China travel is easier
when you know a local

Your 24/7 personal travel assistant in China.
A real person. Not a translator. Not AI.

China Travel Guides

Practical guides written by locals

BEFORE YOU GO
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Visa Policy

Do you need a visa? 54 countries don't

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Internet & VPN

VPN setup, eSIM, and what's blocked

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Essential Apps

WeChat, Alipay, Didi — download first

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Payment Setup

Mobile pay, cash, and foreign cards
WHILE IN CHINA
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Getting Around

Metro, trains, Didi, and taxis

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Food & Dining

QR ordering, street food, useful phrases

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Culture & Etiquette

No tipping, social norms, dining tips

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Emergency Contacts

110/120/119, embassies, hospitals
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In China, some things only a real person can do

Bookings by phone only

That local restaurant only takes reservations by phone. In Chinese. No online booking, no English option.

Prices you can't see

Locals find the best deals on Chinese apps. Those apps don't work in your language. The real price is right there. You just can't see it.

Is this price fair?

A taxi quotes ¥400. A day tour costs ¥800. Fair prices or tourist prices? Without local knowledge, it's hard to tell.

No common language

Hotel staff speak Chinese. A driver needs to ask you something. Translator apps can't handle real back-and-forth conversations.

What if a Chinese local could handle all of this for you, right from WhatsApp?

Why Not Just Use...

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Google Translate?

Free

Translates words, not context. Can't call a restaurant to book, can't check real prices on Chinese apps, can't have a real conversation with a driver.

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A tour guide?

$100-300/day

Fixed schedule. You go where they go. With CLF, you keep your freedom and get help only when you need it.

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ChatGPT / AI?

Free — $20/mo

Gives generic answers from old data. Can't call anyone, can't check live prices, can't act on your behalf. No local judgment.

Real Scenarios We Help With Every Day

Here's what a typical conversation looks like.

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Carl Liu Online

💰 Is This Worth It?

I found a Great Wall day tour for ¥800 per person. The hotel front desk recommended it. Is this a good price?
Checked Meituan and Ctrip for you! 🔍 Similar tours from top-rated operators are ¥280-350. ¥800 is a typical hotel markup. I found one for ¥320 with great reviews and lunch included. Want the link? I'll walk you through booking it 📱

A local checks the real price. You decide.

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Anita Wang Online

📞 Making Reservations

Can you call this restaurant and book a table for 2 tomorrow at 7pm? [sends restaurant name]
Just called them! ✅ You're booked for 7pm tomorrow, table for 2. Address: 88 Nanjing Road, 2nd floor. Mention the name "David" at the door 🙌. Enjoy your dinner! 🍴

We make the calls in Chinese, you get the results in English.

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Molly Liu Online

🚕 Is This Price Right?

I just landed at Shanghai airport and a taxi driver outside is asking 400 RMB to take me to my hotel. Is that normal?
That's way too much! 🚨 I just checked on Didi — a ride to your hotel should be around ¥90. Don't take the drivers outside the terminal, they always overcharge. Go to the official taxi queue inside — metered ride will be about ¥110-130. Or I can walk you through booking a Didi right now! 📱

Knowing the real price is the best protection.

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Carl Liu Online

🗣 Talk to Them For Me

We're at a scenic spot but a staff member is blocking us and speaking Chinese. We have no idea what's going on. Can you talk to him for us? [voice message]
All sorted! ✅ He was saying this is the exit of the scenic area. You need to go around to the main entrance and buy tickets there first. I'll send you the walking route to the ticket office, it's about 5 min away 🗺

When you can't communicate, we become your voice.

How It Works

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Step 1

Message us on WhatsApp

Tell us about your trip or question.

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Step 2

Chat anytime

Text, photo, or voice. In any language.

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Step 3

We handle the rest

Avg reply: 3-5 min. We do the Chinese part.

No app to download. No registration. Just WhatsApp.

What Travelers Say

★★★★★

"I asked about a random noodle shop near my hotel and they not only told me what to order, but warned me it's super spicy and suggested a milder option. Felt like texting a local friend."

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Sarah

🇺🇸 USA

★★★★★

"They couldn't get me into the restaurant I wanted (fully booked), but found me an even better one nearby. Honestly appreciated that they tried so hard."

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James

🇬🇧 UK

★★★★★

"My assistant helped me avoid a tourist trap and completely rethink my day plan. Worth every penny."

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Marie

🇫🇷 France

★★★★☆

"Not gonna lie, there were a couple things they couldn't help with. But 90% of the time they were a lifesaver, and they were always super nice about it."

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Tom

🇦🇺 Australia

👥 500+ travelers helped ⭐ 4.9/5 average rating ⚡ Response within 5 minutes

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Our Services

Once you purchase, you'll be connected with a real Chinese local on WhatsApp. During your trip in China, you can message us anytime for real-time help: translating menus, getting directions, making phone calls on your behalf, and solving any language barrier you encounter. Message us in whatever language you're most comfortable with. We'll respond in the same language and handle everything in Chinese on your end.
When you need to communicate with someone in Chinese by phone (like making a restaurant reservation, talking to a taxi driver, or calling a hotel front desk), our agent will make the call for you in Chinese and report back the result via WhatsApp. You never need to speak Chinese yourself.
We do not provide: in-person accompaniment or physical guide services; booking or payment for hotels, flights, tickets, or any third-party services (we advise, you book); legal, medical, or financial professional advice. We support multiple languages. We are your communication bridge and local knowledge source, not a travel agency.
We don't make bookings or payments on your behalf, but we'll walk you through exactly how to do it yourself: which app to use, which buttons to click, and what to look out for. If you run into any issues during the process, we're right here to help.

Service Hours & Response

Our core team works 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM Beijing Time (GMT+8) and responds to messages as fast as possible. Outside these hours, we have on-duty staff ready to help you anytime. You can message us 24/7.
During core hours (8AM-10PM Beijing Time): you'll typically receive a response within 3-5 minutes. Outside core hours: on-duty staff will respond as soon as possible.
We have on-duty staff outside core hours, so feel free to message us anytime. For true emergencies (medical, safety), please also call 120 (ambulance) or 110 (police). These numbers work even without a Chinese phone plan.

General Questions

No! You only need WhatsApp, which you probably already have on your phone. No other app to download, no account to create, no registration form to fill out. Just pay and start chatting.
Message us in any language you're comfortable with. Our team will respond in the same language. No need to write in English if that's not your first language.
Yes. We only collect the minimum information needed to provide our service (your WhatsApp number and payment info). Payment is handled securely by PayPal. We never see your card details. We don't store conversation logs after your service period ends. See our Privacy Policy for full details.
You'll be connected to our service team rather than a single dedicated person. This means you get faster responses because multiple team members can assist you. Don't worry, our team shares context internally so you never have to repeat yourself.
Honestly? No, and we think that's important to say upfront. We're a small team of real Chinese locals who will try our hardest to help you, and most of the time, we can. But sometimes a restaurant is fully booked, a train is sold out, or a situation is beyond what we can fix over WhatsApp. What we can promise is that we'll always try, always be honest, and always treat you like a friend. Most of our users say that just having someone to ask makes their trip so much less stressful, even when the answer is "sorry, that one's tricky."