Cross Culture Pavilion
Why Travel with Cecilia
I am not a travel agent, and do not plan to become one. So, why would you want to travel to China with me?

First,
I am a Chinese who grew up in China. Later, I received my university education in the United
States
, and I have lived and worked in Austin, Texas, for more than 15 years. I understand and love both
Eastern and Western cultures.
The trips that I organize to China are extended Cross Culture Pavilion
workshops, quite different than many "tours groups". I have guided people from the US and other countries, and
we all became friends. This is one of the most interesting points of traveling.

Second, I have long-term relationships with
travel agency partners in China who are my trusted partners.
With the frequency of scandals surrounding travel agencies in China and elsewhere, these relationships are
perhaps more important than ever before.

Third, I have extensive international
travel experience, in China and elsewhere in the world. As a
cross-culture consultant and instructor, as well as a photographer, I love to visit both places that are justly
famous, and special spots that are well off the beaten tourist routes. I like to plan trips that include large cities,
but also towns and villages, trips that explore the mountains, descend rivers and lakes, and visit the
oceanside. I love to find places that the established tours groups may not visit. Creating the routes where we
can find the
true color of China & Chinese life - that is my goal, and a great reward of travel.

In addition, because I am not a travel agent, I do not visit the same places over and over again. I am a

discoverer and adventurer
. I am a member of the travel group I guide, so the trips I organize are for you, but
also for me too. I won't waste my time, and I won't waste yours -
trust me!

If you would like to
save your research and planning time for your trip; if you would like to have the
experience of traveling in China with an expert in Chinese culture as your guide and fellow traveler, someone
who will
take care of the planning and reservations, the trip management, and things that you will need while
on the road, check out the
Cecilia is the intrstructor for Culture & Travel courses at Univ. of Texas at Austin:
Upon request, I offer live online seminars. Please contact us.
Quotation from China Travel Group members --

"Traveling to China with Cecilia (a native) was a real treat. I got to experience the real
China vs. the one created to satisfy regular tourists. Cecilia took care of all the details
and I had a wonderful experience that was educational, safe, transforming and most of
all FUN!!

Maria E. Cordero-Shutter
Teacher, 2nd Grade bilingual, Austin TX