Hi, I'm, Peng

A mother of two. A China travel specialist. A Taoism practitioner. A TCM believer. None of this was planned — it just turns out the skills that make you a good mother are exactly the ones that make you a good guide.

How I Got Here

I went to university in Chengdu — China's food capital and home of the pandas — where I studied tourism management. I walked into the industry the day I graduated and never left. Over 15 years, I've touched every corner of China travel: group tours, private itineraries, cultural deep-dives, adventure travel — you name it.

But here's what I didn't expect: what made me truly good at this wasn't my degree or my years of experience. It was becoming a mother.

When you become a mom, you learn to listen before someone even speaks. You learn to anticipate needs before they're voiced. You learn patience — the real kind, the one that doesn't wear thin when things go wrong. And you understand that the best experiences aren't the ones packed into a schedule, but the ones that unfold naturally.

That's exactly how I plan every trip for every client.

What Makes Me Different

Taoism & Ancient Wisdom

I'm a serious student of the Tao Te Ching and the I Ching. These texts have shaped how I see the world — and how I travel. Wu wei — effortless action — is not about forcing things. When I plan your trip, I don't fill every hour. I leave space for the unexpected encounters that become the real memories.

A Mother's Perspective

I have two young children who've never been to a hospital or taken a single pharmaceutical. When they get sick, I treat them with TCM — herbs, massage, food therapy. It's not just about health; it's a philosophy: nature provides everything we need if we know how to use it. I bring that same care to every traveler I work with.

Medical Tourism Experience

I've helped foreign clients come to Chongqing for medical treatment and watched them leave healthier than when they arrived. Seeing someone's life change through TCM moved me deeply — it taught me that trust is built on genuine care, not just a well-printed itinerary.

15 Years of Real China

I know China — not from textbooks, but from 15 years on the ground. I know which noodle shop in Xi'an has been run by the same family for three generations. I know which section of the Great Wall is empty at sunrise. I know which tea house in Chengdu has hosted the same locals playing mahjong for decades. I want to share all of it with you.

My Travel Philosophy

China is a 5,000-year-old civilisation hiding inside a modern country. Most visitors only see the surface — skyscrapers, bullet trains, crowds. But the real China is in the details: the old man practising calligraphy in a park at dawn, the family recipe that's been passed down for 200 years, the Taoist temple hidden in the mountains that no guidebook mentions.

I believe in slow travel. Not because it's trendy, but because it works. When you visit fewer places and stay longer, you stop being a tourist and become a guest. The shopkeeper remembers your face. Locals wave at you. You don't find good food by checking reviews — you follow your nose.

Whether you want to road-trip through Yunnan, explore Fujian's ancient villages by hire car, or visit the Forbidden City with someone who can tell you what every courtyard was actually used for — I can make it happen.

Why Work With Me?

I Listen First

Before I recommend anything, I want to understand who you are. Travelling with kids? Let me plan around nap times and snack emergencies. Solo adventurer? I know the paths Google Maps doesn't show.

I Tell You the Truth

If something isn't worth your time or money, I'll say so. I'd rather you spend your budget on what actually matters than on checking boxes.

I Use People I Trust

Every guide, driver, and experience provider in my network is someone I've known personally for years — not a contractor I found on a platform.

I'm With You the Whole Way

From your first email to the moment you fly home, I'm here. Flight cancelled? Hotel overbooked? Ate too much street food and your stomach is unhappy? I handle it. That's my job.

A Personal Note From Me

I started China With Peng because I believe the world deserves to see the real China — not the hurried, packaged version. Whether you're coming for the food, the history, the medicine, or just because you're curious — I'd love to help you plan a trip you'll still be talking about years later.

No templates. No pressure. Just an honest conversation between two people — one of whom genuinely cares.

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My Hometown: Chongqing

The city that shaped me

I was born and raised in Chongqing — a city unlike anywhere else. Mountains rising from rivers, skyscrapers piercing through fog, hotpot on every corner, and a warmth and toughness you feel the moment you step off the train.

Chongqing made me who I am. The people here are direct, the food is intense, and the culture is ancient — Taoist temples hidden in the mountains, the story of the Three Gorges carved into the landscape, a rhythm of life balanced between modern and timeless.

When you visit Chongqing with me, you're not getting a guide. You're getting someone who grew up on these streets, knows which hotpot place has been run by the same family for 40 years, and can take you to viewpoints that don't appear on any map.

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