Transit in Beijing and Shanghai: How to Arrange a Layover
Most overseas Chinese enter and exit China through Beijing or Shanghai. This article explains the transportati···
Travel Guide
Visa · Transportation · Payment · Luggage · Food & Drink
China Mountains and Rivers Travel Guide: Itemized explanations of pre-travel issues such as visa documents, flight and high-speed rail tickets, mobile payments, internet access, luggage, food, and traveling with elders.
Spring and autumn seasons: How to use China's two best months
April to May and September to November are the golden windows for travel in China. This article explains the r···
Summer in China: Practical Guide to Staying Cool, the Rainy Season, and Heat Prevention
Summer in China is half scorching and half cool. This article explains where to go and where to avoid, the act···
Winter in China: Ice and snow in the Northeast, avoiding the cold in the South, and keeping warm with clothing
Winter is the season with the greatest differences in China: Harbin at minus 30 degrees, Hainan at 25 degrees.···
Practical Ordering: Menu, Portions, Dietary Restrictions, and Table Etiquette
The menu logic and portion habits of Chinese restaurants are completely different from Chinese restaurants abr···
Accessibility and Slow Travel: A China Itinerary for Wheelchair Users or Those with Mobility Difficulties
China's accessible facilities are quite complete in large cities and newly built scenic areas, but there are s···
Luggage and Shipping: Carry-on Restrictions, Storage, and Courier
Long-distance trips in China often require traveling light when entering scenic areas. This article explains t···
Internet Plans: How to Choose Between eSIM, Local SIM, and Roaming
There are three ways to access the internet in China: eSIM, a local SIM card, or roaming with your original nu···
How to bring money: currency exchange, foreign cards, cash, and fees
China has become highly cashless, but foreign cards cannot be used everywhere. This article explains clearly h···
Group tours, semi-self-guided trips, or customized trips: the real differences among the three options
The difference between group tours, semi-independent tours, and customized tours is not in the price, but in '···
Drones and Photography Equipment: Whether to Bring Them, Whether They Can Fly, and How to Pass Security Checks
China has strict regulations on drone real-name registration and no-fly zones, and tourist attractions general···
Border and Special Area Access: Documents and Inspections in Tibet and Xinjiang
Tibet and some border areas of Xinjiang require additional documents and approvals. This article explains the ···