+1 Chopsticks加一雙筷子
Experience authentic Shanghai cuisine and genuine Chinese hospitality by sharing home-cooked meals with local families. Perfect for travelers seeking cultural immersion beyond restaurants—join a real family dinner where they simply add an extra pair of chopsticks for you.
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The Experience
What if you could experience something even more authentic than walking tours or cooking classes?
Real Home Setting
Step into an actual family home—not a restaurant or staged venue. Experience the warmth and authenticity of a real Chinese household.
Cultural Exchange
Share stories, learn about daily life, and create genuine connections that go beyond typical tourist interactions.
Home-Cooked Meals
Taste authentic dishes the way locals actually eat them—recipes passed down through generations, prepared with love.
Family Interactions
If there are kids, it becomes a learning adventure for everyone. Experience the joy of multi-generational family dynamics.
Why Dine with Local Families?
As someone who's explored 60+ countries, I know we all crave those genuine local connections—the kind you get from walking tours, cooking classes, or chance encounters in neighborhood bars. This takes it further.
- Genuine local connections beyond typical tourist experiences
- Authentic home-cooked meals you won't find in restaurants
- Cultural insights from real family conversations
- Stories and memories that last a lifetime
- Support local families and community tourism
- Safe, vetted host families with language support
加一雙筷子
"Add an extra pair of chopsticks"
A Chinese expression of hospitality—there's always room for one more at the table.
About Us
Our Story
We're a group of passionate travel enthusiasts. Our founder has backpacked through 60+ countries across seven continents.
During our travels, the most memorable moments weren't at famous landmarks or tourist hotspots—they were when locals warmly invited us into their homes to share a simple, home-cooked meal.
That warmth and breaking down of barriers is the experience we want to recreate in China.
We hope that foreign friends coming to China won't just see the tourist attractions or eat at chain restaurants, but can truly walk into a Shanghainese home and experience authentic Chinese hospitality.