Packing
Tech & Adapters: What Electronics to Pack for China
Mainland China runs on 220V, 50Hz with Type A and Type I sockets. Here's exactly what adapters, chargers, and power...
Travel Guides
Travel Guides & Articles
Explore our comprehensive travel guides for China
City Transport
Taxis & Ride-Hailing in China
How to use street taxis and ride-hailing apps like DiDi in China, what fares to expect, and how to avoid the few...
Cultural Experiences
Tai Chi Experiences in China
From free morning practice in city parks to multi-day retreats at Chen Village, here's how to actually learn and...
East China
Suzhou Garden City Guide
Suzhou's classical gardens, water towns, and silk heritage sit just 30 minutes from Shanghai by train. Here's how to...
Seasonal Guides
Summer Travel in China
Summer in China means heat, crowds, and rain — but also long daylight, beach resorts, and cool mountain escapes....
Seasonal Guides
Spring Travel in China
Spring is one of the best windows to visit China — mild weather, cherry blossoms in Wuhan, rapeseed fields in...
Travel Styles
Solo Travel in China
A practical guide to traveling alone in China: safety, navigating the language barrier, making friends, and the...
Shopping
Shopping in China Guide
Where to shop, what to buy, how to bargain, and how to claim your tax refund — a practical shopping guide for...
East China
Shanghai Complete Guide
Everything you need to plan a trip to Shanghai: the Bund and Pudong skyline, Yu Garden, the French Concession, food,...
Flights & Airports
Shanghai Airport Guide (PVG & SHA)
Everything you need to know about Shanghai's two airports: which is which, the maglev, metro, taxis, transfers...
Travel Styles
Senior Travel in China
A practical guide for older travelers in China: pacing your itinerary, handling medications and medical care,...
High-Speed Rail
China Train Seat Classes Explained
Business, First, and Second Class on China's high-speed trains — what you actually get, how much more you pay, and...