Welcome! Let’s turn your Shanghai trip into a story worth telling.
Hello, I’m Ke Ping. I’m Chinese, born and raised in this country, and a lifelong travel enthusiast. My deep curiosity for China’s cities—especially Shanghai—led me to start this website years ago. What began as my personal travel journal has grown into something much bigger: a dedicated planning team working hand-in-hand with a trusted, licensed travel partner to craft seamless, personal Shanghai experiences. Together, we’re here to make sure your visit goes far beyond the guidebook.
How a Travel Lover Turned a Passion into a Service
A few years ago, when foreign friends visited Shanghai, they had the official guidebooks but couldn’t reach the city’s real pulse. I found myself mapping out hidden food stalls, quiet morning park rituals, and the last tailor shops tucked inside historic longtang. Their trips transformed—and the joy of sharing those discoveries stuck with me.
I started publishing tips online. Soon, readers asked for more than articles; they wanted these exact experiences, planned and delivered. I couldn’t do it alone, nor could I personally be everywhere at once. So I took a path that prioritizes quality over scale: I built a small planning team, and I formed a long-term partnership with a licensed, registered travel operator whose guides I’ve come to know and trust. My role is to be the bridge—bringing your wishes to the table, shaping the plan, and then handing it to professional guides who execute with care. The operator I work with was chosen because they share the same values: transparency, flexibility, and genuine hospitality.
The result is a combined service: my local lens and personalized attention on one side, professional licensed guiding and 24/7 on-ground support on the other. I stay in the loop from first email to final farewell.
Why Travelers Choose Our Combined Team
We are not a faceless booking engine. We are a small, attentive network that blends insider knowledge with professional reliability. Over the years, our joint efforts have helped more than 5,000 travelers from over 30 countries experience Shanghai—solo explorers, couples, families, and business visitors alike.
Here’s what you can expect when you reach out:
- One Real Person, Real Conversations
When you write to us, you’re writing to me, Ke Ping. I’ll be the one asking about your interests, your pace, your food quirks, and your ideal day. No forms. No scripts. - Custom Plans Built from First-Hand Testing
Every restaurant, lane, viewpoint, and rainy-day alternative we suggest comes from our team’s firsthand experience. We don’t copy-paste itineraries. We build yours around what excites you. - Practical Shanghai Survival Skills
We create clear guides for Alipay, WeChat, ride-hailing, and ordering food with your phone—the everyday magic that makes you feel less like a tourist and more like a local. - Professional, Licensed Guides Who Care
After we shape your itinerary, my trusted partner—a fully licensed travel operator—provides the guide who will be by your side. These guides speak your language, know the city’s history deeply, and adapt to your rhythm. They’ve been selected by my partner and approved by me. - One Seamless Handover, Full Continuity
The transition from planning to guiding is completely seamless. Your guide receives your personalized brief, so there’s no repeating yourself and no lost details. I remain your point of contact throughout, ensuring everything runs as promised.
A Moment That Captures Why We Do This
One reader, Sarah, wanted to have a qipao altered by a traditional lane tailor—the kind I once described in an old blog post. She emailed me, we mapped an afternoon route that included the lane and time at the tailor’s workshop, and my partner operator’s guide accompanied her to translate and smooth the experience. Weeks later, a photo arrived: Sarah beaming in her perfectly fitted dress, the elderly tailor smiling beside her.
That’s why we exist. Not to hand you a generic list, but to help you walk into a real Shanghai moment and walk out with a story that stays.
Let Us Help You Unlock Shanghai
This website is a living resource—articles, tips, and discoveries updated regularly. Behind it is a combined force: my planning team’s local instincts, and a licensed operator’s professional guides and support network. We treat your holiday with the seriousness it deserves, and the warmth you’d expect from a friend who knows the city inside out.
Contact Our Team
Have questions, or ready to start planning? Write to me directly. I’ll personally learn about your travel style, and then our planning team and trusted licensed guides will take it from there—giving you both a friend’s perspective and a professional’s reliability.
Tell me what fascinates you, how many days you have, and how you like to travel. I read every message, and I’ll make sure your ideas reach the right hands.
Warmly,
Ke Ping and the Shanghai Travel Tips Team