Shanghai is home and the first place where I can show my route judgment in detail through the Trip Book.
Hi, I'm Tutu.
Experience China with the right local by your side.
I’m a licensed guide and your local friend in Shanghai. I help independent travelers understand China and look for local companions who fit the way they want to travel.
I hold a guide credential. A companion’s credentials are checked and described individually rather than implied for everyone.
I separate personal judgment from changing facts, then recheck routes, transport, reservations, and official updates when they matter.
I review identity, background, communication, relevant strengths, and schedule before introducing a possible local companion.
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By Tutu · Last checked September 2026Shanghai Trip Book
Shanghai, planned like a local friend handed you their own book.
Explore the complete four-day prototype plus Attractions, Eating, Transportation, Shopping, Local Experiences, Language Kit, and Essentials. It is currently free to open, with no login or paywall.
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Go with Tutu
Choose a local companion or the right level of planning help.
Local companion
Explore China with the right local
Travelers who want flexible time with a suitable local rather than a fixed-script group tour.
Enquiries accepted across China; supply and dates are confirmed manually
- Private group price for 1–4 travelers
- Requests accepted for any city in China; availability is not guaranteed
Video call
Get Help from Tutu
Travelers with up to three specific China travel questions who want to talk them through.
Scope and call time are confirmed before payment is arranged
- Up to 3 questions
- Up to one page of background information
Written review
China Itinerary Review
Independent travelers with a draft route who want risks and priorities checked before booking.
Delivered within 48 hours after scope, payment, and complete materials are confirmed
- Up to 14 travel days, 5 cities or main stops, and 3 accommodation candidates
- For 1–6 travelers sharing the same itinerary
Custom Trip Book
Design Your China Trip Book
Travelers who want one city planned from scratch around their dates, pace, and interests.
Scope and delivery date are confirmed before payment is arranged
- Up to 3 days in one city at the base price
- One 30-minute kickoff call
Email Tutu
Not sure who—or what kind of help—would fit your trip?
Send a short question by email. Tutu will reply within two business days and point you to a free guide, a local companion request, or a paid planning service when appropriate.
Who will actually accompany me?
A local companion selected for the city and request—not automatically Tutu. You see the proposed person before any booking is formed.
Is a match guaranteed?
No. Requests are accepted for every China city, but supply and dates must be checked manually.
Is every companion a licensed guide?
No blanket claim is made. Tutu is a licensed guide; each companion’s actual credentials and relevant strengths are described individually.
When do I have a booking or get charged?
Not when you submit an enquiry. Fit, availability, scope, contract, and payment must be confirmed before a booking or charge exists.