CHINA, MADE PERSONAL

Come for the icons.
Leave with a whole new view.

I’ve traveled throughout China multiple times, worked with one of the country’s leading river-cruise brands, and built relationships on the ground. I understand the culture, know the right people, and can take the complexity out of the equation—leaving plenty of room for the extraordinary. And trust me, China has plenty of that.

Discover China with me ↗

THREE WAYS TO EXPERIENCE CHINA

Find the China that
surprises you.

Ancient wonders. Future-forward cities.
One unforgettable country.

Chongqing's illuminated skyline beside the Yangtze River

01 / LAND + YANGTZE/THREE GORGES

Land and Yangtze River Cruise Packages

The cities bring the energy. The Yangtze changes the rhythm.

Pairing a land journey with a Yangtze River cruise lets you experience two very different sides of China. Explore the icons of Beijing, Xi’an, and Shanghai—then shift into the river’s rhythm and sail through the dramatic Three Gorges, with new landscapes and stories unfolding around every bend.

It adds scenery, perspective, and a welcome chance to slow down—without putting the adventure on pause.

Explore Yangtze River Cruising ↗

A river cruise ship on the Yangtze beneath mountain scenery

02 / CRUISES IN CHINA

Ocean and River Cruising

China by water? Now you’re speaking my language.

From the dramatic Three Gorges of the Yangtze to ocean itineraries connecting China with the rest of Asia, cruising offers a completely different perspective.

A river cruise carries you through landscapes that travelers on land often rush past, while an ocean cruise lets you wake up near a new port and connect China’s great coastal cities with Japan, Korea, and beyond. Either way, you unpack once, see more, and make the journey between destinations part of the story.

Find your China cruise ↗

Three women wearing colorful traditional Chinese dress

03 / CUSTOM CHINA

Customize Your China Experience

Your China. No one-size-fits-all required.

Perhaps it’s pandas in Chengdu, extra time in Shanghai, a food-focused adventure, or a private journey that ventures beyond the usual first-time itinerary. Tell me what makes you curious, and I’ll draw on my firsthand travels, practical knowledge, and local connections to shape the experience around you.

The goal? Less time untangling logistics—and far more room for the wow.

Explore China by Land ↗

THE GO2CHINAWITHME DIFFERENCE

China expertise,
built on the ground.

The Great Wall may be the headline, but firsthand experience and the right relationships help you discover the whole story.

Tell me what sparks your curiosity ↗

Firsthand beats secondhand.

My repeated journeys through Beijing, Xi’an, Chongqing, the Yangtze, Shanghai, and beyond mean the guidance comes with real-world context—not just a map and a search bar.

Escorting groups taught me what matters.

Leading travelers across China revealed the questions people actually ask—and the small details that keep a big journey moving smoothly.

Local connections open doors.

Extensive travels in China have allowed me to build relationships and insight on the ground ensuring you are in the care of expert guides during your journey.

Complex? Consider it translated.

Visas, distances, payments, language, and pacing become much less intimidating when someone explains what matters in plain English.

MEET THE EXPERIENCE BEHIND YOUR JOURNEY

Hi, I’m Steve.
China keeps surprising me, too.

Steven Simao, founder of Go2ChinaWithMe — Steven Simao
Founder, Go2ChinaWithMe

My work keeps taking me back to China—and China keeps giving me new reasons to return. Each journey deepens my understanding and connects me with more of the people who make this country so remarkable.

Every visit to China changes my view of China. The famous sights are extraordinary, but it’s the people—their warmth, generosity, humor, and hospitality—who make me want to return.

I love the constant surprises: ancient traditions living alongside remarkable technology, cities that reinvent themselves after dark, and unexpected moments that become the stories I tell most often. China never feels quite like the country people expect—and helping travelers discover that is deeply personal to me.

Meet Steve ↗

THE BIG QUESTION

Why China?
Because it will surprise you.

Ancient wonders. Future-forward cities. Extraordinary landscapes. Unforgettable flavors. Warm, welcoming people. And more than a few moments you never saw coming.

See why China may belong on your travel list.

Explore why China ↗

A woman in ornate traditional Chinese dress holding an embroidered round fan at the Forbidden City

An illuminated city skyline and bridge reflected in a river at night

YOUR CHINA STORY STARTS HERE

Curious about China?
Let’s make it easy.

Tell me what has you intrigued—the history, the cities, the food, the Yangtze, the pandas, or all of the above. I’ll help turn that curiosity into a journey.

Prefer a conversation? Call 844-I12-GO2C (844-412-4622) ↗

Tell me a little about the adventure you have in mind, and let me help you craft your personal China travel story.

Let’s find your China ↗

Opens my brief China trip request form in Tern.
Prefer email? explore@go2chinawithme.com

Come for the icons.Leave with a whole new view.

Find the China thatsurprises you.

Land and Yangtze River Cruise Packages

Ocean and River Cruising

Customize Your China Experience

China expertise,built on the ground.

Firsthand beats secondhand.

Escorting groups taught me what matters.

Local connections open doors.

Complex? Consider it translated.

Hi, I’m Steve.China keeps surprising me, too.

Why China?Because it will surprise you.

Curious about China?Let’s make it easy.

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