Explore together
Neighborhood walks, cafés, food, shopping, museums or an ordinary local day — shaped around what you actually enjoy.
A personal project by X.M · Shanghai
Your local friend in Shanghai.
Friendly, practical help for travelers — from local life and language support to exploring the city together.
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Shanghai Buddy / 2026
Not a tour group. A person you can ask.
Shanghai Buddy is a small experiment started by X.M. It is for visitors who want practical local help or simply feel more comfortable exploring with someone who knows the city. Every request starts with a direct conversation with X.M.
Meet Shanghai
Icons, gardens, food — and everyday life in between.
Services
What a Shanghai Buddy can help with
Language & practical help
Menus, directions, phone calls, reservations and simple app-related problems that are harder without Chinese.
Arrival & local setup
Planning airport or station transfers, understanding local transport and sorting out small travel problems after you arrive.
How it works
Simple from the first message
Tell X.M what you need
Send your dates, area, number of people and the kind of help you are looking for.
Get a clear plan
We confirm the scope, buddy, meeting place, estimated time and price before you decide.
Meet in a public place
Start somewhere easy and public. Pay only through the agreed method and keep your own travel documents.
Pricing
Pilot pricing
From USD 15 / hourFor straightforward local companionship and language support. Transport, tickets, meals and complex errands are separate. You receive the full quote before agreeing.
Safety
Clear boundaries keep it safe
- Not a dating, romantic or sexual service
- Not a licensed tour-guide, medical, legal or emergency service
- No holding passports, bank cards or account passwords
- Adults only; public meeting places are preferred
During this pilot, X.M personally discusses every request. If another local buddy is involved, you will know who they are and the full price before booking.
Shanghai Buddy — by X.M
Have a Shanghai question? Start with a message.
You do not need to know exactly what service to book. Tell X.M what is happening, and we will see whether Shanghai Buddy is the right fit.
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