Guide stories
Stories from the road, told by our guides
In their own words — the moments, people and surprises that make guiding a life, not just a job.
FINZGold Guide
Ten years, three thousand travellers, one panda
How a first nervous trip to the panda base became the start of a decade on the road — and the guest who still sends postcards.
Chengdu
MIAGold Guide
The noodle shop the maps won't show you
Mia's rule is simple: never take a guest where the buses go. One back-alley bowl taught her why.
Chengdu
HENRYGold Guide
Chasing light in Wild China
Henry waits for the weather other guides cancel. The reward: a sunrise no photograph can explain.
Mountains
CARRIEGold Guide
Four cities, one suitcase
Chengdu, Shanghai, Beijing, Zhangjiajie — how Carrie learned to be at home everywhere, and nowhere.
China-wide
RYANGold Guide
First-timers, welcome home
The nervous couple who landed at midnight taught Ryan what his job is really about.
Chengdu
ANNAGold Guide
Every street has a story
Anna never gives the same tour twice — because no two guests ever walk the same street the same way.
Chengdu