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Payments, navigation, reservations, and real-time support — we handle every detail so your China trip goes exactly as planned.
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Essential Tools
Apps every visitor needs.
Destinations
Four cities.
One operating system.
The China Problem
China rewards those who are prepared.
The gap between reading about China and actually navigating it is enormous. Information isn't the problem — execution is.
You can't pay for anything.
Cash is obsolete. WeChat Pay and Alipay dominate — and setting them up with a foreign passport is a bureaucratic maze most travelers give up on.
Google Maps is blind in China.
GPS data is intentionally offset. Google Maps, Apple Maps — both give wrong locations. Didi won't accept your destination in English.
The language gap hits hard.
Restaurant menus, taxi drivers, hotel check-in staff, ticket office queues. You're smiling and nodding, and nothing is going as planned.
When things go wrong, you're alone.
Sold-out tickets, app crashes, cancelled bookings, language emergencies — there's no one to call, no backup plan, no safety net.
We close the execution gap.
You don't need more guides. You need someone who handles it for you.
Services
Choose your level of support.
From digital setup to full-trip management — every service is personally handled by our China concierge team.
Shanghai with a Local
The icons, through insider eyes.
A born-and-raised Shanghai local joins you at the city's most celebrated spots — giving you context, stories, and access that no guidebook can.
- Private local guide (Shanghai born, America educated)
- The Bund, Xintiandi, Yu Garden, Tianzifang & more
- Photo spots only locals know at each location
- Restaurant & tea house picks woven into the route
- Translated menus, ordering help, local etiquette
- Flexible pace — half-day or full-day options
- WeChat group for real-time questions throughout
Hidden Shanghai
Rare. Local. Unforgettable.
Experiences the average tourist never finds — curated by locals who grew up here. From helicopter seafood runs to century-old TCM clinics.
- Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM, tui na, cupping)
- Nightlife & bar scene with local introductions
- Street food city walk with a foodie local guide
- Travel photography sessions at secret spots
- Helicopter to Shengsi Island for fresh seafood
- Porsche track day at Shanghai International Circuit
- Historic Xijiao State Guesthouse & Xinle Road
The Process
How it works.
From your first message to your last day in China — we're with you at every step.
Tell us about your trip
Submit your travel dates, cities, and what kind of support you need. It takes under 5 minutes.
Via our online formWe respond within 48 hours
Your dedicated concierge reviews your request and sends a tailored proposal — not a template.
Email or WhatsAppReview and confirm your plan
We refine the plan based on your feedback until it's exactly right. No pressure, no rush.
Fully customizedWe handle everything
Payments setup, bookings, reservations, transport — all handled before you land.
Before you arriveOn-trip support
We're available throughout your trip. Problems get solved in real time, not after the fact.
WhatsApp line openTell us about your trip
Submit your travel dates, cities, and what kind of support you need. It takes under 5 minutes.
Via our online formWe respond within 48 hours
Your dedicated concierge reviews your request and sends a tailored proposal — not a template.
Email or WhatsAppReview and confirm your plan
We refine the plan based on your feedback until it's exactly right. No pressure, no rush.
Fully customizedWe handle everything
Payments setup, bookings, reservations, transport — all handled before you land.
Before you arriveOn-trip support
We're available throughout your trip. Problems get solved in real time, not after the fact.
WhatsApp line openNo payment required to enquire · Response within 48 hours
Client Stories
What our clients say.
“I had three days in Shanghai for a board meeting. China Handled set up my payments, pre-booked my dinners, and had a backup plan for every hour of my schedule. Completely stress-free.”
James R.
Managing Director, London
Shanghai
“Before this trip, I was anxious about being a solo female traveler in China. They handled every booking, checked in daily, and even helped me when my Didi got cancelled mid-route.”
Sarah M.
Traveler, Sydney
Suzhou + Hangzhou
“Traveling with kids in China without speaking Chinese felt impossible. Our concierge arranged everything — from child-friendly restaurants to priority entry at sites. Worth every cent.”
The Müller Family
Family of 4, Munich
Shanghai + Nanjing
Ready to go?
Tell us about your trip.
We'll handle the rest.
Submit your travel details and we'll respond within 48 hours with a custom plan tailored to your dates, cities, and needs.
No commitment required. We respond within 48 hours.