Beijing · GUIDE SERVICE
Beijing, through local eyes
Look beyond the palace walls to the lanes, courtyards and everyday rhythms of the capital.
History & heritage · Neighbourhood life
EXPLORE & REQUEST A GUIDELOCAL GUIDE SERVICES
See China through local eyes.
A city’s history. Its everyday rhythms. Your own interests.
EXPLORE THE CITIESWhere would you like a local perspective?
Explore city ideas, then tell us the language and length you prefer. These preferences support a guide request; they do not confirm availability.
Shanghai · GUIDE SERVICE
Shanghai, one neighbourhood at a time
Read the city through its riverfront buildings, tree-lined streets and changing neighbourhoods.
Architecture & design · Neighbourhood life
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Xi’an · GUIDE SERVICE
Xi’an, a conversation with history
Make sense of an ancient capital, from its city walls to the stories around the table.
History & heritage · Food & tea
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Chengdu · GUIDE SERVICE
Chengdu, at the tea table
Slow down for teahouses, local flavours and the small rituals of a Sichuan day.
Neighbourhood life · Food & tea
EXPLORE & REQUEST A GUIDEA guide request, thoughtfully made.
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Choose your city
Start with a city and the stories you want to discover.
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Tell us what matters
Include language, date, party size, pace and any access needs.
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Prepare your brief
Download your brief to share. Confirm your guide, arrangements and quotation before booking.
Ideas for a day with a guide.
Use these themes as a conversation starter. Stops, timing, inclusions and pricing are agreed in your proposal.
Beijing · PLANNING IDEA
Beijing: lanes, courtyards & palace stories
A starting idea for a private city introduction, connecting imperial history with the life of the surrounding neighbourhoods.
VIEW THE GUIDED IDEAShanghai · PLANNING IDEA
Shanghai: streets, buildings & stories
An architecture-led city idea, with room for photography and the contrasts between riverfront and residential streets.
VIEW THE GUIDED IDEAXi’an · PLANNING IDEA
Xi’an: an ancient capital, explained
A history-focused planning idea that can be adapted to a city day or a separately arranged museum visit.
VIEW THE GUIDED IDEAChengdu · PLANNING IDEA
Chengdu: tea & everyday life
A slower city idea shaped around teahouses, conversation and the flavours that matter to you.
VIEW THE GUIDED IDEABefore you choose a guide.
Can I choose a particular guide?
Share your preferences in your brief. The guide’s identity, language, availability and any request for a specific person must be confirmed before booking.
Which guiding languages are available?
The language selector records your preference. It is not a guarantee of a guide speaking that language; the match must be confirmed for your city and date.
Are tickets, transport and meals included?
The city ideas are starting points. Guide fees, admission, transport, meals, meeting places and cancellation terms are itemised in a confirmed proposal.
Does preparing a brief book my guide?
No. Your brief is saved on this device for you to download and share. It does not send a request, reserve a guide or take payment.