Tour guide in Shanghai Jin X.

Shanghai, China

Mandarin, English

86

Tours Delivered,
Since Feb 15, 2018

5.0

Hours, Avg. response time

I'm Jin X., your private tour guide in Shanghai

Guide #15470

Hello, I'm Jin, a licensed English-speaking tour guide based in Shanghai. For more than 15 years, I have been helping visitors discover Shanghai and eastern China. During those years, I realized that my greatest passion is not simply guiding tours—it's creating personalized journeys that match each guest's interests, travel style and available time. I believe every visitor is different, so every itinerary should be different. Whether it's your first visit to Shanghai or you're returning to discover something new, I enjoy combining the city's famous highlights with authentic local experiences that many visitors would never find on their own. Of course, we'll visit iconic places such as The Bund, Yu Garden or Shanghai Tower if that's what you'd like. But some of my favorite moments happen away from the crowds—walking through historic Shikumen neighborhoods, watching local residents practice Tai Chi in the park, visiting a traditional wet market or sharing dumplings in a neighborhood restaurant. These authentic experiences have become one of the reasons guests remember their day with me long after they return home. Another specialty is my Layover Tours. If you have five hours or more between flights, I can help you turn your stopover into one of the highlights of your journey, with an itinerary carefully planned around your flight schedule. From our first conversation until the end of your visit, I enjoy working together to create a day that reflects your interests and pace. Guest reviews consistently mention my flexibility, communication and attention to detail, and I believe those qualities are just as important as local knowledge. I look forward to welcoming you to Shanghai and helping you discover the city through the eyes of a local.

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4.9
  • Andreas S.Germany
    2 days ago

    Jin was a very friendly and easy-going guide who adapted the day well to our interests. She put together an individual itinerary and showed us places we probably would not have found on our own. A particular highlight was the lunch she chose for us in an authentic local restaurant – very good food and a great local experience. We had a very enjoyable day with Jin and...

    Replied from the guide, Jin X.

    October 2026

    Dear Andreas, Thank you so much for your wonderful five-star review. I really enjoyed spending the day with you. It made me happy that you loved the local restaurant and our custom tour around Shanghai. I hope you have a fantastic rest of your trip. I look forward to welcoming you back to China sometime in the future.

  • Mark D.Netherlands
    3 weeks ago

    Jin made a tour package specifically catering to our wishes. The timing was excellent. She took care of all the tickets and even booked us a place in a highly popular restaurant for the evening. When she noted that we were looking for a specific gift, she made sure that it was ordered and delivered to our hotel. Her mastering of the English language was perfect. I can...

    Replied from the guide, Jin X.

    September 2026

    Hello Mark, Thank you for your nice review. It is a great help for me. Being your guide in Shanghai and Suzhou was a real pleasure. I hope you had a nice travel back home. If any of your friends or family members come to Shanghai please tell them about my service. Kind regards, Jin

  • Danielle G.Philippines
    August 2026

    Jin is such a prompt, patient and trustworthy guide. She knows Shanghai inside and out, and she is very flexible with accommodating our needs and requests. She has superb communication skills and speaks English very well. She goes above and beyond to make sure that we enjoyed the tour and she made sure our needs are met with ease. She has been such a joy to work with. I...

    Replied from the guide, Jin X.

    August 2026

    Dear Danielle Thank you so much for your warm and thoughtful five‑star review. I truly had a fantastic time guiding your group around Shanghai. It was very pleasant to meet you all, and I really appreciated how easy‑going you were during the whole tour. I am glad that you enjoyed our day together. If you ever come back to Shanghai or plan new trips across China in the...

  • Enric S.Spain
    August 2026

    ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent, fully personalized tour Jin was an excellent guide: great English, very knowledgeable, and lovely to be with. What we appreciated most was how she adapted the itinerary on the fly based on what interested us, without ever losing the flow or feeling forced. We especially loved the balance between the well-known highlights and off-the-beaten-path moments...

    Replied from the guide, Jin X.

    August 2026

    Hello Enric, I just noticed that I totally forget to thank you for the nice review send to TourByLocals. It is very helpful for my business. I am glad that I found the right pace to give you a good insight of life in Shanghai and at the same time give you a good overview of my home town. It is nice to read you enjoyed my program and I hope you also had a nice flight back...

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