Nicely Made in China

China news on quality products, lifestyle, design and services.

NEW: NICELY MADE in CHINA PARTNERS

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Nicely Made in China Partners screen shot.

It’s over a year now since Nicely Made in China (NMiC) was launched! We are happy to report that its success, so far, continues to both please and surprise us. In 14 months, we have interviewed and introduced almost 50 producers/service providers.  The site has had over 39,000 unique visitors and over 115,000 pages have been viewed.  All this is helping to establish Nicely Made in China as a strong brand and a viable business.

As proof of our growing strength, we continuously receive requests from company owners wanting to become part of the NMiC family or wanting to find reliable service and product providers in China. In response to this demand we have created a new area within the NMiC site,  (http://partners.nicelymadeinchina.com) where Nicely Made in China partners will be able to generate their own content  - subject to review by NMiC - for a fee.

In this section, you will find a wider range of products and services, of particular interest, we believe, to the small and medium sized businesses amongst our readers – services such as translation, business centres and logistics.  We will screen the companies with the same thoroughness that we have applied so far. And in keeping with our personable approach, we will introduce one company at a time, slowly building a valuable directory of companies providing premium quality products and services from China.

First off, we are delighted to introduce Ms Josephine Lau who presents Centre O Business Centre based in Hong Kong and Serge Pierrard who runs the Beijing-based Travel Stone travel agency.

RED ROCK TREK – TREKS & EXPEDITIONS

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Culture and adventure holidays are now relatively common in China. But if you’re looking for something off-the-beaten-track, where knowledgeable and reliable guides are paramount, there are fewer options. Nicely Made in China (NMiC) has found such a team for you!  They are called Red Rock, and are based in Dali, in the heart of Yunnan, a favourite region of China amongst those in the know. NMiC had a fascinating chat with Australia-born Mancunian Ed Jocelyn, a Long March scholar, and one of the two founders of Red Rock. He talks about rediscovering ancient tea and horse trails, the differences between mules and horses, and speaking Mandarin with a Yunnan accent. Read the rest of this entry »

GLOBAL NOMAD – TRAVEL AGENCY

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Summer is here and to help those of you who have no holiday plans Nicely Made in China (NMiC) talked to a young French woman, Marion Chaygneaud-Dupuy. Marion has been a trekking guide in the Himalayas since her 20′s exploring places such as Ladakh, Tibet and Nepal. After studying tightrope walking and juggling in Bordeaux she went on to study Tibetan buddhist philosophy in Darjeeling. Marion – who speaks Tibetan – has been living in Lhasa for the past 9 years and has created a truly original travel agency called Global Nomad. But Global Nomad is more than just a travel agency, as you will discover and Marion goes the extra mile to make sure her visitors leave Tibet with an unforgettable experience. Read the rest of this entry »

THE OPPOSITE HOUSE

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One of the sectors changing fast in China is the hospitality sector. Among the most talked about boutique hotels in China is The Opposite House (TOH),  located in the heart of Beijing – in trendy Sanlitun. In order to learn why TOH is so highly regarded, Nicely Made in China (NMiC) paid a visit to Anthony Ross, TOH General Manager, who told us about role play, attention to detail and having a laugh while working. Read the rest of this entry »