
In China, some special guides are helping foreign visitors see the real country. They are called “cultural ferrymen”. They show tourists everyday life, not just famous places.
These guides plan interesting trips. For example, they take foreign visitors to local parks. Tourists can see people doing Tai Chi, reading books, or buying food in the park. They walk through old streets, taste local snacks, and hear stories about the past. This helps visitors understand Chinese life better. Sometimes, they even try using a phone to pay for things, just like local people do.
Many foreigners in China also help. Clarisse Le Guernic, a French woman, has lived in Shanghai for 10 years. She leads tours about the city’s history and culture. There are also English-language stand-up comedy shows in big cities, which help foreigners and Chinese understand each other better through funny stories.