Alvin, also known as Xiao Ming by his associates in China, is the founder and general manager of Shangrila Adventure. Alvin loves traveling and is very passionate for outdoors activities. He especially loves trekking and climbing, and believes that the outdoors is good for everyone. Since 2005 Alvin has been regularly organizing outdoor expeditions to China, especially YunNan, SiChuan, Tibet and XinJiang, as well as Central Asia.

Alvin has attended courses in 1st aid, ice-climbing and high-altitude mountain guide. He is very experienced in high-altitude and particularly loves climbing. Alvin has climbed several mountains in China such Mount HaBa, SiGuNiang 12&3, XueBaoDing, as well as Mera Peak in Nepal. He has travelled extensively in SiChuan and YunNan region, and is always looking out for new adventures for himself, as well as for his clients. Prior to setting foot in outdoors adventure, Alvin was an IT consultant at two multi-national companies. Alvin has a Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) from Nanyang Technological University Singapore