East China
Shanghai Travel Guide: How Many Days, What to Book Ahead, and How to Get Around
How many days Shanghai needs, which sights actually require booking (fewer than you think), where to stay by metro...
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Flights & Airports
Shanghai Airports Guide: Pudong (PVG) and Hongqiao (SHA) to the City
Pudong or Hongqiao, and how to get into Shanghai from each: the maglev and its discounts, Metro Line 2, the Airport...
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: Second, First, Business and Sleepers
What second class, first class, business class and the sleeper berths on Chinese trains are actually like, how child...
Safety & Health
Is China Safe? Safety Tips for Travellers, from Scams to the Laws You Might Break
China is safe for visitors, including solo and women travellers. What to actually watch — theft, scams, traffic —...
Attractions
Religious Sites in China: Temples, Monasteries & Etiquette
A practical guide to China's most rewarding temples, monasteries, and mosques — what to see, how to behave, and the...
City Transport
Public Buses Guide
How to ride city buses in China as a foreign visitor: payment options, boarding rules, fares, English support, and...
Attractions
Natural Wonders: China's Most Spectacular Landscapes
From the sandstone pillars of Zhangjiajie to the rainbow-striped hills of Zhangye, here are China's most striking...
East China
Nanjing Historical Capital Guide
Nanjing served as China's capital for six dynasties and the Ming empire. This guide covers its top historical sites,...
Apps & Connectivity
Must-Have Apps Before You Go: A China Travel App Guide
The apps you actually need for a China trip — payments, maps, translation, transport, and connectivity — with setup...
Attractions
Best Museums in China: A Visitor's Guide
China's top museums hold thousands of years of art, history, and discovery — and most are free. Here's where to go,...
Attractions
Modern Landmarks: China's Skyscrapers, Skylines & Observation Decks
From the Shanghai skyline to the world's second-tallest tower, here are China's best modern landmarks — what to see,...