A real person in China · Always free
First trip to China? Have a local in your corner.
I'm Haojie, in Hangzhou. Send me a photo, a restaurant link, your dates, or just a question — I'll check the Chinese web, even make a call, and reply personally by email within 72 hours.
No account•No payment•A human, not a chatbot
Your question
"Can I use Alipay without a Chinese number?"
Haojie replied · 14h later
Yes — since 2024 you can register Alipay with a foreign phone number and link a Visa/Mastercard. Set it up before you fly, and here's what to do if the card is declined…
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Your person on the inside
Ask me the things Google can't answer.
A guidebook can't see your photo. An AI can't read this week's Chinese reviews or call a restaurant. I can — because I'm actually here.
“Where is this — and how do I actually get there?”
You saved a place on TikTok, Instagram or Xiaohongshu but have no idea where it is. Send me the photo or video — I'll track down where it is and how to get there.
“Is this restaurant actually foreigner-friendly?”
Found a place you want to try? I'll dig through the Chinese reviews — and call ahead if I have to — to check for an English menu, foreign-card payment, and whether tourists are genuinely welcome.
“Am I coming at a good time?”
I'll flag it if your trip lands on a Chinese public holiday — when the whole country travels at once and every major sight is shoulder-to-shoulder — so you can adjust before you book.
“I just can't research this from home.”
A lot of what you need is in Chinese, on sites you can't reach from abroad. I'm already here — I'll look it up and send back what matters for your trip.
…plus all the practical first-trip stuff:
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How it works
Send your questions
One short form — your trip details and your question. Two minutes, no account.
I look into it for you
I'm Haojie, in Hangzhou. I check the latest rules and the Chinese web for your exact situation.
A real answer lands in your inbox
Written by me, for your trip — within 72 hours, usually much sooner.
A local, human connection
Hi, I'm Haojie — the real local behind every answer.
I live in Hangzhou and I've traveled to most corners of China. Payment rules, visa policies and train booking change fast here, and much of what's written online is out of date. I answer with what works right now — and when I don't know something, I look it up on the Chinese-language web or pick up the phone.
Why is this free? Anonymized questions (never your personal details) help me improve the guides on this site and, over time, a free assistant for future travelers. The details are in the privacy policy.
FAQ
Questions before you ask
Deliberately simple: you ask, a real local answers, by email.
Is it really free?+
Yes. One question per person, answered by email within 72 hours, no payment. In return, you agree your question may be anonymized and reused — see the privacy policy.
Who answers — is it a bot?+
A real person: me, Haojie, living in Hangzhou, China. Every reply is written by hand, for your trip.
Do you give visa or legal advice?+
I share general reminders and point you to official sources, but I'm not a visa or legal service. Always confirm official requirements yourself.
How do I get the answer?+
By email, to the address you enter. You can reply if anything's unclear, and add a WeChat ID in the form if you'd like faster back-and-forth.
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Travel preparation guidance based on public information and local experience. This is not a law firm, visa agency, travel agency, medical provider, or emergency service — travelers stay responsible for checking official requirements and making final decisions.