China Like a Local

Skip generic tourist lists. Discover cafés, restaurants, and hidden gems locals love—curated in English and mapped across Shanghai, Beijing, and Chengdu.

Explore cafés, restaurants, and hidden gems locals love across Shanghai, Beijing, and Chengdu. China Like a Local is an English, map-first city guide for international visitors and expats, curated from Chinese recommendations—not generic tourist lists.

Browse by city and category, compare available ratings, prices, photos, and practical details, save favorites for later, then open verified places in Apple Maps or Dianping when available.

Why use China Like a Local? • Locally informed recommendations, curated in English • Interactive city maps for fast trip planning • Place details with ratings, prices, photos, and useful links • Saved places that stay ready for your next day out • Shanghai, Beijing, and Chengdu in one guide

Spend less time translating and more time finding places worth the detour.