Partner with Jacky —
Hangzhou's Trusted Private Guide for Travel Advisors
I'm Jacky, a Hangzhou-based private travel specialist with 20 years living in this city, and 15 years in IT before that.
I'm licensed by China's national tourism authority (bilingual guide certification) and am a certified guide at Zhejiang Provincial Museum. Every tour I sell, I personally guide — no outsourcing, no randomly assigned guides.
I work with overseas travel advisors and agencies to create private, authentic, and reliable Hangzhou experiences — often as a short extension from Shanghai, where most travelers otherwise leave with standard sightseeing itineraries.
What I Offer Your Clients
Not mass-market tours. Carefully crafted, personally guided experiences.
Local Culture Beyond Tourist Routes
Tea village walks, hidden temple paths, local markets untouched by guidebooks — I take your clients where tour buses don't go.
Flexible, Fully Private Itineraries
Every itinerary is built around your client's pace, interests, and schedule. No fixed routes, no rushed timelines.
Reliable, Hands-On Local Support
Airport pickup, restaurant coordination, ticket purchasing, real-time WhatsApp updates. One point of contact from arrival to departure.
Museum-Level Cultural Interpretation
As a certified docent at Zhejiang Provincial Museum, I bring 5,000 years of Chinese history to life — not just facts, but stories that connect.
Who I Work With
Two types of partners, one consistent level of service.
Overseas Travel Advisors & Agencies
You have clients heading to Shanghai or Beijing and want to offer them a Hangzhou extension — but need a local guide who delivers a premium, reliable experience. I handle everything from airport pickup to cultural storytelling, so your clients come back raving about their time in Hangzhou.
Chinese Outbound Agencies
Your agency occasionally has inbound groups or VIP clients who need an English-speaking guide in Hangzhou. You need someone reliable, licensed, and professional — fast. I'm that person. No complex contracts, just a quick WhatsApp to confirm availability.
How I've Helped Other Partners
Real examples of experiences I've created for advisors' clients.
Hidden Hangzhou Cultural Walks
Bespoke half-day walks through Hangzhou's lesser-known heritage alleys, tea plantations, and monastery trails — perfect as a Shanghai day-trip extension.
West Lake Heritage Experiences
Private West Lake experiences combining boat rides, pagoda visits, and museum-level storytelling about the poets and emperors who shaped this UNESCO site.
Customized Shanghai Extensions
Seamless Hangzhou add-ons for Shanghai-based itineraries — high-speed rail coordination, airport logistics, and a day that feels curated, not rushed.
More case studies coming soon — including specific partner stories, client feedback, and measurable outcomes.
Yes, I'm a Solo Boutique Operator
Every tour I sell, I personally guide. No outsourcing, no random guide assignment. If your clients want an authentic, personally-guided Hangzhou experience rather than a mass-market itinerary, that's exactly what I offer.
Being a solo operator means your clients get consistency — the same person they communicate with before the trip is the same person greeting them at the airport. One relationship, one standard of quality.
Credentials & Track Record
Licenses & Certifications
- ✓ National Bilingual Tour Guide License (China)
- ✓ Zhejiang Provincial Museum — Official Docent
- ✓ Hangzhou Hongyi Travel Studio — Business License
- ✓ 240-Hour Visa-Free Transit Specialist Training
- ✓ 15 Years IT Background (System Thinking, Zero Error Rate)
By the Numbers
- ✓ 500+ guests served from 9+ countries
- ✓ 5.0 average rating on GuruWalk
- ✓ 12 verified reviews from independent platforms
- ✓ 2+ years active inbound tour experience
- ✓ Read what guests say →
Frequently Asked Questions
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Tell me about your agency, and I'll get back to you with a tailored partnership rate and availability for the coming season.
Have a Group or Client Inquiry?
One message is all it takes. I confirm within the hour.
Hangzhou Hongyi Travel Studio · Business License · National Bilingual Guide · Zhejiang Museum Docent