Ask a Local
Straight answers from someone who lives here
Trains, payments, apps, tickets you can’t book from abroad, where to go and what to skip. Ask a local in Yunnan and get a real answer within 24 hours.
Written answer
US$19.90 per question
One question, answered properly by email or WhatsApp.
- Anything about travelling in China
- A written answer within 24 hours
- Up to 3 follow-up questions within 48 hours
30-minute call
US$29.90 per call
Talk it through live on a WhatsApp voice or video call.
- 30 minutes at a time that suits you
- Route ideas, getting around, payments and apps
- Bring all your questions at once
Checkout runs on our partner store, The Wamao, and you pay with PayPal. You will see “The Wamao” on the checkout page.
How it works
- 1
Pay securely
Choose a plan and pay with PayPal. No account with us needed.
- 2
Send your question
Reply to your order confirmation email, or message us on WhatsApp with your order number. For a call, send 2 to 3 time slots.
- 3
Get your answer
We reply within 24 hours, by email or WhatsApp.
Booking with us later?
If you book a driver, guide or booking service with us within 30 days, the fee is credited to that order.
Questions people ask
What can I ask?
Anything about travelling in China: trains and flights, Alipay and WeChat Pay, apps and SIM cards, tickets, routes, hotels, food and what to avoid. We know Yunnan best, but we answer for the rest of China too.
Is a quote for a driver or trip still free?
Yes. Asking us to quote a driver, guide or whole trip is still free. The fee is for advice when you don’t need us to book anything.
Can I get a refund?
Yes, in full, if we have not answered yet or the call has not taken place. Once the answer has been delivered it is not refundable. One free reschedule for calls with 12 hours’ notice.
What time zone are you in?
China time, GMT+8. For calls, send 2 to 3 time slots and we confirm one within 24 hours.
What is not included?
Full itinerary planning and booking on your behalf. We are happy to quote those separately.
Questions before you pay? WhatsApp +86 189 8777 1234 · [email protected]