Travel China Without
Speaking Chinese

A real Chinese local on WhatsApp.
Your friend in China, ready to help.

Not a bot. Not an agency. Just a real person who genuinely wants to help.

Where are you in your journey?

I'm Planning My Trip

Get a Chinese local to help you plan routes, budget, hotels, and answer all your questions.

$19.99 one-time

Plan My Trip

 

My Trip is Planned

Real-time translation, phone calls on your behalf, menu help, and on-the-ground assistance.

$25.99/day

Get On-Trip Help

7-day pack $139.99 (save 23%)

Not sure? Chat with us on WhatsApp first. It's free!

Traveling in China is amazing. But...

The menu is entirely in Chinese. You point at random dishes and hope for the best.

The taxi driver doesn't understand your destination. You're going in circles.

Google Maps doesn't work well. You're lost near the subway station.

You need to call a restaurant to make a reservation. But you don't speak Chinese.

What if you had a Chinese friend who could help you with all of this?

Meet Your Chinese Travel Buddy 🐼

We're a small team of Chinese locals who love helping travelers explore China.

We may not have all the answers, but we'll always do our best to help. Just like a friend would.

Real Human, Real Effort

Not a chatbot, not a scripted service. A real Chinese person who genuinely tries to help with whatever you throw at them.

Always on WhatsApp

Message us anytime. We're here during service hours and we'll get back to you as quickly as we can.

We Translate For You

Need to communicate with a local? Send us a photo, voice message, or just describe the situation. We'll translate and help you get understood.

Choose Your Plan

Start with planning, upgrade to on-trip support anytime.

✈️ Trip Planning Buddy

For before you go

$19.99
One-time payment · Unlimited
✓ Personalized itinerary advice
✓ Visa & entry guidance
✓ Hotel area recommendations
✓ Transportation tips
✓ Budget planning help
✓ Local food recommendations
✓ Unlimited WhatsApp messages
Plan My Trip
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🌍 On-Trip Assistant

For while you're in China

How many days?

$25.99 $25.99/day

💡 Longer trips = bigger savings

✓ Everything in Trip Planning Buddy
✓ Real-time translation via WhatsApp
✓ Menu translation (just send a photo!)
✓ Phone calls on your behalf
✓ Navigation & directions help
✓ Emergency support
✓ AI-powered instant translation
Get On-Trip Help
🔒 Secure payment via Stripe | 💬 Service hours: 8AM-10PM Beijing Time | ↩️ Not satisfied? Full refund within 24 hours

How It Works

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Step 1

Pick a plan

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Step 2

Add us on WhatsApp

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Step 3

Send your first message

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Step 4

Get help instantly

No app to download. No registration. Just WhatsApp.

Real Scenarios We Help With Every Day

✈️ While You're Planning Trip Planning Buddy

📅 Building Your Itinerary

I have 10 days in China. I want to see Beijing, Shanghai, and somewhere less touristy. How should I split my time?
🐼Great plan! 👏 I'd suggest: 3 days Beijing (Great Wall + Forbidden City + hutongs), 3 days Shanghai (Bund + food scene), then 3 days in Chengdu 🌶. It's incredible for food and you can see pandas! Last day as buffer. Want me to map out a day-by-day plan? 📝

Like having a local friend plan your whole trip with you.

💳 Setting Up Mobile Payments

I keep trying to pay at stores but they only accept WeChat Pay or Alipay. My credit card doesn't work anywhere. What should I do?
🐼This is the #1 problem foreigners face! 💪 Good news: you can now link a foreign Visa or Mastercard to Alipay. Download the Alipay app, choose "International" during setup, and add your card. I'll send you a screenshot guide for each step 📸. Once set up, you can pay everywhere by scanning QR codes!

The one setup that makes everything else in China 10x easier.

📱 Apps & Internet in China

I heard Google and WhatsApp don't work in China. What do I need to prepare?
🐼Good question! 💡 Get a VPN before you arrive. For maps, download Amap or Baidu Maps 🗺. For payments, link your Visa card to Alipay (super important!). I'll send you a step-by-step setup guide with screenshots! 📷

Avoid the "I can't access anything" panic on day one.

🛂 Visa & Entry Questions

I'm from the US. Do I still need a visa to visit China? I've seen something about visa-free transit but I'm confused.
🐼Great news! 🎉 US passport holders can now visit China visa-free for up to 15 days under the new 2024 policy. Just make sure your passport is valid for 6+ months 📒. If you're staying longer, you'll need a tourist visa (L visa). Want me to explain the requirements? 🙌

Clear answers to confusing visa rules, in plain English.

🌍 While You're in China On-Trip Assistant

🍜 Ordering Food

I'm at this restaurant and the menu is all in Chinese. Can you help? [photo of menu]
🐼Got it! 👀 #3 is Mapo Tofu (very spicy! 🌶), #7 is Sweet and Sour Pork (milder). I'd recommend #12 Kung Pao Chicken, their specialty 🤤. Want me to write your order in Chinese so you can show the waiter? 📝

No more pointing at random dishes and hoping for the best.

🏥 Finding Medicine

I have a terrible headache and my stomach hurts. I'm near a pharmacy but everything is in Chinese and I don't know what to buy.
🐼Oh no, hope you feel better soon! 🙏 For headache, look for "布洛芬" (Ibuprofen). I'll send you a photo 📸. For stomach, get "藿香正气液". Show the pharmacist this: "我需要布洛芬和藿香正气液". They'll find them for you! Want me to call the pharmacy first? 📞

When you're feeling sick in a foreign country, you're not alone.

📞 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.

📌 Lost & Need Directions

I'm trying to get to the Bund but Google Maps isn't working and I have no idea where I am. The street signs are all in Chinese!
🐼No worries! 🙌 Send me your location pin (tap "+", then "Location"). Got it! You're ~10 min away on foot 🚶. Walk straight, turn right at the Starbucks intersection, keep going till you see the river. Here's the name in Chinese for a taxi: "外滩" 🚗

Even when your maps don't work, we've got you covered.

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

★★★★★

"The best $19.99 I spent on my entire trip. My buddy helped me rethink my whole itinerary and saved me from wasting a day on a tourist trap."

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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

Frequently Asked Questions

About Our Services

You get a real Chinese local as your trip planning buddy on WhatsApp. Ask anything about China travel: itinerary advice, visa info, hotel areas, transportation, food recommendations, budget tips, and more. It's a one-time payment with unlimited messages. Think of it as having a knowledgeable Chinese friend who helps you plan your entire trip.
Once you purchase, you'll be connected with a real Chinese service agent 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. Our team uses AI translation tools to communicate with you in English while handling 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; services in languages other than English (more languages coming soon). 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 team is available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM Beijing Time (GMT+8), 7 days a week. Messages sent outside service hours will be answered first thing the next morning. For Trip Planning Buddy users, since planning conversations are not urgent, we typically respond within a few hours during service hours.
During service hours: On-Trip Assistant users receive responses typically within 3-5 minutes. Trip Planning Buddy users receive responses typically within 1-2 hours (since planning conversations allow more time). Outside service hours: messages will be answered the next morning.
For true emergencies in China (medical, safety), please call 120 (ambulance) or 110 (police). These numbers work even without a Chinese phone plan. Our service is not an emergency service. We'll follow up as soon as we're back online.

Payment & Refund

We accept all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express) and some local payment methods through our payment provider Stripe. All payments are processed securely. We never see or store your card details.
Absolutely! Many of our users start with the $19.99 Planning Buddy and upgrade to the On-Trip Assistant when their trip date approaches. Just let us know on WhatsApp and we'll send you the upgrade payment link.
Trip Planning Buddy ($19.99): Full refund if you haven't started any conversation with us yet. Once our team has responded to your first message, the service is considered delivered and is non-refundable. But at $19.99, we think you'll find it well worth it. On-Trip Assistant ($25.99/day or $139.99/7-day pack): If you're not satisfied within the first 24 hours, we offer a full refund, no questions asked. After 24 hours, unused full days in your 7-day pack can be refunded (used days are charged at the daily rate of $25.99). To request a refund, simply message us on WhatsApp.
Just send us a message on WhatsApp saying you'd like a refund. We'll process it within 24 hours. Refunds typically appear on your card statement within 5-10 business days depending on your bank.

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.
Currently we support English only. Our Chinese team members use professional AI translation tools to communicate with you in fluent English. We're planning to add more languages (French, German, Spanish) in the future.
Yes. We only collect the minimum information needed to provide our service (your WhatsApp number and payment info). Payment is handled securely by Stripe. 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."

Ready to Have a Friend in China?

We can't promise we'll solve every problem. But we can promise we'll always try. And that you won't feel alone.

Plan My Trip · $19.99 On-Trip Help · $25.99/day

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