Your Local Team in China
PandaRoads is a small local team based in China. Two things we do: plan China trips, and get real work done on the ground. Trip planning starts at $9.90. On-the-ground requests are $99 each; if we need to be somewhere in person, it's $239 a day. We've been doing this since 2020, 1,247 travelers served, 4.4.9 out of 5 across 247 reviews, and 98% of clients say they'd recommend us. Everything we deliver is made fresh for your request: real checks, real visits, real photos, written up in English with sources you can verify. You approve the quote before we start, and payments go through PayPal. If you're unsure, start with one $99 request and judge the work on its own.
Two things we do best, pick yours.
We're based in China, so you don't have to be. Plan a trip, or get real work done on the ground, real people, on WhatsApp, replies in 15 minutes.
𧳠Plan Your China Trip
Custom day-by-day itineraries for Beijing, Shanghai & Chongqing, built by locals, from $9.90.
- Personalized multi-day itineraries
- 24/7 WhatsApp support on your trip
- 5-day delivery, free revisions
πΌ Get Work Done in China
Research, site visits, supplier checks & reports, we're already here, from $99/day.
- Remote research, $99/day, 2-day delivery
- On-site visits, $239/day, same-day
- Save your flight, hotel & legwork
Hire a Local Team in China, By the Day
We're already on the ground. Swipe to see the reports, checks and research we deliver, so you save the flight, the hotel and the legwork.
Hiring a local team in China is a day-rate service: remote research at $99 per day or on-site visits at $239 per day, with written English reports.
Hotel Site-Selection Report
District screening, foot-traffic audit, comp-set rate survey, with photos and access notes.
Hiring a local team in China is a day-rate service: remote research at $99 per day with deliverables in 2 business days, or on-site visits at $239 per day with same-day results.
Market Entry / Expansion Study
City & segment demand, supply pipeline, local partners and licensing overview.
Investment / Feasibility Analysis
ADR / RevPAR benchmarks, payback inputs, acquisition due diligence, in English.
Supplier Verification
We visit the factory, photograph the line, check qualifications, so you don't fly over.
Price Benchmarking
Local quotes vs your current cost, across 3-5 vendors, delivered as a tidy table.
On-Site Inspection
Any site, any city. We go, verify, photograph and report back the same day.
Trade-Show Coverage
We walk the floor, collect leads and pricing, and summarize what matters to you.
β§ Choose Your Adventure
Three Cities I Know
Inside Out
I've eaten at 200+ restaurants across these cities. I know which Great Wall section has zero tourists. I know the Chongqing hotpot spot where grandmas line up at 5pm. This isn't research, it's where I live.
The three cities are planned from the ground up: Beijing for history, Shanghai for urban energy, and Chongqing for food, with $59 custom itineraries and $9.90 city guides.
β¦ Simple Process
How It Works
Three steps. One real person. Your trip, built for you, not a template.
π Tell Me What You Love
One form, 3 minutes. Food, history, nature, nightlife, tell me what gets you excited. The more I know, the better your trip.
The PandaRoads planning form is a 3-minute questionnaire that captures your food, history, nature, and nightlife preferences before the $59 itinerary is built.
π¨ I Build Your Plan, 12 Hours
Day-by-day itinerary. Where to go, how to get there, what to eat. Built by someone who's actually done it. Free revisions until you love it.
Itinerary building is the core PandaRoads service: a day-by-day plan delivered within 12 hours, with free revisions included in the $59 custom itinerary.
βοΈ I'm on WhatsApp Your Whole Trip
15-minute replies. Menu translation, directions, emergencies. You review the plan, give the green light, and I'm in your pocket until you fly home.
WhatsApp support is part of every PandaRoads trip: 15-minute replies for menus, directions, and emergencies, with live help included in the $59 custom plan.
β¦ Beyond Travel Planning
Need Something Done in China?
We're already on the ground. Hire us by the day for research, inquiries, site visits and reports, and save yourself the flight, the hotel, and the legwork.
Done-for-you tasks in China are handled by a local team at $99 per day remotely or $239 per day on-site, with written English reports in 2 business days.
Online / Remote Research
Price checks, supplier inquiries, market research, written reports, anything we can do from our desks, so you don't lift a finger.
This section covers done-for-you tasks in China: online research at $99 per day and on-site visits at $239 per day, with written English reports.
β Deliverables within 2 business days Β· β Saves you weeks of research
On-Site / Field Visit
Site visits, factory inspections, on-the-ground checks, we go there so you don't have to fly over.
β Deliverables the same day Β· β Saves your flight & hotel costs
β¦ Explore All Services
β¦ Simple Pricing
Honest Pricing. Real Support.
Every plan comes with a 5-day delivery guarantee, full refund if I'm late. Free revisions until you're happy.
π City Guide
- β Curated city highlights & PDF guide
- β Best hotels & restaurants by budget
- β Top attractions with insider tips
- β Downloadable 1-day walking route
- β Must-know China travel tips & tricks
- β Need a custom itinerary? Try Custom Itinerary at $59
- β Want real-time help during your trip? Go with WeChat Concierge at $99
πΊοΈ Custom Itinerary
- β Everything in City Guide (all your cities)
- β Personalized multi-day itinerary
- β City-to-city transport routing
- β Hidden local gems off the tourist trail
- β 24/7 WeChat support during trip
- β 10 complimentary Q&A responses, ask us anything during your trip
- β Can't read a sign? β β Send a photo, we'll translate
- β Not sure what to order? β β We'll tell you the must-try dishes
- β Not sure where locals eat? β β We'll point you to the best spots
- β Overwhelmed by booking? β β We plan the route, you just enjoy the ride
π WeChat Concierge
WeChat Concierge is a $99 per trip plan with unlimited Q&A, real-time translation, and on-the-spot recommendations from a China expert.
- β Unlimited Q&A, ask as many questions as you want, no caps
- β Real-time translation help, menus, signs, anything
- β Directions & navigation assistance
- β On-the-spot restaurant & activity recommendations
- β Priority 24/7 emergency support
- β VPN recommendation & setup guide
- β Alipay/WeChat Pay registration walkthrough
- β Booking guidance, links + step-by-step instructions
- β Pre-departure checklist & what-to-pack
Compare Plans Side by Side
See exactly what you get (and don't get) with each plan.
| Feature | π° $9.90 City Guide |
π $59 Custom Itinerary |
π $99 WeChat Concierge |
|---|---|---|---|
| π Information | |||
| City highlights & PDF guide | β | β | β |
| Hotel recommendations by budget | β | β | β |
| Restaurant & attractions picks | β | β | β |
| Downloadable walking route | β 1 day | β Full trip | β Full trip |
| βοΈ Custom Planning | |||
| One-on-one needs consultation | , | β | β |
| Custom multi-day itinerary | , | β | β |
| City-to-city transport routing | , | β | β |
| Hidden local gems | , | β | β |
| π During Your Trip | |||
| 24/7 WeChat support | , | β Standard | β Priority |
| Q&A responses | , | 10 free then $2/ea | β Unlimited |
| Real-time translation (menus, signs) | , | , | β |
| Navigation & directions help | , | , | β |
| On-the-spot recommendations | , | , | β |
| Local price guide | , | β | β |
| π Pre-Trip Preparation | |||
| VPN recommendation & setup guide | , | , | β |
| Alipay/WeChat Pay walkthrough | , | , | β |
| Booking guidance (links + how-to) | , | , | β |
| Pre-departure checklist | , | , | β |
π― Still not sure? Pick by your travel style
Choose $9.90 City Guide
If: You've been to China before, or you love figuring things out solo. You don't mind the occasional "lost in translation" moment.
You get: The information. You handle everything else, VPN, payments, bookings, problems.
A $9.90 City Guide is the budget option for independent travelers, covering city highlights, hotels, restaurants, and a downloadable walking route.
Choose $59 Custom Itinerary
If: You want a perfectly planned trip without spending 20+ hours researching. You want someone on WeChat when things come up.
You get: A custom plan from someone who knows China inside out, plus 10 free Q&A responses during your trip. 80% of travelers choose this.
Choose $99 WeChat Concierge
If: It's your first time in China, or you just don't want to deal with any hassle. You want someone to hold your hand through the Great Firewall, payments, bookings, and be there in real-time.
You get: Me in your pocket. From pre-trip prep to the moment you fly home, unlimited help, zero stress.
πΌ PandaRoads is an online travel planning service, think of me as your China-savvy friend on WhatsApp. I design your itinerary, coordinate your bookings, and support you remotely. I'm not a tour operator, I don't provide guides, drivers, or in-person services. All on-the-ground costs (hotels, meals, tickets, transport) are paid directly to providers in China. No markups, no hidden fees.
β¦ You're Never Alone
You're Never Alone
in China
When things come up, and they will, I'm on WhatsApp. Under 15 minutes. Any hour. Any problem.
24/7 WhatsApp support is included with every $59 itinerary, with replies under 15 minutes for menus, directions, and emergencies.
Real Situation
A traveler arrived in Beijing with dietary restrictions. At the first restaurant, the staff didn't understand. They messaged me on WhatsApp. I called the restaurant, explained the restrictions in Chinese, and taught them a simple phrase to use at every meal for the rest of their trip.
"I would have been so stressed without you there."
WhatsApp Β· Conversation Example
Landed. The hotel address card is all in Chinese, taxi driver doesn't know where to go. Help?
Send me a photo of the card. I'll call the driver and direct him. Stay where you are, 2 minutes.
Done. He knows the way. You'll be there in 15 min. Text me when you check in.
Oh wow thank you. I was panicking a little π
Can't read the menu
Send me a photo, I'll tell you what everything is and what to order
Apps don't work here
VPN setup walkthrough + what to install before you leave
Driver can't find you
Hand them the phone, I'll talk to them and check the route
Ready? Let's Build Your China Trip.
One form. 12 hours. A custom plan from a local team, with real support on WhatsApp when you're here.
β§ Get Your Custom Plan$59 Β· Free revisions Β· Full refund if I miss the 5-day deadline