Private virtual tours
China, with a friend who lives there.
Your guide walks the streets in real time, turns when you ask, lingers where you want to stay — and the people you love can be right there beside you, from their own homes.
Explore with Joy offers private live virtual tours of China on Zoom. Each one-hour walk is led by a real local English-speaking guide from the destination, while you and your family join from home.
What it feels like
A real guide, walking through China right now, talking with you as you go. You point, they turn. You ask, they answer. It's not a recording — it's a shared moment.
Who it's for
You, your family joining from their own homes, and friends near or far. Everyone sees the same streets and hears the same stories — together.
What you need
No travel. No special equipment. Just an internet connection and a computer, tablet or smartphone — tours run on Zoom.
FAQ
Is the tour live or recorded?
Your tour is live. A real guide walks with you in China, in real time. The sample walks on our website are the recordings — they're there to give you a feel for each city.
Who leads my tour?
A real local English-speaking guide who lives in China and is physically at your destination during the tour.
Who is Joy?
Joy is our sample-walk AI host. She introduces the recorded sample walks on our website. Your own private tour is always led by your local guide.
Can family join from different homes?
Yes. Family and friends can each join from their own home, wherever they live, and share the walk together.
How do I join on Zoom?
Before your tour, we'll send you a simple link. Just click it at tour time on your computer, tablet or smartphone, and you'll join the walk. We'll explain each step in plain language. No Zoom account is needed.
Do I need my camera on?
No. Your camera is entirely up to you. Many guests like to say hello, but you're welcome to just watch, listen and ask questions.
When can I book?
Tours are launching soon — join the waitlist to be first in line.
What is a live virtual tour of China?
A live virtual tour is a private Zoom experience led by a real local English-speaking guide in China. You join from home and explore together in real time.
How long is a live walk?
Each private live walk lasts about an hour.
Are the tours suitable for seniors?
Yes. The tours are designed for seniors, families and groups, with no travel and no special equipment — just an internet connection and a computer, tablet or smartphone.
Which places can we explore?
The Great Wall, Beijing, Shanghai, Xi'an, Chongqing, Guangzhou, Shenzhen and Chengdu. The sample walks are recorded previews; your own private live tour may include different stops, led by your guide.
Contact Us
We'd love to hear from you — reach out any way that suits you.
