Services & pricing

“Comfort Start” — 14 Days of Personal Mentorship

Not an online course. Not a consultation. Real, hands-on support through every first step — until you stand on your own.

The route

Your 14 Days, Day by Day

Days 1–2

Arrival & Legal Ground

Airport pickup, check-in, hotel/apartment registration. Police registration within 24 hours — no queues, no panic.

Days 3–4

Home Hunt

At least 3 viewings with me. I translate the contract, show real market prices, negotiate the deposit. You sign only when every clause is clear.

Day 5

Connection

SIM card (China Unicom / Telecom), Wi-Fi setup, phone optimization: maps, VPN-free alternatives, the apps that replace Google.

Days 6–7

Money

Personal and/or corporate bank account. WeChat Pay and Alipay binding, first real transactions — markets, taxis, coffee.

Days 8–10

City Mastery

Metro and buses, DiDi taxi, high-speed train booking, food delivery (Meituan / Ele.me), local markets and Taobao/JD ordering.

Days 11–12

Daily-Life Fluency

Clinic visit, barbershop, gym, hardware store. The 5% of situations where apps aren’t enough — I’m beside you for all of them.

Days 13–14

Independence Run

You run the day; I shadow and correct. Final debrief, contacts handover, Certificate of Completion — your first Chinese milestone.

“Live in peace, work with joy — that is what a good start in China feels like.”

— CNBase principle

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Choose Your Format

First 3 Clients · −50%

Comfort Start · 14 days

  • Full day-by-day program above
  • Accommodation & meals included
  • 24/7 Telegram support
  • Certificate of Completion

Regular: 11,000 RMB (~1,500 USD)

5,500 RMB

+ 1,000 RMB deposit reserves your dates.

Reserve Your Spot

Extra Week

  • Extended accompaniment
  • Discounted weekly rate
  • Available after your first stay

3,000 RMB / week

For those who want a longer runway.

Add to Booking

Free Consultation

  • 15-minute video call
  • No obligations
  • Honest “is China for you” answer

0 RMB

We’ll decide together where to begin.

Book a Call

Not included — and that’s honest:

International flights · visa fees · apartment rent & deposit · personal expenses. Everything else is covered.

How Booking Works

1

Request

Send the form or message me on Telegram.

2

Call

Free 15-minute video call — we plan your dates.

3

Deposit

1,000 RMB deposit locks your slot.

4

Arrival

I meet you at the airport. Your start begins.

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