Private guide · Shanghai, Beijing, Xi’an & Zhangjiajie
Your day, with a local English-speaking guide.
Already arranged your hotels and transport? Add an English-speaking guide for the sightseeing days where you want local help. Tell us what you want to see and the pace that suits you.
Ask about your guideChoose your city.
These are guide-only reference rates, charged per guide, per day. We confirm the applicable rate, group size and route before you book.
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Shanghai
Explore the Bund, Yu Garden or the neighborhoods that interest you. Tell us your preferred stops so we can plan a day at your pace.
- Standard rate
- CNY 1,200
- Peak-season rate
- CNY 1,400–1,600
per guide / up to 8 hours
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Beijing
Plan a day in central Beijing or a Great Wall visit. Your starting point and chosen sights help us check the timing and any transport you need.
- Standard rate
- CNY 1,200
- Peak-season rate
- CNY 1,400
per guide / up to 8 hours
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Xi’an
Visit the Terracotta Army or explore the historic city. Share the places you want to see so we can review the route and travel time.
- Standard rate
- CNY 900
- Peak-season rate
- CNY 1,100
per guide / up to 8 hours
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Zhangjiajie
Get help navigating Zhangjiajie National Forest Park or planning a Tianmen Mountain day. Tell us your starting point and preferred walking pace.
- Standard rate
- CNY 900
- Peak-season rate
- CNY 1,100
per guide / up to 8 hours
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Prices are in Chinese yuan (CNY). Send us your date to confirm which rate applies.
A guide for the day you have in mind.
Guide service
- A private, licensed English-speaking guide for up to 8 hours
- A sightseeing route discussed around your interests and pace
- Local explanations and help navigating your chosen stops
Confirmed separately
- Your transport, including a car and driver if needed
- Guest admission tickets and meals
- Longer days, special routes and group arrangements
Your written quote sets out the full inclusions and any additional costs before booking, including any guide-related expenses. A guide request does not reserve attraction admission.
Before you enquire.
Are these prices per person?
No. They are per guide, per day of up to 8 hours. Tell us your group size so we can confirm suitable arrangements and the total quote.
Are your guides licensed?
Yes. Homeground guides hold a Chinese tour-guide licence (导游证).
Can I book only a guide?
Yes. This service is for a separate English-speaking guide. You can keep your own hotel and transport arrangements, or ask us to quote transport separately.
What is included in the price?
The listed rate covers English-speaking guide service. Transport, guest tickets and meals are confirmed separately. Your written quote explains the full inclusions and any guide-related expenses before booking.
How are the eight hours scheduled?
We agree the meeting point, starting and finishing times, and break arrangements with your itinerary before booking.
When do peak-season prices apply?
Send us your travel date. We confirm the applicable rate and guide availability for that date before you book.
Can I request a longer day or a larger group?
Yes, you can enquire. Tell us the timing, group size and route you need; we check availability and quote any extra arrangements before booking.
What should I send to request a quote?
Your city, travel date, number of travelers and preferred sights. Your meeting location and preferred start time also help us review the day.
Ask about your guide
Tell us about your day.
Choose a city, add your date and group size, and tell us what you would like to see. We will check the arrangements and reply with a quote.
These details prepare your message. Nothing is sent until you send it in WhatsApp or email; this is not a confirmed booking.
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