Walk – Taste xiaolongbao where locals eat, paired with stories of Old Shanghai

· Day Trips with Depth

o Hangzhou – Private West Lake cruise + tea farm visit (pick leaves & learn roasting)

o Suzhou – Intimate garden tour + hands-on fan-painting workshop

o Chongming Island – Bike through villages, cook farm-to-table meals with a family

2. Thoughtful Comforts (Not Over-the-Top Luxury)

· Stay – Boutique guesthouses, 4-star heritage hotels, or stylish local homestays

· Move – Comfortable private cars/minivans or first-class high-speed train seats

· Eat – Mix of acclaimed local eateries and a few special reserved-table meals

Why Travel This Way?

We Don’t Just Show You China—We Let You Experience It

Most tours focus on ticking off landmarks. We design journeys where you don’t just see culture—you touch, taste, and live it.

✅Hands-On Learning

· Not just drinking tea - participating in a traditional tea ceremony and learning the ancient art of Dian Cha (tea-whisking)

· Not just strolling through watertowns - trying your hand at calligraphy or dressing in Hanfu for memorable photoshoots

✅Meaningful Local Interactions

· Share a home-cooked meal with a Shanghai family, not just a restaurant.

· Play mahjong in a village square with locals, not just watch a performance.

✅ Beyond the Guidebook

· Our guides are storytellers—historians, chefs, or artists who bring places to life.

· We take you where culture happens daily—workshops, wet markets, neighborhood parks.

✅ Travel That Feels Right

· No rushed schedules.

· No forced shopping stops. Only authentic encounters you’ll remember.

This isn’t tourism—it’s cultural immersion, designed just for you.

Key Differences vs. Traditional Tours:

· ❌ Standard Tours: "Look at this temple."
✅ Our Trips: "Meet the calligrapher who restores its ancient scrolls—then try writing yourself."

· ❌ Standard Tours: "Here’s a silk factory."
✅ Our Trips: "Spend a morning helping a weaver thread her loom, then design your own scarf pattern."

How It Works

1. Tell Us Your Travel Style – Chat (call/email) about what excites you

2. Get a Custom Plan – We suggest routes, stays, and unique add-ons

3. Tweak & Book – Adjust until it feels just right

4. Travel Smoothly – Daily support from our team + handy local tips

For curious travelers who want the real China—without the crowds or cookie-cutter tours.

(Interested? We’d love to design your perfect trip.)

Ready to Elevate Your China Trip?
✉️ Get a Proposal: info@aplustraining.org.cn