China, with a Friend.
A local friend who speaks your language, knows the best noodle spots, and makes sure you never feel lost. From the moment you land β you're not a tourist. You're with someone who belongs here.
Handpicked Local Friends in 12 Cities Β· 5-Step Vetting Β· Secure Payment Β· 24/7 Support
China Is Breathtaking. Navigating It Shouldn't Be a Struggle.
Not a Tour Guide. A Local Friend.
Someone who lives here, speaks your language, and wants to show you the China they love β not the one in the guidebook.
| Typical Tour Guide | Your Local Friend β¨ β¨ |
|---|---|
| Recites dates and dynasties | Shares stories only locals know, in your language |
| Follows a fixed itinerary | Goes where your curiosity leads |
| Takes you where the buses go | Reveals hidden teahouses, back-alley kitchens, morning markets |
| Clock-watching, 9-to-5 | From morning airport pickup to late-night hot pot |
| Delivers a tour | Shares their city β the food, the streets, the real stories |
Journeys We Craft Together
Every trip is different. Here are the most popular ways travelers explore China with a local companion.
First Steps β Airport Welcome
Touch down to a warm welcome. Your companion meets you at the gate, hands you a local SIM, and gets you settled. By the time you reach your hotel, you're connected, oriented, and already planning tomorrow's adventure over a welcome drink.
Β₯499A Day in Your City
Eight hours with a local who knows every street, every story, and every secret spot. Wander morning markets. Find the dumpling shop with no English sign and a line around the block. Cross bridges you'd never find alone. This is the day you'll tell stories about.
Β₯1,099Table for Two β Culinary Journey
Not a food tour. A journey through China's kitchen, guided by someone who grew up eating here. Hand-pulled noodles at dawn. Hot pot in a converted air-raid shelter. Street skewers under neon lights. Every bite comes with a story.
Β₯599Finding Home β Apartment Search
Your companion scouts listings, accompanies every viewing, and reads every line of every contract. They know which neighborhoods suit expats, which landlords are fair, and which 'too good to be true' deals are exactly that. Find your home in China, with someone who already knows the block.
Β₯899By Your Side β Medical Support
When health matters can't wait and language barriers can't be risked. Your companion handles hospital registration, translates every consultation, and stays with you until you're comfortably back home. Discretion guaranteed.
Β₯899Business Beyond Borders
Factory visits, trade meetings, supplier negotiations β every word matters. Your companion provides polished, confidential interpretation and helps navigate the unwritten rules of Chinese business culture. Professional presence, local insight.
Β₯1,499Curated Routes β Classic & Hidden
Every city has its postcard sights and its secret corners. Choose your path β or blend both. Your companion knows every stone.
Shanghai: Bund to French Concession
Morning mist over the Bund, then deep into the French Concession's plane-tree avenues. Art Deco mansions, a 1920s dumpling house, and sunset cocktails above the skyline. The Shanghai you've seen in films β now breathe it in.
Beijing: Great Wall & Forbidden City
Walk the Wall at Mutianyu as morning light hits the watchtowers β before the crowds arrive. Then the Forbidden City, not rushed but revealed: the empress's garden, the hall of supreme harmony, the stories guidebooks skip.
Chengdu: Pandas, Parks & Sichuan Spice
Morning with the giant pandas before the crowds. Then into People's Park for matchmaking corner and ear-cleaning β yes, really. Hot pot so numbing it rewires your senses. This is Chengdu at its most alive.
Beijing: Hutong Lives & Courtyard Kitchens
Slip into the hutongs where old Beijing still breathes. A calligrapher's courtyard studio. A family kitchen making jiaozi the same way for four generations. Rooftop tea as the sun sets over a sea of grey-tiled roofs. This is the Beijing no tour bus ever finds.
Xi'an: Lost Mosques & Noodle Masters
Deep in the Muslim Quarter's back lanes β a 7th-century mosque hidden behind Chinese pagoda gates. A family bakery where the brick oven hasn't cooled in 130 years. Then into a noodle master's home kitchen where hand-pulled biangbiang noodles are stretched to the width of a belt before your eyes.
Hangzhou: West Lake Serenity & Tea Plantations
A morning boat across West Lake's misty waters. Stroll the causeways Marco Polo called 'paradise on earth.' Then into Longjing's terraced tea fields where families have cultivated China's most famous green tea since the Tang Dynasty. Taste the spring harvest at its source.
How Your Journey Unfolds
Three simple steps from booking to exploring. Your adventure begins before you even pack.
1. Tell Us Your Travel Vision
Choose your city, dates, and the kind of experience you're after. Food obsessions? Hidden neighborhoods? Business meetings? Share what excites you β dietary needs, accessibility, pace preferences. The more we know, the richer your journey.
2. Meet Your Match
We pair you with a companion whose expertise and personality fit your trip. Review their profile, watch their introduction video, read verified traveler reviews. Feel that spark of excitement? Confirm with a secure deposit.
3. Step Into China, Seamlessly
Your companion reaches out before you fly. They're at the airport when you land. From that moment, you're not a tourist figuring things out β you're a traveler with a local friend who has everything handled.
Cities Where We Craft Journeys
Shanghai Β· Beijing Β· Shenzhen Β· Guangzhou Β· Chengdu Β· Hangzhou Β· Nanjing Β· Xi'an Β· Chongqing Β· Kunming Β· Xiamen Β· Qingdao
Travelers' Stories
βI'd dreamed of visiting China for 15 years but was honestly intimidated. My companion met us at Shanghai Pudong at midnight β jet-lagged, overwhelmed, nervous. Within an hour we were eating the best soup dumplings of our lives in a tiny shop I'll never find again. The rest of the trip flowed from there. I've recommended ChinaPass to every friend who's asked about China since.β
Marcus & Elena T., Berlin β Shanghai & Suzhou, June 2026
βTraveling with celiac disease terrified me. My companion in Chengdu printed allergy cards in Chinese, called every restaurant ahead, and somehow found gluten-free versions of dishes I thought I'd never taste. Two weeks in Sichuan and I didn't get sick once. That's not luck β that's having someone who genuinely cares.β
Sarah K., Teacher, London β Chengdu, July 2026
βI moved to Shenzhen for work and needed an apartment in one week. My companion scouted 12 listings, joined every viewing, and caught two illegal sublets before I signed anything. She negotiated the deposit from three months to one and helped me register with the local police station. Three months later, she's still my go-to when I need anything. She's not a fixer. She's my first friend in China.β
James W., Product Manager, Melbourne β Shenzhen, August 2026
Trusted by Travelers Worldwide
How We Earn Your Trust
Every fixer goes through a rigorous 5-step vetting process. We accept fewer than 1 in 6 applicants.
Application Review
We check language proficiency, local knowledge, and communication skills through written assessments.
Video Interview
30-minute face-to-face interview. We evaluate personality, reliability, and genuine desire to help travelers.
Background Check
Identity verification, criminal record check, and 3 reference calls with previous clients or employers.
Trial Booking
First 3 bookings are shadowed by a senior fixer. Real-world performance evaluation before full approval.
Ongoing Quality
Every booking is reviewed. Rating below 4.5/5 triggers retraining. Below 4.0/5 three times = removed from platform.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before booking your fixer.
How do I know my fixer is trustworthy?+
Every fixer passes a 5-step vetting process including background check, video interview, and trial bookings. You'll see their profile, intro video, and verified reviews before confirming. Plus, our support team monitors every booking.
What if my fixer doesn't show up?+
We'll send a replacement within 30 minutes or give you a full refund. Our team is online 24/7 β you're never stranded. In 12+ cities, we always have backup fixers on standby.
Can I cancel or change my booking?+
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your booking. Changes (date, time, service type) are free up to 12 hours before. Last-minute changes? Contact support and we'll do our best.
How is payment handled?+
You pay a deposit online (PayPal or crypto) to confirm your booking. The balance is paid when your fixer meets you. No hidden fees. No surprise charges. Your payment is secured and protected.
What if I need help outside of booking hours?+
Our support team is online 24/7. Lost at 3am? Fixer not responding? Medical emergency? We answer within 5 minutes, guaranteed. You'll have a direct chat with your fixer + our support team from the moment you book.
Do fixers speak my language?+
All fixers are fluent in English plus at least one other language. Many speak 3+ languages. When you book, select your preferred language and we'll match you with a fixer who speaks it fluently.
Secure Payment, Guaranteed
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No Hidden Fees
The price you see is the price you pay. No service fees, no booking fees, no surprise charges.
Balance at Pickup
You only pay the deposit online. The balance is paid when your fixer meets you in person.
Free Travel Guides β Everything You Need to Prepare
Honest, detailed, and always up to date. Read them on the flight. Your companion handles the rest.
Entry & Visas
Visa types explained, 144-hour transit rules, immigration card walkthrough, customs red lines.
Digital Survival
SIM card guide, Alipay & WeChat Pay setup with screenshots, VPN comparison tested monthly.
Getting Around
Book trains on 12306, order DiDi without Chinese, metro cards, shared bikes, intercity travel.
Finding Housing
Expat neighborhoods, rental contract red flags, deposit protection, Ziroom & Lianjia guide.
Work Relocation Kit
Z Visa timeline, tax breakdown, social insurance by country, bank account setup, driver's license.
Chinese Survival Phrases
50 essential phrases with audio β ordering food, bargaining, emergencies, taxi directions.
Your China Story Starts Here.
You've read the guides. You've seen the photos. Now experience it β with someone who calls it home.
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