Plan your trip
Start with the essentials
The practical questions to settle before your first trip to China, from entry and payments to your phone and train tickets.
Chongqing 3-Day Itinerary: Hills, Rail & River Nights
A practical route through old-city lanes, the Three Gorges Museum, Liziba, Nanshan and Chongqing's riverfront nights.
Guilin 3-Day Itinerary: Li River, Yangshuo & Rafting
Spend one night in Guilin, then move through the Li River landscape to Yangshuo with the right rail, raft, and cycling plan.
Mutianyu Great Wall Tickets, Routes & Transport
Book the right tickets, choose a walking route, and get from Beijing to Mutianyu without giving the day away to queues.
Beijing attractions itinerary: what to see and how to plan
Build a realistic Beijing itinerary around the Forbidden City, temples, hutongs, art, royal gardens, and the Great Wall, with maps and ticket links.
Paying in China with Alipay & WeChat Pay
Set up Alipay or WeChat Pay with an international card before you fly, then understand the payment choices you will see day to day.
Flying a Drone in China: City and Countryside Rules
Check UOM airspace, registration, city landmarks, rural scenery, and batteries before you fly a drone in China.
China eSIM, VPN, and Google Maps travel guide
Choose a data plan, prepare the apps you need, and save your first addresses before you land.
High-Speed Rail in China: Booking and Boarding
Book with Railway 12306, find your station and gate, and travel with the passport used for your ticket.
Train Transfers in China: Is a 15-Minute Layover Enough?
Decide whether a short connection is realistic, follow the station route, and know what to do when a delay changes your plans.
Train or Flight in China? How to Choose Your Route
Compare real door-to-door time, airport locations, luggage rules, and your schedule before choosing rail or a domestic flight.
China visa-free entry and 240-hour transit
Check the current rule for your passport, route, and entry port before airline check-in.
Halloween in China: Events and Costume Parties
Find ticketed theme-park events and city parties, then plan a costume night around the current venue rules.
What to Buy in China: Local Snacks, Tech & Brands
Curated guide to cult supermarket snacks, Xiaomi gadgets, local fashion labels like Urban Revivo and Bosideng, and Pop Mart blind boxes.