get_guide
ChatGPTUse this to read a guide found by search_guides, including its saved source evidence and linked places. Read it before constructing a guide-based itinerary. Use the exact returned guide ID.
Travel
Overview
XiaoHongShu RedNote Local Guide to China helps you explore China through local recommendations researched from Xiaohongshu, also known as RedNote or Little Red Book. Discover restaurants, cafes, bars, markets, shops, attractions and day trips matched to your location, interests and budget. Get Chinese place names, map links, practical tips and guides where available. Plan neighbourhood outings and request new research for places or topics we haven't covered yet. Recommendations use previously collected research; coverage and source dates are shown. By China Like a Local, published by Chiho.ai. An independent service not affiliated with Xiaohongshu.
Tools
get_library_coverage
ChatGPTUse this when the user asks which China destinations and place categories our saved library covers or when checking whether a research request is useful.
get_place
ChatGPTUse this to read a place returned by search_places, including Chinese names, map links, indicated prices and supporting guides. Use the exact returned place ID.
get_recommendation_request
ChatGPTUse this when the user asks for the status or result of their previously submitted research request. Requires the same linked account and the exact request ID.
request_recommendations
ChatGPTUse this when the user explicitly asks us to research recommendations for a place or travel topic in China that our library does not adequately cover. Saves a request for later research, normally after at least 24 hours. Requires account linking. Do not submit merely because a search returned no results, and do not promise completion or automatic assistant notification.
search_guides
ChatGPTUse this when the user wants a China travel guide, neighbourhood walk, local food guide, day trip or an itinerary supported by previously collected Xiaohongshu research. Returns published guides and coverage. Do not use for live availability, visa rules, flights or unrelated research.
search_places
ChatGPTUse this when the user wants restaurants, cafes, bars, markets, shops, attractions or outdoor places in China, including local favourites, hidden gems and neighbourhood outings. Searches previously collected recommendations in English, Chinese or pinyin. Provide city or WGS84 location when known. Returns evidence dates and unverified criteria. Does not provide live hours, bookings or a live Xiaohongshu search. Do not use for visas, politics, general history, or destinations outside China.
Capabilities
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