About Me

Welcome!
Thanks for you to visit China and my website.
Just call me Min Min, it's both my Chinese & English name.
I was born and raised in Shanghai, now in my early 20's.
I'm a girl of easygoing, forthright, hospitable, lively and VERY responsible characters :-) Loving arts, music, reading and jogging.

My qualification:

  • Majoring in business English & foreign trade in the university.( Bachelor Degree)
  • Having very good language foundation and excellent oral expressive ability of both Mandarin and English.

Over 3-year experience as private tour guide. I enjoy meeting up with and helping travelers with travel logistics (includes planning or booking accommodation, train/plane tickets, airport transfers, formulating itineraries etc)

Over 3-year experience as a business interpreter & English temp/ assistant. Stand by your side and be the representative of you & your company!

Contact Min Min:

EMAIL: alexialsk@gmail.com

MSN: alexialsk@hotmail.com

MOBILE: +0086 13636521218



Private Tour Guide & Personal Travel Assistant

As a private tour guide & personal travel assistant,
show you around this historic and cultural city. As we all know, Shanghai is a multicultural city, so it has many famous sightseeing places to visit, such as old towns of antique beauty, temple tour, modern tour with the Bund, Oriental Pearl TV Tower,Sightseeing Tunnel at the Bund.At night, we can go to Riverside Promenade, see the wonderful night sightseeing in Shanghai.I will choose a nice restaurants or take you to enjoy local dim sum, such as, Jiaozi, 8-treasure rice, rice cake...nice Chinese cuisine!).


Tailor-made tour itinerary--It's only for you.

I can formulate a gorgeous tour plan for you according to your requirements & preferences and arrange everything well. Actually, I also have the classic travel route, some must-see sights, some tourist attractions, old towns of antique beauty, art gallery tour and local delicacies.Pick-up and drop-off in every tour. If you need, I will pick you up from the airport either.You can enjoy local public & hidden attractions, experience local entertainment and learn Chinese culture. I would also like to teach you MUST LEARN mandarin or Shanghai dialect as well when you are traveling.

Explore Shanghai with Min Min -- Experience a REAL Shanghai

Based in Shanghai and available to travel to other cities or regions in China.


Classic & Special Travel Routes
tour covers Shanghai city, history & culture of
Shanghai, Shanghai outskirts, Shanghai Chongming Island, ancient water towns, Suzhou, Hangzhou, Wuxi, Huangshan...

Half Day Tour to Best of Shanghai
1 Day Tour to Shanghai Memories
1 Day Tour to Modern Shanghai
1 Day Tour to Shanghai's " NEW & OLD"

★1 Day Tour in Shanghai including (Night) River Cruise
1 Day Tour in Shanghai including Acrobatics Show in the evening

★Half Day Tour to Ancient Water Town ( Zhujiajiao)
1 Day tour To Ancient Water Town ( Xitang/ Wuzhen/ Nanxun/ Tongli/ ZhouZhuang...)

1 Day Tour to Suzhou
1-2 Days Tour to Hangzhou
1 Day Tour to Wuxi
1-2 Days Tour to Nanjing
2-3 Days Tour to Huangshan

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★Customized / Tailor-made Shanghai City Tour
Explore Local Shanghai Tour

Flight Transit Tour(Airport Pick-up + Drop off + couple hours City Tour, depending on your flights schedule.)
Tour From Cruise Ship Port / Wharf / Dock/ Pier
  • Shanghai Cruise Terminal, GaoYang Road
  • Shanghai International Cruise Terminal, DongDaMing Road
  • WaiGaoQiao HaiTong Port, ZhouHai Road (Port offers shuttle bus from cruise ship to city center, DaGu Road)

Shanghai Jewish Memory Tour
Shanghai Art Gallery Tour
Shanghai Shopping Tour
Shanghai Farm Tour
Shanghai Mount Tour

2- 3 Days Tour of Shanghai Chongming Island special
-> rural area, forest park, eco-village, wetland...
-> stay in the local farmer'home
-> enjoy the food by local farmers
-> Chongming Island tour need 5 days booking in advance.


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Shanghai Tourist Attractions Overview:
  1. the Bund - is one of the top ten Shanghai attractions. Just like a gallery of international architectures - historic European style buildings located on the Bund . It's the showcase of the city's colonial past and its transformation in the new ear. Known as " the Wall Street in the Far Cast" in the colonial period.
  2. Old Town area :Yu Yuan Garden - is located in the place which locals call it the Old Town area. Yu Yuan Garden is the largest and best known of the historic gardens of Shanghai.(Built in 1559) Yu Yuan Bazaar - is a market with lots of small shops / vendors selling souvenirs, hand-made crafts, folk crafts,packed snacks... and famous restaurants offering delicacies & dim sum such as steamed buns,Ningbo dumplings...City God Temple - used to be the center of the public life and contributed a lot of the birth the marketplace around it. It's a Taoism temple.
  3. People's Square - is an open space for public life. Its evolution from a colonial racecourse to a center of public life epitomizes the pursuit of the city in different periods.
  4. Shanghai Museum - is located in People's Square. As a museum of ancient Chinese art, Shanghai Museum possesses a collection of 120,000 precious works of art. Its rich and high-quality collection of ancient Chinese bronze, ceramics, painting and calligraphy is specially celebrated in the world.
  5. Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Center - is located in People's Square. It displays Shanghai's urban planning and development. Exhibitions include models of planned and recent developments, as well as Shanghai's history.
  6. Xintiandi - is composed of an area of restored traditional "stone gate" (Shikumen) houses on narrow alleys, a modern shopping mall with a cinema complex, and some adjoining houses which now serve as book stores, cafes and restaurants. Most of the cafes and restaurants feature both indoor and outdoor seatings. A Stone Gate House Museum there is the place for you to pay a visit to the inside of a house to experienced the life in the "Stone Gate" house.
  7. The Site of 1st National Communist Party Congress - is in the Shanghai typical architecture " Stone Gate" house. On July 23, 1921, thirteen members held their first national congress of the Communist Party of China here, marking the birth of the Party.
  8. Jade Buddha Temple - famous for two vivid Jade Buddha statues.
  9. Long Hua Temple & Pogoda- is located on the Longhua Road at the south of the city, famous for the ancient Longhua Temple and its pagoda. It was built in 242 AD which is during the period of the Three Kingdoms, Longhua Temple is the oldest temple in Shanghai for its long history of over 1700 years. Besides its long history, Longhua Temple is also the largest temple in Shanghai city.
  10. Duolun Road Culture Street - is the road paved with pebbles. It once had a great influence on the history of Chinese culture. We will go though the lane there which was built in 1930. You could find beautiful displays of calligraphy, paintings, antiques and mahogany furniture for sale.
  11. Former Residence of Sun Yat-sen - is the home of Doctor Sun Yat-sen and his wife. The place has be divided into two parts: former residence house and memorial hall.
  12. Old Alley / Lane in Former French Concession Area - walking along the old alley / lane to explore the local life in the old house / lane. Best way to get away the hustling urban life and relax in that area
  13. Little White House - is a spectacular mansion which was one of the most opulent houses in former French Concession. It was home to a high-ranking official of the French Municipality at that time.Now is Shanghai Arts and Crafts Museum
  14. Propaganda Poster Art Center - full of the pieces of art with history when all the people in China sacrificed for the greatness of one person - Chairman Mao.
  15. Lujiazui Financial and Trade Zone - is the place not only being the financial and trade center of Shanghai, even China, but also full of the high skyscrapers: Shanghai World Financial Center - is the highest building in Shanghai,Jin Mao Tower and Oriental Pearl TV Tower-which is the landmark of Shanghai. Shanghai History Museum - is located just below Shanghai Oriental Pearl Tower with vivid recreations differing from the common museum.
  16. Sightseeing Tunnel -is most efficient way get to Pudong Side from the Bund. Colorful light beams inside the tunnel and you just need to stay in the small box looks like a cable car. It's quite a enjoyable journey especially for the kids.

Personal Shopping Assistant - Your Best Bargainer!

Shopaholic? DONT worry!

Just Wanna Buy Some Stuffs for You , Your Family or Your Friend? DONT worry!

I will make a shopping tour itinerary according to your requirements and preferences.

What u just need to do is: ENJOY IT!

from fabric, silk & cloths to accessories, shoes, bags & purses
from pearls & Jade -- necklaces, bracelets, rings, earrings to carnelian & coral stuffs to golden & platinum jewelery
from typical Chinese souvenirs, hand-made art crafts to antique, traditional seal & paper cutting
from books, calligraphy works & art paintings to electronic & digital items
from Chinese tea & wine to Chinese snacks & dim sum
......
Just let me know what you wanna get! I will choose the certain markets and shops into the shopping itinerary for you!
I will help u bargain & haggling and get the lowest price! This process is very special for u.

You will have fun in getting your goods by this typical Chinese way!

( no unwanted kick-back shopping stops)


Shopping Places in Shanghai

Antiques:
Dongtai Road Antique Market
Shanghai Old Street Antique Market

Pearls:
Hongqiao Pearl City
A & P Plaza Pearls Market

Clothing:
Qipu Road Clothing & Accessories Market
South the Bund Fabric Market
Shi Liu Pu Fabric Market
Caoan Road Fabric Market
Dimei Underground Market
Night Clothing & Accessories markets on the streets

Electronics:
Xuijiahui Electronics Market

Books:
Fuzhou Road Book & Stationary Street

Souvenirs:
Yu Yuan Bazaar
Shanghai Old Street
East Nanjing Road

Shopping Area:
East Nanjing Road
Huaihai Road
North Si Chuan Road
West Nanjing Road
Middle Xizang Road
Xuijiahui Commercial Area
Jing'an Temple Commercial Area
Wujiaochang Commercial Area

Food Street:
Wujiang Road Food Street
Huanghe Road Food Street
Yunnan Road Night Food Street
Shouning Road Night Food Street

Everything Market:
A & P Plaza
Taobao City

Others:
Flower and Birds Market
Flea Markets
Small Items Market
Second-hand Electronics Market
Unique Fashion Shops in Shanghai

Shanghai Business Interpreter / Translator / Assistant / Temp

When you come to Shanghai, China, especially to attend the Trade Fair / Exhibition or visit your supplier / factory, you might need some assistance to break down that language barrier between you and the person you are doing business with for best result.

I am not only your interpreter, but also can be your business assistant, secretary, private local tour guide, personal shopping assistant, Mandarin tutor and Chinese cultural teacher who can fulfill your business needs and daily life needs.

Business Interpreter / Translator Service:

1. Site Interpretation / Business Assistance for
  • Exhibition & Trade Fair
  • General Business Meeting
  • Business Negotiation
  • Factory / Supplier Visit
2. make a business trip plan / business arrangement according to your requirements budget
  • hotel reservation
  • flight/train ticket booking & purchasing
  • city transportation
  • estimate cost for you
3. appointment with factories/suppliers that you want to visit pre-head
4. book & purchase flight / train ticket or rent car as you request
5. offer airport pick-up & drop-off service
6. translate documents / email / website (English <------> Chinese)

It's also available for me to be on business trip with you to other cities around Shanghai, such as Ningbo / Yiwu / Suzhou / Hangzhou.

Business Assistant/ Helper/Temp:

★Company/ Office Temp
★Expo/Exhi/Trade fair Temp(booth,VIP lounge...)
★Help Client Set up Office
★Local Product Sourcing
★Make Contracts
★Market Research
★Secretary Service

Others:
★Airport Pick-up / Drop-off
★Hotel Reservation
★Private Vehicle/Car Rental
★Train/flight ticket booking & purchasing
★Show ticket booking & purchasing

A written receipt could be give upon your request.


Not only help you break down the language barrier and bridge the cultural gap, also stand by your side and consider every tiny detail for you!

Try my best to protect your interests and make profits for you!

Event Calendar during April - June
Shanghai New Exhibition Center
1 AUTO Shanghai 2009 April 20 - 28 W1-W5,E1-E6
2 China International Bicycle & Motor Cycle Fair May 4-7
W1-W5,E1-E3
3 The 2nd China(ShanghaiInternational Wind Energy Exhibition & Symposium /Power China 2009 May 6-8
E4-E6
4 Bakery China 2009 May 12-14
W1-W5
5 Shanghai Int’l Jewellery Exhibition May 12-15
E1-E2
6 The 20th China Int’l Glass Industrial Technical Exhibition May 13-16
E3-E6
7 Shanghai Hair & Beauty Festival May 18-20
W1-W5
8 The 7th China (Shanghai) International Furniture Expo.& Shanghai International Furnishing Expo. May 19-21
E5-E6
9 packtech-foodtech 2009 May 19-21
E1
10 SIALCHINA May 19-21
E2-E4
11 China Building & Construction Trade Fair & Its Sister Themes Fair May 25-28
W1-W5,E1-E6
12 China International Exhibition on Mould & Die, Equipment and related Industry June 2-5
W1-W3
13 The 14th International Essen Welding & Cutting Fair 2009 Jine 2-5
E1-E6
14 Shanghai Tex 2009 June 12-15
W1-W5,E1-E6
15 CPhI China 2009 June 23-25
E1-E6
16 Fi-Asia China June 23-25
W1-W2
17 China Shanghai International Textiles Fabrics & Accessories Exhibition 2009 /China (Shanghai) International Fashion Production (OEM) Exhibition June 23-25
W3-W4
18 The 103 China Stationery Commodity Fair June 29- July 1
E1-E3
19 The China Sustainable Building Forum + Pre-fabricated House and Ecopolis Expo 2009 June 29- July 1 W3
20 The 7th Shanghai Int’l Landscape Design & Urban Construction Expo June 29- July 1 W4
21 INTERBATH June 29- July 1 W4
22 ALUMINIUM CHINA 2009 June 30- July 2 W1-W2


Personal English Assistant / helper / Tutor

Kid Kinder:
take care and play with your kid(s) in few hours
I could also teach your kid(s) study drawing (I'm good at cartoon drawing), piano (be able to teach the basic - intermediate level and check the piano homework) Mandarin or other subjects like math.

Personal English Assistant:
Company to Local Places, such as hospital, school, administration... as your site interpreter
hops

Mandarin Tutor & Chinese Culture Teacher:
customized teaching material according to your Mandarin level & needs
sharing my knowledge of Chinese culture with you

Personal Shopper:
help you purchasing the goods, choosing the gifts... shopping for you according to your shopping list / requirements

Booking Service:
train / flight ticket booking & purchasing
show/ concert ticket booking & purchase
private car / van booking


China Business Trip & Leisure Travel Guide

For Business Trip:
  1. make a China business trip plan according to your requirements budget
  2. check the flight/train schedule and book / purchase the tickets for you
  3. estimate cost for you
  4. appointment with factories/suppliers that you want to visit pre-head
  5. offer general information of the Chinese city you are about to visit
  6. act as your business interpreter / assistant/ tour guide during your china business trip.
  7. a written receipt could be given upon your request

Break down the language barrier and be the bridge between you and China
stand by your side-> protect your interests and make profits for you during your business trip in China.


For Leisure Travel:
  1. make a tour itinerary of several cities chosen by you or recommended by me
  2. choose and book the hotel according to your budget & requirements
  3. check the flight/train schedule and book / purchase the tickets for you
  4. estimate cost for you
  5. travel with you as the tour guide / travel companion

help you save your time and money while you just need to enjoy the comfort & fun and experience the real life in China.


Other:
I can also help you to find personal tour guides and local helpers / English interpreters and private business assistants in other regions of China.
Already have contacts with LOCAL TOUR GUIDES & BUSINESS
INTERPRETERS in:
Beijing ( tour guide / biz interpreter & assistant) Shanghai (if I'm not available, I could definitely arrange an experienced and reliable tour / business interpreter for you )
Xi'an (tour guide)
Sichuan - Chengdu ( tour guide)
Guilin -- Yangshuo (tour guide)
Yunnan -- Shangri-La,Xishuangbanna, Lijiang, Kunming (tour guide)

Guangdong -- Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Dongguan (tour guide / biz interpreter & assistant)

Hongkong ( tour guide / biz interpreter & assistant)