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Dense crowds of domestic tourists at a major Chinese scenic spot during the Golden Week National Day holiday

Seasonal Guides

Golden Week Survival Guide

China's National Day holiday triggers the largest domestic travel rush of the year. Here's how to decide whether to...

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A night market cook stir-frying over a roaring flame while locals queue at the stall

Safety & Health

Food Safety in China: Tap Water, Street Food, Allergies, Halal and Vegetarian

Eating safely in China: why the official advice is to boil tap water, how to pick a street food stall, what the...

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First time China itinerary route showing Beijing Forbidden City, Xi'an Terracotta Army, and Shanghai skyline

Routes & Itineraries

First Time China Itinerary: 7-10 Days in Beijing, Xi'an & Shanghai

A practical 7-10 day itinerary for your first trip to China, covering Beijing, Xi'an, and Shanghai — with transport,...

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The bright reception desk of a hospital international department in China with staff greeting a foreign patient

Emergency

English-Speaking Hospitals in China: Where to Go in Beijing, Shanghai and Beyond

Three ways to see a doctor in China, the English-speaking hospitals in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen and...

10 min read

Collage of Chinese festivals: Spring Festival red lanterns, Mid-Autumn mooncakes under a full moon, Harbin ice sculptures, and National Day crowds

Seasonal Guides

Festival Calendar: China's Holidays & Festivals Explained

China's festival calendar mixes lunar holidays with fixed public holidays. Here's when each one falls, what closes,...

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Solo female traveler with a backpack on a bright, busy Chinese city street at night

Travel Styles

Female Solo Travel in China

China is one of the safer destinations for women traveling alone. Here's an honest, practical guide to safety,...

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China travel essentials laid out flat: passport, phone with Alipay QR code, universal plug adapter, power bank, medication and RMB cash

Packing

Essential Items Checklist for China

A practical, category-by-category packing checklist for China — documents, payments, phone setup, plugs, medication,...

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Emergency

Emergency Numbers in China: 110, 120, 119 and Who Speaks English

China has no 911. Dial 110 for police, 120 for an ambulance, 119 for fire, 122 for accidents. Which lines speak...

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A tree-lined street in Beijing's embassy district with walled compounds and flags on poles

Emergency

Embassies in China: Emergency Numbers, Consular Districts and What They Can Do

Embassy switchboards, after-hours emergency lines and addresses for nine countries, which consulate covers your...

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Travelers with carry-on bags walking toward a gate in a Chinese domestic terminal, with an airliner at the window

Flights & Airports

Domestic Flights in China: Booking, Baggage, Security Rules and Delays

Flying inside China with a foreign passport: how to book, the weight-based baggage rules, why liquids and unmarked...

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Money & Payments

Digital Yuan for Tourists: How to Use e-CNY in China

China's digital yuan (e-CNY) is open to foreign visitors, no Chinese bank account needed. Here's how to set up a...

10 min read

Digital nomad working on a laptop in a Chengdu coworking cafe with city skyline visible

Travel Styles

Digital Nomad Guide to China

Working remotely from China is very doable once you sort out three things: your visa, your internet setup, and your...

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