Our People: Meet the Faces Behind the Wonders
A journey is only as deep as the people you share it with. Read the stories of our local "best friends" who make our trips extraordinary. If a particular story resonates with you, we will ensure your paths cross during your adventure.
Naxi Village Roots Revivalists
Azu & Rong
From city life to village dreams—Azu, a Naxi local, and Rong, a former finance student, turned their love for food and family into a beautiful escape. In their renovated ancestral courtyard nestled in a Naxi village, they cook homegrown ingredients into comforting Yunnan homestead dishes.
Come taste, pick, relax, and feel like you’ve returned to a simpler time.
Visit Their Garden Kitchen >>
Guide& Experience Designer
TseDan Rob
Civil engineer by training, Khampa son by birth – Rob crafts journeys where glacial treks meet vineyard sunsets. This native Shangri-La guardian blends academic precision with childlike wonder, brewing alpine coffee at 4,000m or uncorking terroir-rich wines before snow-capped peaks. Safety meets sophistication in his hands. Walk Boundaries >>
Wild Flavors Guardian
WU Tao
Forget Michelin, Meet Mountain Wisdom. Ex-Songtsam chef Wu Tao hunts wild herbs & crafts childhood memories on a plate. In his self-built timber beneath Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, experience his passion: simple cooking, deep roots, & Yunnan's untamed essence. Taste Authenticity >>