ShanTour 杉途
About Us
Back to nature, back to human
At Shantour, we believe the best way to experience China is through its people, landscapes, and flavors. Founded by two travel enthusiasts, Shantour offers authentic, local-guided experiences for international travelers. Whether you're hiking through breathtaking mountain trails, enjoying a meal in a local place, or wandering through hidden communities, we bring you closer to the heart of China. With a passion for nature and a love for genuine cultural encounters, we invite you to discover China the way we do—off the beaten path, one unforgettable experience at a time.
Our Story
We are two adventurous backpackers who met during a trekking trip in Xinjiang. Yimeng, a former lawyer, had just left her intense legal career and chose to begin her exploration of the world by re-tracing the Ancient Silk Road. Sylvie, a former humanitarian aid worker, returned to China after a decade of wandering abroad and sought to re-discover the familiar yet unfamiliar corners of her homeland.
On our journeys, it is the people and nature that captivate us the most. Our brand Shantour can be:
Shan (山): wandering through majestic mountains.
Shan (杉): feeling all living beings in the forest.
Shan (删): shedding the noise of modern life.
We invite you to step away from the chaos and reconnect with nature and humanity. Let us guide you to "كورەمىن" (köremin)—“see" or "like" in Khazak—the nature, and "ཚོར་བ།" (tshor ba)—"feel" in Tibetan— the soul rooted in these lands.
