BEIJING, April 14 (Xinhua) — Dan Niu, once confined to a cubicle crunching numbers at a Shanghai bank, now spends weekdays cycling through the city’s alleyways, leading foreign tourists past steamed bun stalls and hidden galleries tucked off the beaten path.
“On our rides, we can stop anytime to chat with locals at breakfast spots or dance with retirees in public squares,” said Dan, whose cycling tours offer international travelers a half-day glimpse into everyday Shanghai, far from the usual tourist trail.
Dan’s career shift reflects the boom in “China travel,” partly fueled by the continuous optimization of visa-free…