Lantern Local

How it works

One contact for your whole trip in China

You talk to us in English or Korean. We find and check the right local people, in Chinese, and stay with you until you fly home.

  1. 1

    Tell us your plan

    Fill in the request form or message us on WhatsApp or Kakao. Cities, dates, who's coming, what you love. Rough ideas are fine.

    Free · no payment
  2. 2

    We find your local people

    In Hangzhou and Shanghai, our own team guides you. Everywhere else, we contact licensed guides and agencies in that city, check them, and choose the best fit.

    You receive a plan and one clear price
  3. 3

    Adjust, then confirm

    Change anything until it feels right. A deposit by card or PayPal confirms your trip, and we send a written itinerary with every booking listed.

    Pay us once · we pay everyone locally
  4. 4

    We're with you on the trip

    Your guide meets you on the day. If anything changes, a train is late or you need a translator on the phone, message us and we sort it out.

    Support hours: [SUPPORT HOURS]

Our cities and partner cities

Hangzhou & ShanghaiOther cities in China
Who guides youOur own teamA licensed local guide or agency we've checked
Who plans your tripUsUs, with our local partner
Who you payUsUs
Who you messageUsUs, any time during your trip

How pricing works

One total price

Your quote lists everything we arrange (guide, driver, tickets, trains) plus our planning and support, as one figure. No hidden extras and no shopping stops.

Deposit, then balance

A deposit of [DEPOSIT %] confirms your trip. The balance is due [BALANCE TIMING] before you travel. Card or PayPal.

Changes and cancellation

[CANCELLATION POLICY SUMMARY]. Full terms are in our booking conditions. →

Usually included: guide, driver, entry tickets you asked for, our supportUsually not included: flights, meals unless stated, personal spending

Ready to start?

Tell us where you're going. It's free to ask.