Local travel agency en Chine
China Roads, your local agency based in Kunming, Yunnan.
Our story
China Roads was born from a deep attachment to Yunnan, this province in southwest China where mountains, terraced rice fields and ethnic mosaic compose a face of China still little known. The desire: to offer English-speaking trips crafted with care, far from standardized itineraries.
The agency was founded in 2006 in Yunnan. After several years working within a local agency in China, Paul decided to launch his own venture from Kunming to design trips truly tailored to the wishes of English-speaking travelers. A Yunnan specialist, where the team established its first roots, China Roads has built strong relationships over the years with trusted partners throughout the country — English-speaking and local guides, drivers, host families — including in the most remote regions.
Today, Paul coordinates the team on the ground alongside Ingrid and passionate local correspondents. Together, they design each itinerary with the same requirement: listen, understand, adapt. The agency also supports several local charitable initiatives, donating a portion of each trip to Yunnan to local organizations in the province.
Here, we don't replicate programs. We build trips that reflect who you are.
China Roads is a member of the Nomadays collective. This partnership allows you to benefit from direct organization with a local team based in Yunnan, while enjoying secure booking in France: payment in euros, protection of deposits, APST guarantee and compliance with French travel law. You thus enjoy the best of both worlds: the proximity of an on-the-ground team and the security of a protective legal framework.
China impresses with its vastness, but it's often the details that leave the deepest mark: a forgotten village, an encounter, a market, a light over the mountains of Yunnan.
— Paul, Explorer of a Plural China
Our approach to travel
Each itinerary is a unique creation, tailored to your desires and our intimate knowledge of the destination.
Tailored, truly
No set itineraries. Your trip is designed from scratch according to your wishes, your pace and your budget. Every detail is thought through for you.
Local expertise
Our team lives en Chine. We personally test every accommodation, every guide, every experience we recommend.
Responsible tourism
We prioritize family-run accommodations, local guides, and experiences that directly benefit Thai communities.
The team creating your journey
Passionate experts en Chine on the ground to guide you every step of the way.
Paul
Explorer China's many faces
« China impresses with its size, but it is often its details that leave the strongest mark: a forgotten village, an encounter, a market, a light on the mountains of Yunnan. »
Ingrid
Travel Advisor
How it works
From your first idea to your return, we're by your side every step of the way.
Let's chat
Tell us about your wishes, your pace, your interests. By phone, email or video call — we take the time to listen to you.
Your trip is taking shape
We design a bespoke itinerary with accommodations, transportation, guides and experiences. You'll receive a detailed proposal within 48 hours.
Secure booking
You book and pay in France with Nomadays, backed by APST financial guarantee and secure payment. Your local agency then prepares every detail on the ground.
Experience the moment
On the ground, everything is organized. Your digital travel journal, your local contacts, and our 24/7 assistance guide you every step of the way.
Share your memories
Upon return, share your experience. Your feedback helps us improve and inspires future travelers.
Our local commitment
Travel differently means contributing positively to the communities that welcome you.
Loyal partners since Kunming
English-speaking guides, drivers and host families have been collaborating with China Roads for years, from Yunnan to remote regions of Tibet.
Encounters Through Ethnic Diversity
Stays with the Naxi, Bai or Yi peoples of Yunnan, designed with local residents to share a meal, a celebration or a night in the village, without staging.
Rice fields and pristine mountains
Trekking routes through the Yuanyang rice terraces or Tiger Leaping Gorge, with modest accommodations to minimize pressure on these fragile sites.
Donation to Yunnan charitable works
A portion of each tour in the province funds local associations supporting education for children in remote villages.
Travel with peace of mind
China Roads is a member of the Nomadays network. You benefit from the guarantees of a European agency while enjoying the expertise of a local agency.
China Roads is one of the 95+ local agencies in the collective Nomadays —
Financial Guarantee APST
Your funds are protected by the Professional Tourism Solidarity Association. In case of unexpected circumstances, you are covered 100%.
Secure payment
Payment by bank transfer or credit card via a secure platform. Option to pay in instalments.
24/7 support
During your trip, an emergency line is available 7 days a week. Our local team steps in whenever you need it.
International network
Nomadays brings together more than 100 local agencies worldwide. A guarantee of reliability, quality and sustainability.
Frequently asked questions about the agency
Do you still have questions? Here are the most frequently asked questions about how our agency works.
China Roads designs your trip directly en Chine, with advisors who know the ground daily. You avoid intermediaries, gain in responsiveness and benefit from advice on genuinely lived experiences — no standardized marketing catalog.
Plan ideally 2 to 3 months before departure during peak seasons (hotels and guides are scarcer), 1 month is enough for quieter seasons. For last-minute departures, get in touch with us: we'll honestly tell you if we can put together a quality trip within the timeframe.
Yes, 7 days a week throughout your stay. You'll receive a local WhatsApp number + a dedicated emergency contact. Our on-site team can assist within hours in case of unexpected events (cancelled flight, illness, weather changes).
Your payments are 100% protected by the Professional Solidarity Association for Tourism. If a service provider (hotel, transport, etc.) or the agency fails, your funds are refunded. This is a mandatory guarantee for any French travel agency — Nomadays benefits from it across its entire network.
Yes, as much as possible. Changes made more than 30 days before departure are generally free of charge (excluding hotel rate differences). As your departure approaches, some bookings become less flexible — we always inform you of your options before confirmation.
Payment is made in full in France, in euros, with Nomadays — secured by credit card or bank transfer. You have no payments to make en Chine: everything is pre-arranged (accommodations, transfers, guides, activities). You just need to budget for meals outside the itinerary and personal purchases.
What our travelers say
“We just returned from an extraordinary trip to China: congratulations to Asian Roads who, thanks to flawless organization, a perfect selection of itineraries, a choice of charming accommodations all equally beautiful and welcoming, and an attentive team,”
Isabelle Petisne
China
“I traveled with them and it went wonderfully well. The guides are the best in the province and the organizers know it like the back of their hand, which allows them to avoid generic circuits and access precious authenticity. I completely recommend them.”
Marc
China
“I just returned from a 17-day trip discovering Yunnan organized by Paul Leguyader from Yunnan roads for a group of 4 people. Everything was perfect: excellent English-speaking guides, with special mention for Laurence,”
Michèle Kadi
China
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