Welcome to Whaletu Community: Explore Authentic Travel Experiences in China

When you plan your trip to China, you may be full of excitement, yet also have lots of questions:

Which cities are worth visiting the most? Where can I find authentic local food? How do I create a well-balanced travel itinerary? How to avoid tourist traps and experience the real China?

Whaletu Community is built to answer all these questions.

We are a content community and service platform focusing entirely on travel within China, adhering to our mission: “Help the World Understand China, Make Travel Easier”. Whether you are a first-time visitor to China or a local travel enthusiast, you will find all the travel answers you need here.

China boasts vast land, diverse cultures and abundant travel resources. You can feel the profound history of ancient capitals, the gentle charm of Jiangnan water towns, the lively street vibes of mountain cities in Southwest China, and the modern glamour of coastal metropolises — every city holds its unique appeal.

However, we noticed that many travelers planning trips to China struggle to access comprehensive, genuine and practical travel information. Fragmented guides lack structure, mainstream recommendations are repetitive, and language & cultural barriers bring extra trouble to itinerary planning.

That’s why we created Whaletu Community. We gather real travel experiences, organize systematic travel guides and build a friendly communication hub, so every traveler visiting China can enjoy a smoother, more authentic and unforgettable journey.

We sort out full travel information by each city: Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu, Xi’an, Chongqing, Hangzhou and more. Covering iconic must-see landmarks, hidden local spots, practical transport & accommodation tips, and cultural customs introductions — all destination guides you need in one place.

From pre-trip preparations including visa application, transportation and payment methods, to on-location advice like attraction guides, trap avoidance and seasonal travel suggestions, we curate first-hand experiences shared by real travelers to help you plan efficiently and skip unnecessary troubles.

Chinese cuisine is an essential part of any trip. We sort authentic food lists and hidden gem restaurants by city and cuisine type, ranging from street snacks to signature regional dishes. Skip overhyped tourist spots and taste the genuine local flavors of China.

No energy to plan your trip from scratch? We provide ready-made trip templates of various durations and themes: classic sightseeing, slow in-depth travel, food tours, family-friendly trips and more. You can also post in the community for help to customize a one-of-a-kind travel route just for you.

Travel is never meant to be a solitary experience. Here you can share your travel stories, raise your travel questions and meet like-minded travel buddies. You can also read authentic experiences from global travelers, gain more inspiration through communication and feel the warmth of travel.

The name “Whaletu” combines “whale” and “travel”.

Whales roam freely across the vast ocean, just as we wander across the boundless land. We hope every traveler can explore every corner of China freely and calmly like a whale, discovering surprises and touching moments along the way.

We will keep polishing our content and optimizing platform features in the future, and build a higher-quality, warmer China travel community together with all of you.

Welcome once again to Whaletu.

May we explore China and embrace wonderful moments side by side.

— Whaletu Community