Join us
Be the local friend every traveler wishes they had.
We’re looking for local hosts and part-time guides across China — people who know their city inside out and love sharing it with travelers from around the world.
Now hiring in the Greater Bay Area, Chongqing, Chengdu, Guizhou, Shanghai, Jiangsu & Zhejiang
Who we are
A small team rethinking travel in China
240 Hours in China (东游) is a startup creating one-of-a-kind China experiences for international travelers. Over the past year in Chongqing, we’ve built a model for what inbound travel in China can really be.
Thousands
of travelers hosted every year
70+
countries, with glowing reviews across the board
10+
global travel creators we’ve made China content with
CNN · WaPo
our founders’ story, featured by CNN and The Washington Post
You don’t have to be a “tour guide.”
Maybe you know one neighborhood by heart. Maybe you know a back alley no map will ever show. If you have something worth sharing, we want to hear your story.
The roles
Two ways to join
Local Experience Host
Design and lead experiences built around what you know and love — a neighborhood, a craft, a food scene, a corner of the city most visitors never find.
Part-time Foreign-Language Guide
Lead private and small-group tours in English or another language, and help travelers feel at home from the moment they arrive.
What we’re looking for
Must-haves
- Fluent English, or another foreign language
- You’ve lived in your city for years and truly know it
- At least 2 days a week to host travelers
Nice to have
- Experience in guiding, travel or hospitality
- A licensed foreign-language tour guide certificate
- You’re a confident driver
- Professional-level portrait or travel photography
- Exclusive access to local experiences — intangible cultural heritage, tea, hanfu and more
- Anything else travelers would love that we don’t offer yet
Locations
Where we’re hiring
Your city isn’t listed? We’re open to anywhere — especially places international travelers love. Tell us about it.
Why join us
What you’ll get
Meet the world
Host travelers from 70+ countries without leaving your city.
Your schedule
Tell us which days you’re free — you stay in control of your time.
We handle the rest
Bookings, customer service and logistics are on us, so you can focus on the experience.
Your own profile
Get a host page on our Team page, with reviews from your guests.
How to apply
Three simple steps
- 1
Email us
Write to guoer@240china.com.
- 2
Tell us about you
Your name and city, the languages you speak, how many days a week you’re free, and what you’d love to share with travelers. Links to photos, social media or a CV are welcome.
- 3
Let’s talk
We’ll reach out to set up a chat.
Subject line: Join Us – [Your city] – [Your name]