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A private Maldivian island and approaching seaplane at dawn

WALKINGZHOU LUXURY TRAVEL · EST. 2019

Beyond luxury.
Precisely yours.

Bespoke journeys, handled end to end.

From Maldivian private islands and Europe's iconic hotels to African safaris, private aviation, yachting, luxury voyages, skiing and Antarctic land expeditions—we combine first-hand knowledge, global relationships and meticulous execution.

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MALDIVES70+More than 70 luxury resorts personally experienced by our founder
AFRICAAfrican SafarisTwo journeys across South Africa, Zimbabwe and Tanzania
EUROPEIconic HotelsHotel research journeys across Italy, France, Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands and beyond
PRIVATE AVIATIONGlobal AviationFrequently coordinated aircraft include the Global 7500, Gulfstream G700 and Global 6000
SPORTS HOSPITALITYWorld CupOfficial hospitality packages arranged through authorized channels, with complete travel planning
POLAR EXPEDITIONSSouth Pole & Polar CampsWhite Desert's Antarctic camps and South Pole fly-in journeys, alongside Silversea, PONANT and other expedition voyages

OUR EXPERTISE

Travel intelligence,
grounded in experience.

Every area of expertise serves the same purpose: turning complex choices into a journey that feels clear, reliable and genuinely personal.

Maldives & Private Islands
01EXPERTISE

Walkingzhou Expertise

Maldives & Private Islands

First-hand knowledge of more than 70 resorts, from island and villa selection to dining, reefs and private transfers.Explore Maldives
African Safari
02EXPERTISE

Walkingzhou Expertise

African Safari

Seasonality, wildlife movement, camp location, private guides and bush flights shaped into one coherent journey.Start planning
Europe & Iconic Hotels
03EXPERTISE

Walkingzhou Expertise

Europe & Iconic Hotels

Landmark hotels, private villas, vehicles, guides, aviation and yachts coordinated into one considered journey.Start planning
Private Aviation
04EXPERTISE

Walkingzhou Expertise

Private Aviation

Working with multiple private aviation companies, we regularly coordinate Global 7500, Gulfstream G700 and Global 6000 aircraft around the route, party, baggage and airport requirements.Explore private travel
Yachts & Luxury Voyages
05EXPERTISE

Walkingzhou Expertise

Yachts & Luxury Voyages

The right vessel, embarkation point, hotels, transfers and private experiences ashore.Explore private travel
Ski & Polar Journeys
06EXPERTISE

Walkingzhou Expertise

Ski & Polar Journeys

Ski resorts and mountain logistics, plus White Desert’s Whichaway, Echo and Explorer camps, South Pole fly-in journeys and polar voyages.Explore Antarctica

WHY WALKINGZHOU

Better informed.
More precisely handled.

Exceptional travel depends on judgment, not just access.

01

First-hand intelligence

We inspect hotels, islands, camps, aircraft and voyages in person, focusing on the details a brochure rarely reveals.

02

Global relationships

Advisor programs and long-standing hotel relationships create a more effective line of communication.

03

Complex-trip execution

Hotels, rooming, private transport, aviation, yachts and accompanying staff are coordinated as one journey.

04

Discretion and continuity

One point of contact from planning through travel, with discretion throughout.

GLOBAL CLIENTELE · PRIVATE BY DESIGN

30+Countries & regions

Serving Chinese-speaking private clients worldwide.

Walkingzhou has served Chinese-speaking clients based in more than 30 countries and regions. We are particularly experienced in coordinating departures from multiple cities, multigenerational families, accompanying staff, security arrangements and last-minute change. Our clients value informed judgment, responsive execution and discretion; they also include entrepreneurs, public figures and their families.

CONFIDENTIAL THROUGHOUT

The journey is visible.
Our discretion is not.

We do not publicize client names, photographs, stay records or identifiable itinerary details. From the first conversation and trip design through booking, travel support and post-journey document handling, information is used and shared only as necessary to deliver the service.

  • 01No public promotion based on client identity
  • 02Travel details shared on a need-to-know basis
  • 03The same discretion for family, staff and security arrangements
An expedition ship and Zodiac among Antarctic ice

HOW IT WORKS

A private conversation.
A complete journey.

  1. 01
    Discover

    We begin with the people traveling—their pace, preferences, priorities and practical constraints.

  2. 02
    Design

    We shape the route, hotel mix, rooming, transport and experiences, explaining the choices that matter.

  3. 03
    Confirm

    We confirm pricing, terms, payment milestones, privileges and items subject to availability.

  4. 04
    Travel

    We recheck before departure and remain available to manage changes while you travel.

RELATIONSHIPS & RECOGNITION

Relationships should create a better experience for the guest.

Walkingzhou is a member of Serandipians by Traveller Made and works through selected advisor programs, including Marriott STARS & Luminous, Mandarin Oriental Fan Club and VITA by The Leading Hotels of the World. We also maintain long-standing direct relationships with Four Seasons and independent luxury hotels worldwide. Benefits vary by property, rate, date and availability, and are confirmed in writing before booking.

In 2025, Walkingzhou received an Outstanding Achievement recognition at Marriott's Asia Pacific STARS & Luminous Luxury Celestial Club Celebration.

Serandipians Member Travel Designer
Marriott International STARS and Luminous
Mandarin Oriental Fan Club
VITA by The Leading Hotels of the World

INDUSTRY IDENTIFICATION & COMMISSION SETTLEMENT

IATATIDS Travel SellerTACSHotel Commission SettlementONYXCenterSource · Hotel Commission Settlement

Walkingzhou participates in the IATA TIDS travel seller identification program and uses TACS and Onyx CenterSource for hotel commission settlement. Full credential details are available to trade partners on request.

SELECTED HOTEL BRANDS & COLLECTIONS

Selected hotel brands and collections

36BRANDS & COLLECTIONS

We select the right property for the destination and guest—not by brand name alone. These brands and collections are within our global booking coverage; specific privileges remain subject to the property, rate plan, stay dates and availability.

  • Four Seasons
  • Mandarin Oriental
  • The Peninsula Hotels
  • The Ritz-Carlton
  • Bvlgari Hotels & Resorts
  • St. Regis Hotels & Resorts
  • InterContinental Hotels & Resorts
  • Rosewood Hotels & Resorts
  • Park Hyatt
  • Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts
  • Aman
  • The Leading Hotels of the World
  • Preferred Hotels & Resorts
  • Relais & Châteaux
  • The Luxury Collection
  • Shangri-La
  • EDITION
  • Small Luxury Hotels of the World
  • Dorchester Collection
  • Andaz
  • Hyatt Regency
  • Alila
  • Conrad Hotels & Resorts
  • Rocco Forte Hotels
  • Design Hotels
  • Trump Hotels
  • Grand Hyatt
  • Regent Hotels & Resorts
  • W Hotels
  • JW Marriott
  • Jumeirah
  • Hotel Indigo
  • Kimpton
  • Autograph Collection
  • Tribute Portfolio
  • The Langham

Brand names and logos are trademarks of their respective owners and are shown solely to identify booking coverage; they do not imply a fixed affiliation or guaranteed privileges.

FOUNDER-LED · EXPERIENCE-DRIVEN

Better judgment begins with being there.

Founded in China in 2019, Walkingzhou Luxury Travel is a founder-led boutique travel company that designs bespoke journeys and luxury hotel stays for private clients and discerning families worldwide. Our founder has personally experienced more than 70 luxury resorts in the Maldives, traveled twice through Africa—including South Africa, Zimbabwe and Tanzania—and made multiple hotel research journeys across Italy, France, Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands and other European destinations.

We regularly design and book journeys featuring Singita, &Beyond and Wilderness in Africa, alongside LHW, Aman, Four Seasons, Belmond, Oetker Collection, Cheval Blanc and Bulgari hotels worldwide. Our private travel capabilities span branded yacht voyages, Four Seasons Private Jet Experience, Aman Jet Expeditions and point-to-point aircraft charter. Through multiple private aviation companies, we regularly coordinate Bombardier Global 7500, Gulfstream G700 and Bombardier Global 6000 aircraft.

Our work also covers official World Cup hospitality packages arranged through authorized channels, White Desert's Whichaway Camp, Echo Base and Explorer Camp with fly-in journeys to the South Pole, and Arctic and Antarctic expeditions with Silversea and PONANT. Hotels, aviation, ground arrangements, voyages and changes en route are coordinated as one complete journey.

First Greater China BookingFour Seasons Yachts
Second Mainland China BookingFour Seasons Private Jet Experience
Multiple aviation partnersGlobal 7500 · Gulfstream G700 · Global 6000

“First” and “second” reflect information confirmed to Walkingzhou by the relevant partners at the time of booking.

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PLANNING PERSPECTIVES

Knowledge that shapes better decisions.

Three important ways to think about destinations, hotels and journey design.

MALDIVES INTELLIGENCE

Choosing a Maldives resort: seven factors that matter beyond the brand

Island scale, transfer logistics, beaches, reefs and villa location.

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Choosing a private aircraft: why range, baggage and airports matter more than seat count

Start with the mission, not a glossy cabin photograph.

Read insight FAMILY TRAVEL

Multigenerational travel: reducing room changes and repeated packing

Rooming, arrival sequence and transfers designed for every traveler.

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Every exceptional journey starts with a private conversation.

Tell us who is traveling, your preferred dates, what you have in mind and what matters most. We typically respond within one business day.

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