Why Eventurus’ China Planning Service Is Perfect for Independent Travellers
Planning a trip to China can feel overwhelming — new cities, different travel apps, language barriers, and endless choices. Many travellers want a brilliant itinerary but still prefer to book everything themselves. That’s where the Eventurus Planning Service comes in.
It gives you a professional, custom-built China itinerary based on your interests, time, and budget — while still letting you book flights, trains, hotels, and tickets in your own time, on your own platforms, and with full freedom.
This is not a tour package. It’s expert planning without the commitment.
China Travel Planner
Mikki Thompson is the co-founder of Eventurus and our China Travel Planner. Originally from the UK, she has lived and worked in Asia for 10 years, 7 of those in China. China, Vietnam, Thailand and Cambodia are her specialist countries in travel.
Based in Shanghai, she is regularly traveling around China, finding the hidden gems and figuring out how to tackle the big highlights. Therefore she is perfectly placed to plan your China Adventure!
What Exactly Is the Eventurus Planning Service?
It’s a done-for-you itinerary creation service where we design your trip from start to finish:
The perfect route (so you’re not backtracking or wasting days)
How long to spend in each place
What to do each day
The best areas to stay
Transport between cities
Restaurant suggestions
Optional upgrades / experiences
You receive a clear, detailed itinerary you can use to book everything yourself — stress-free.
Who Is This For?
Our planning service is perfect if you:
Want expert guidance without booking a package
Have limited time and don’t want to research everything yourself
Prefer booking on your own (e.g., using Booking.com, Trip.com, or airline miles)
Want confidence that your plan is practical and optimised
Don’t need support during the trip — just the plan
If you enjoy some independence but want a professional plan crafted by China experts, this is designed for you.
Why People Love This Option
✔ Saves 20–40 hours of research
Skip the stress of comparing hotels, reading blogs, checking route timings, and finding hidden gems.
✔ Avoids expensive mistakes
No more booking the wrong train station in Shanghai or a hotel far from the metro.
✔ Designed by China experts
We live here. We know what works, what’s worth seeing, and what tourists often overlook.
✔ Still 100% independent travel
You get the best of both worlds: professional planning with full freedom.
How It’s Different from Booking the Whole Trip with Us
1. You Stay in Control
You book everything — flights, hotels, trains, attractions.
We simply design the smartest route and schedule.
2. Fixed, Low-Cost Fee
You pay once for the full itinerary design.
3. You Can Use Your Own Loyalty Points
Many independent travellers prefer booking with:
Airline miles
Hotel points
Credit card rewards
Specific platforms they trust
The planning service gives you that flexibility.
4. Zero Pressure to Book Anything Else
Once we deliver your itinerary, that’s it. Unless you decide later that you want us to book something for you.
5. Ideal for Budget-Conscious Travellers
If a full-service trip is out of budget, the planning service still gives you all the expertise at a lower price.
What’s Included in Your Custom Itinerary
Tailor-made day-by-day plan
Route optimisation
Best areas to stay
Transport details between each city
Restaurant suggestions
Packing + travel tips
Optional upgrade ideas
Notes on visas, apps and payments
Day Trip and Tour Ideas
Hotel Recommendations
What If I Want Eventurus to Book Something Later?
No problem — the planning service doesn’t lock you out of anything.
Some clients start with planning, and later decide to have us book:
Train tickets
Day trips
Drivers
Hotels
Sim cards / airport transfers
It’s completely flexible.
What are you waiting for?
The Eventurus Planning Service is the perfect middle ground for travellers who want expert guidance but love the freedom of booking independently. Whether you're travelling solo, as a couple, or with family, this service gives you the confidence to explore China with a plan designed by true local specialists.
