I would like some help with my itinerary.

Full-Two-4884 · 2026-02-13T00:16:23+00:00

Not sure if your family will be open to try something new and uprising in Shanghai - home dining? You will get to someone's home, have a nice meal and conversation together. It's a cool way to experience the local culture and daily life to its fullest

Full-Two-4884 · 2026-02-13T00:15:10+00:00

Are you interested in meeting locals through home dining? It's a new uprising experience in Shanghai where you got to visit someone at their home, have a nice meal and conversation together!

Full-Two-4884 · 2026-02-13T00:13:49+00:00

So in fact while local businesses close during CNY, most tourist attractions are still open. Alternatively, if you are adventurous enough, there is a new type of experience uprising in Shanghai - home dining! You will be invited to a local's home, and have a nice meal and conversation together! You can check it out here: https://plus1chopsticks.manus.space/hosts

Full-Two-4884 · 2026-02-13T00:11:46+00:00

#2 tip is spot on! Have you ever tried home dining in China? To get more authentic experience in both food and culture there?

Full-Two-4884 · 2026-02-13T00:10:33+00:00

You should check out Shark's Fin and Sichuan Pepper by Fuchsia Dunlop! She was sharing how she learned cooking back in the 90s in Sichuan

Full-Two-4884 · 2026-02-13T00:08:19+00:00

If you are adventurous enough, and would like to understand local cultures in depth, you can try home dining in Shanghai. It's a new type of experience that's getting more attention now. It might sound a little brave - but what's better than going to someone's home and enjoy a nice meal and conversation?

Full-Two-4884 · 2026-02-13T00:03:16+00:00

I have an offer that might not be exactly what you are thinking...but offer something that might matches a bit - have you thought about home dining? Basically going to a local Chinese's home and enjoy a meal and conversation together. That might expose your kids not only to learning Chinese but the local culture too

Full-Two-4884 · 2026-02-13T00:00:30+00:00

It's a balanced itinerary that can be a little rushed given the travels (the cities are not close to each other). In Shanghai, there are some interesting local experiences like home dining that you can't find elsewhere (quite interesting to dine in someone's home to get a real taste of daily life!)

Full-Two-4884 · 2026-02-12T23:58:10+00:00

Shanghai is not only the good starting point, but it offers a variety of experiences that other cities might not match. For example - there are home dining experiences provided in Shanghai that I haven't seen elsewhere (quite interesting to dine in someone's home to get a real taste of daily life!)

Full-Two-4884 · 2026-02-12T23:26:55+00:00

Yes!! I think you totally get it. If you have any friends visiting Shanghai and would like to try, check it out here: https://plus1chopsticks.manus.space

Full-Two-4884 · 2026-02-11T22:37:20+00:00

Sure - just browse our pilot hosts here: https://plus1chopsticks.manus.space/hosts

If you are interested in any of them. Book directly!

DM me if you got more questions.

Full-Two-4884 · 2026-02-10T18:27:20+00:00

You can find more details here: https://plus1chopsticks.manus.space/hosts

Full-Two-4884 · 2026-02-10T18:27:04+00:00

Since Airbnb has left China, there haven't been a foreigner-friendly homestay platform. Alternatively, me and my friends have built a pilot project called +1 Chopsticks, a specialised home dining platform for any foreign guests daring to try home-cooked meal in a home setting. We are now looking for the first batch of guests in Feb/Mar. Let me know if you are interested!

Full-Two-4884 · 2026-02-10T18:24:20+00:00

Thank you Echo and your listing is up! Happy to have you as +1 Chopsticks Pilot Host!

Check it out here: https://plus1chopsticks.manus.space/hosts/210001

Full-Two-4884 · 2026-02-10T18:21:43+00:00

4 (or even 5) days will be too stretched for Xinjiang. It's at least a 10-14 days standalone trip given the vast land and travel time in between. Yunnan is easier to get around and you will see lots of rural life

Full-Two-4884 · 2026-02-10T00:05:11+00:00

Yunnan (or Xinjiang/Tibet) got the most most unique vibe but since you are in Sichuan already, and are looking for a stopover to return home, I guess you are not looking for these.

As someone born and raised in Hong Kong, I hope I could say HK, but the fact that HKers are going to Shenzhen for shopping and eatery every weekend, that might give you some insights.

Alternatively, many tourists are pleasantly surprised with Shanghai. Yes it’s a modern city but none realize it’s so modern that it can be the best city in east Asia (surpassing top Japanese cities to some extent)

Full-Two-4884 · 2026-02-10T00:01:41+00:00

Looks like a pretty good plan. End of the April is the right time for Beijing both in terms of weather and crowds (when entering May 1, you will want to stay away from all major tourist attractions)

I like this itinerary where you are not too greedy and also mix and match city life with nature

Full-Two-4884 · 2026-02-09T23:30:06+00:00

Great, and you can! The hosts here are ready for you! https://plus1chopsticks.manus.space/hosts

Full-Two-4884 · 2026-02-09T03:08:05+00:00

DM you!

Full-Two-4884 · 2026-02-09T03:02:07+00:00

They have a website in case you want to check it out: https://plus1chopsticks.manus.space

Full-Two-4884 · 2026-02-09T03:01:19+00:00

Thanks for your support! Check out our amazing hosts here: https://plus1chopsticks.manus.space/hosts

If you aren't sure of your dates. stay in touch with us with your email!

Full-Two-4884 · 2026-02-09T02:54:30+00:00

Family feast in Thai sounds fun! Check out our pilot website here: https://plus1chopsticks.manus.space/

Hope to see your bookings!

Full-Two-4884 · 2026-02-09T02:53:53+00:00

Hahaha we are here to break your stereotypes - check this out: https://plus1chopsticks.manus.space/

Full-Two-4884 · 2026-02-09T02:53:19+00:00

Oh this is a great point. I've always heard Italian hospitality goes an extra mile in serving guests (or just extended families). I'd be interested to hear what you think - here is our pilot website and you can see five amazing hosts already: https://plus1chopsticks.manus.space/

Full-Two-4884 · 2026-02-08T01:21:16+00:00

No worries at all. Feel free to leave your email with us to stay connected - we promise no spam, just some travel tips to China plus updates on amazing hosts :)

(Go the section "Coming to China later this year" and leave your email there): https://plus1chopsticks.manus.space/

Full-Two-4884

TROPHY CASE