your chongqing local guide

See the city beyond the skyline.

From touchdown to takeoff, we're one message away — text us, and a real Chongqing local sorts it out.

Hongya Cave and Chongqing's illuminated skyline at night
Hongya Cave after dark
01 — Local perspective

A complicated city, made clear.

Chongqing rewards the traveler who knows where to look—and who has a local voice to call when plans get complicated.

We help international visitors before and during the trip: first with a thoughtful custom itinerary, then with remote, English-language support for the real situations that come up on the ground. Everything is delivered by text and call; we do not meet or accompany guests in person.

02 — What you’ll find

Chongqing, your way.

No copy-paste sightseeing loop. The plan balances landmarks with the small, specific moments that make the city memorable.

A traditional divided Chongqing hotpot filled with red chili broth

Eat with confidence

Hotpot, noodles and neighborhood tables—with help choosing dishes, handling spice and ordering without guesswork.

Chongqing monorail approaching the famous Liziba station through a building

Navigate the vertical city

Smart routes for hills, river crossings, metro lines and Chongqing’s many “ground floors.”

Landmarks, yes.
Local texture, too.

Build in time for tea houses, hillside lanes, night views and places that match your interests—not just the algorithm.

03 — Two ways we help

Plan well. Travel supported.

Choose your support

Choose a custom itinerary, remote support during your trip, or both.

Service scope

100% remote, via text & call. No in-person meetups, guiding or accompaniment. You travel independently, with local support in your pocket.

Trip Planning

A route built around you.

Practical, English-language planning with the right pace, food, neighborhoods and transit details for your trip.

A custom route, built around your pace.

Days, neighborhoods and transit mapped into one clear plan.

A food guide made for your tastes.

Hotpot, noodles and what to order—with your spice level in mind.

Local advice before the common pitfalls.

Know the tricky transfers, tourist traps and city quirks in advance.

Basic · 3-day plan

$35

Sights, transportation guidance and advice on where to stay.

Standard · 7-day plan

$75

A full itinerary, Chongqing food map and practical guide to common travel pitfalls.

Premium

$150

Everything in Standard, plus a pre-trip video conversation and remote questions during your trip.

Remote Local Concierge

Throughout your trip, we’re one message away.

Our Chongqing-based team helps by text and phone whenever language or logistics get in the way.

Your driver can’t find the pickup spot.

We call the driver directly.

The menu is all in Chinese.

Snap a photo—we’ll tell you what to order and what to avoid.

There’s a hotel check-in problem.

We talk to the front desk for you.

  • Speak with taxi drivers by phone
  • Help arrange hotel and restaurant bookings
  • Translate and clarify local details
  • Help solve unexpected travel problems
Pricing on request — send your travel dates
04 — The process

Start with a simple conversation.

Tell us whether you need trip planning, remote concierge support, or both. Everything is arranged through Instagram or email—no personal phone number is shared.

Day-by-day route
Food suggestions
Transit guidance
Remote text & call support
01

Share your trip

Send your dates, group size, interests, budget range and the kind of support you want.

02

Choose your support

We’ll confirm the right planning package and, if needed, quote concierge support for your travel dates.

03

Travel with a local in your corner

Follow your custom plan independently, with our Chongqing-based team available remotely by text and call.

Ready when you are

Tell us when you’re coming.

Send your travel dates, group size and whether you’re interested in Trip Planning, Remote Local Concierge support, or both. We’ll reply with the next step.

Message @cqlocalguidecqlocalguide@gmail.comInstagram first; email is ideal for trip details and documents.