They support traditional pottery villages by helping revive local craft and raise awareness, so artisans can keep their skills alive and share them with travellers.

From ancient walls on mountain ridges to neon megacities, every region of China feels its own world.

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Skip the tourist coaches. Meet tea hosts, craft workshop hosts, and hiking guides on handpicked China away from the obvious hotspots.

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<p>Jay has spent years working in tourism in Yunnan, with a focus on helping travellers get beyond the usual sightseeing route. Instead of rushed photo stops, he creates experiences that bring people into everyday local life, so they can better understand the culture behind each place.</p>

<p>His work also extends to traditional pottery villages, where he has supported efforts to revive local craft and bring more attention to the people keeping these skills alive. Through this, he helps visitors see a side of Yunnan that is grounded in community, tradition and real human stories.</p>

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Jay has spent years working in tourism in Yunnan, with a focus on helping travellers get beyond the usual sightseeing route. Instead of rushed photo stops, he creates experiences that bring people into everyday local life, so they can better understand the culture behind each place.

His work also extends to traditional pottery villages, where he has supported efforts to revive local craft and bring more attention to the people keeping these skills alive. Through this, he helps visitors see a side of Yunnan that is grounded in community, tradition and real human stories.