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,...
Travel Guides
Travel Guides & Articles
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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,...
Packing
Essential Items Checklist for China
A practical, category-by-category packing checklist for China — documents, payments, phone setup, plugs, medication,...
Emergency
Emergency Information for Travelers in China
China has no single 911-style emergency number. Here's exactly who to call (110, 119, 120, 122), what to say, and...
Emergency
China Emergency Contacts: Numbers, Hotlines & Embassies
China's emergency numbers are split by service: 110 for police, 120 for ambulance, 119 for fire. Here's the full...
Emergency
Embassy Contacts in China: Phone Numbers & Addresses
A practical directory of major embassies and consulates in China — addresses, phone numbers, and 24-hour emergency...
Flights & Airports
Domestic Flights in China: Booking, Airports & What to Expect
How to fly within China as a foreign visitor: when to choose a flight over the train, which airlines to book,...
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...
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...
Apps & Connectivity
DiDi Guide: How to Use China's Ride-Hailing App as a Foreigner
DiDi is China's main ride-hailing app, and it works in English with foreign cards. Here's how to download the right...
Departing China
Departing China Guide: Customs, Tax Refunds & Airport Tips
Everything you need to leave China smoothly: customs declaration rules, the tourist VAT refund process, what you...
Cultural Guide
Cultural Etiquette & Taboos
A practical guide to Chinese etiquette for travelers: greetings, table manners, gift giving, gestures to avoid, and...