Traditional rooftops beneath Jade Dragon Snow Mountain in Lijiang
Edison China Journeys

Private journeys in Yunnan

Edison China Journeys

Private drivers, English-speaking guides & trip support in Yunnan.

Private journeys through Dali, Shaxi, Lijiang and Shangri-La, planned around the pace of international travelers.

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Lijiang, Yunnan
Beneath Jade Dragon Snow Mountain

Our roots are in Yunnan10 years in CanadaEnglish & MandarinTours on ToursByLocals

Where would you like to go?

Choose a private itinerary or just the days you need a car. I can also connect stops across regions.

Yujin Bridge at the edge of Shaxi Ancient Town

Yunnan

Follow the old trading route from Dali through Shaxi to Lijiang, or continue into the mountains of Shangri-La.

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Going somewhere else in China?

Choose your support

A little help, or someone alongside you.

Choose the arrangement that fits your trip. You can combine services on different days, subject to availability.

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For independent sightseeing

Private vehicle & driver

Request a Mandarin-speaking driver for transfers or sightseeing days, with English-language coordination from Edison online if agreed. The driver provides transport; accompanying you on foot, interpreting and cultural guiding are separate services. Your quote confirms the route, vehicle, language and hours.

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For context along the way

Local English-speaking guide

Request a guide beside you for cultural visits, local conversation or selected days within an independent trip. Confirm the guide’s dates and language separately from the driver; working hours, transport and tickets are specified in your quote.

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For personal accompaniment

Travel with Edison

Ask which dates Edison can join you in person. His accompaniment depends on his schedule and must be confirmed in writing for your trip.

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For help with the practical details

Planning & online support

Discuss your route, driver communication and other support you need. Tasks, dates, contact method and support hours are agreed before booking. This service does not include someone accompanying you in person.

Your written quote sets out the people, transport and support included. Compare the options →

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Journeys with room to wander

Thoughtful starting points, shaped around your pace and interests.

Prefer a different route? These journeys are starting points. Edison can suggest a route based on your dates, interests and pace.

Travel beyond one tour

Planning a longer Yunnan journey?

Connect Dali, Shaxi, Lijiang, Tiger Leaping Gorge and Shangri-La into one practical 5–10 day route, shaped around the season and your pace.

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DaliShaxiLijiangTiger Leaping GorgeShangri-La
Portrait of Edison in YunnanDali, Yunnan · English & Mandarin

Meet Edison

Meet the guide behind your trip.

I’m Edison, a guide and the owner of Edison China Journeys. My travel agency started in Yunnan. When you write, you speak directly with me. I plan each private trip around your dates, your people and your pace.

I also arrange journeys in Shanghai, Hangzhou and Chengdu. You can travel with a local driver and my English support online, or have a local English-speaking guide join you in person.

More about Edison My public ToursByLocals profile

Why travel private

Less rushing. More understanding.

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A journey shaped around you

Your interests, energy and pace guide the day. The plan leaves room for pauses and questions within the agreed route and service time.

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Local knowledge, clear English

I started guiding in Yunnan and spent 10 years in Canada. We can talk through the details of your trip in English or Mandarin.

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One person from planning to coordination

You speak directly with Edison, with the agreed combination of local hosting, transport and practical support kept clear from the start.

From first idea to a clear plan

Know what happens next.

A useful conversation starts with your priorities. The route and service scope give us a clear basis for a quote.

  1. 01

    Share the essentials

    Send your dates, group size, places and the days you need help. Mention anything already booked.

  2. 02

    Choose a practical direction

    We agree on the main route, pace and service options before developing the arrangements further.

  3. 03

    Review your proposal & quote

    Before paying, review the itinerary, availability, itemised costs, inclusions, exclusions, payment schedule and cancellation terms in writing.

  4. 04

    Confirm, then refine

    Follow the agreed booking and payment steps, then receive written confirmation. Significant changes need a fresh price and availability check. Sending an inquiry does not reserve a vehicle, guide or Edison’s time.

Good to know

Before you write

What are the payment and cancellation terms?

Each direct booking has written payment and cancellation terms agreed before payment. These depend on the arrangements for your trip. Read the general cancellation & refund policy →

How can I plan transport between Yunnan destinations?

Find answers for Kunming to Dali or Lijiang, and for Dali or Lijiang to Shaxi and Shibaoshan. Each route has its own question, followed by shared advice on tickets, pickups and sightseeing stops.Read the transport Q&A →

Can a journey be customized?

Yes. The published tours are useful starting points. Timing, pace and stops can be discussed around your interests and practical travel conditions.

Where can a journey begin?

In Yunnan, you can start in Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, Shaxi or Shangri-La. I also arrange trips in Shanghai, Hangzhou and Chengdu. Airport, station and hotel pickups are planned separately. Your exact meeting point and route are confirmed before booking.

How do I book?

For a published ToursByLocals tour, check its current price, availability and booking terms on the linked listing. For a custom route or different service, contact Edison to agree on the scope and receive a proposal and quote before confirming.

Can you help first-time visitors to China?

Absolutely. Edison can explain local customs, transport and everyday practical details in clear English so the experience feels comfortable from the start.

Before you decide

A clearer starting point.

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Start a conversation

Tell Edison what you need help with.

Share your dates, group size, the days you need help and anything already booked. A rough plan is enough to start. English and Mandarin are both welcome.

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