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Local guides across China

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Beijing landmarkNorth China

Beijing

北京

The capital for first-time visitors, imperial landmarks, and serious business meetings with ministries, SOEs, and headquarters.

First-time visitors3 guides
Shanghai landmarkEast China

Shanghai

上海

China's commercial capital. Ideal for business visitors, trade fairs, and a modern city experience with excellent dining.

Trade shows3 guides
Guangzhou landmarkSouth China

Guangzhou

广州

The gateway to manufacturing and the Canton Fair. A practical base for factory visits across the Pearl River Delta.

Canton Fair3 guides
Shenzhen landmarkSouth China

Shenzhen

深圳

The hardware and electronics hub. Best for supplier meetings, product sourcing, and quick Hong Kong connections.

Electronics sourcing1 guide
Chengdu landmarkWest China

Chengdu

成都

A relaxed western base for tourism, pandas, and growing business interest in food, culture, and inland markets.

Pandas & food2 guides
Xi'an landmarkNorthwest China

Xi'an

西安

The ancient capital and Terracotta Army. A strong tourism city with a compact historical center.

Terracotta Army2 guides
Hangzhou landmarkEast China

Hangzhou

杭州

West Lake, tea culture, and a booming tech and e-commerce scene. A pleasant mix of leisure and business.

West Lake2 guides
Suzhou landmarkEast China

Suzhou

苏州

Classical gardens and manufacturing clusters. Popular for combined tourism and factory sourcing trips near Shanghai.

Classical gardens1 guide
Chongqing landmarkSouthwest China

Chongqing

重庆

A dramatic mountain city with hotpot, river views, and fast-growing inland logistics and manufacturing.

Hotpot & cityscape1 guide
Qingdao landmarkEast China

Qingdao

青岛

A coastal city with beer, beaches, and strong trade and manufacturing links, especially in machinery and marine products.

Coastal travel1 guide