High-Speed Rail
How to Navigate a Chinese Train Station with a Foreign Passport
The six steps at every Chinese high-speed station — security, the passport lane, the board, the gate, the platform,...
Travel Guides
Travel Guides & Articles
Explore our comprehensive travel guides for China
Safety & Health
Tourist Scams in China: How to Spot Them and What to Do If You're Caught
The scams aimed at visitors to China — tea ceremony, art student, fake taxis, "broken" meters, swapped QR codes,...
High-Speed Rail
Top Train Routes
The best high-speed train routes in China, with real journey times, fare ranges, and planning tips for...
Cultural Guide
Tipping Culture in China
Tipping is not part of everyday life in China — no one expects it at restaurants, taxis, or hotels. Here's where the...
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...
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 Travel Guide: Day Trip or Overnight, Which Station, and Which Two Gardens
Day trip or overnight, Suzhou Station or Suzhou North, which two gardens to see and which three need real-name...
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...