About the creator
Born and raised in Hanzhong, Shaanxi — a small city in northwest China where I spent my entire childhood and teenage years. Didn't leave until college.
Studied in Xi'an, then moved to Beijing in 2014. Ten years later, I'm still here, working as a TikTok algorithm engineer (yes, the 10am-10pm schedule is real).
But beyond the code and algorithms, I'm someone who genuinely loves exploring every corner of this country — from the misty mountains of my hometown to the bustling streets of Beijing.
From a small mountain city to the capital — and everything in between.
Grew up in Hanzhong, Shaanxi — a small city surrounded by mountains and rivers. Didn't leave until high school.
Moved to Xi'an for university. Discovered the depth of Chinese history and the diversity of regional cultures.
Started my career in Beijing. 10 years later, still here, working as a TikTok algorithm engineer (10am-10pm daily).
Built this site to share authentic local perspectives and connect with like-minded travelers.
Two simple goals that drive everything here.
Share genuine local knowledge about each place — the hidden gems, the best timing, and the honest trade-offs that guidebooks miss.
Connect with people who want to explore China deeply. Whether you're a solo traveler or a group, let's discover together.
I believe the best travel advice comes from locals, not brochures.
I'd rather tell you to skip a famous spot than send you into a tourist trap.
Every city has its rhythm — my job is to help you find it.
Travel is about connection, not just checking boxes.
Three ways to get started, depending on where you are in your journey.
Here is what happens when route judgment meets real constraints.
“I had Shanghai, Beijing, and Chengdu crammed into 8 days with no idea how to move between them. Shane reshuffled the order, cut one city, and gave me exact train times. The trip actually felt relaxed instead of rushed.”
“I only had 4 days in Shanghai and was panicking about payments and phone setup. The Lite Review gave me a clear first-72-hours checklist. My WeChat Pay was working before I left the airport. First trip to China and nothing broke.”
“Traveling with two kids under 10 made every booking decision feel high-stakes. Shane built a route that kept transfer days short, flagged hotels that actually accept foreign passports, and added fallback options for every critical move.”
“I was overconfident about using Japanese as a bridge language in China. The route review caught three places where my assumptions would have failed — especially with hotel registration and high-speed rail ticket machines.”
“I just needed someone to tell me if my Beijing-Xi'an route made sense for a 6-day window. Shane confirmed the overall shape but flagged that my train booking timing would create a wasted half-day. Small fix, huge difference.”
“Business trip with only evenings free for sightseeing. Shane built an evening-only route that prioritized walkable districts, open-late food streets, and one backup plan per night in case meetings ran long. I actually saw more than I expected.”
Whether you need travel advice or just want to connect with a local who's been there, I'm here. Drop me a message — let's make your China trip unforgettable.