Trip Planning Guides
Plan your trip to China with confidence: visas and entry rules, the best time to visit, what to pack, safety, and everything to sort before you fly.
How to Visit a TCM Doctor or Clinic in China 2026: Practical Guide for Foreign Visitors
Step-by-step guide to seeing a Traditional Chinese Medicine doctor in China as a foreigner: choosing a clinic, booking appointments, costs, translation tools, and what to expect during your visit.
essentialsFirst 24 Hours in China 2026: Complete Arrival Checklist for Foreign Visitors
What to do in your first 24 hours in China as a foreign tourist — airport arrival checklist, getting internet, setting up Alipay, using Didi, and navigating to your hotel without stress.
essentialsChina Trip Planner 2026: Payment, eSIM, Transport and Apps for First-Time Visitors
Complete China trip planner for first-time visitors in 2026 — what to set up before departure: payments, eSIM, transport apps, packing checklist, and a 24-hour arrival plan.
essentialsWhat to Set Up Before Traveling to China 2026: Apps, Payments and Documents
Essential pre-departure checklist for China 2026 — install Alipay and WeChat Pay, buy an eSIM, set up Didi and 12306, download translation apps, and prepare your documents before you fly.
essentialsWhy China Does Not Have a Tipping Culture: A Foreigner's Guide to Service Etiquette
Understand why tipping is not customary in China — cultural differences, when service charges apply, how to show appreciation without tipping, and practical etiquette for foreign visitors.
essentialsChengdu City Guide for Foreigners 2026: Pandas, Food and Travel Tips
Complete 2026 guide to Chengdu for foreign visitors — panda bases, Sichuan food, teahouses, transport tips, day trips, and practical advice for enjoying this food capital of China.
essentialsBeijing City Guide for Foreigners 2026: What to Know Before You Go
Complete 2026 guide to Beijing for first-time foreign visitors — top attractions, getting around, food, accommodation areas, Great Wall day trips, and practical travel tips.
essentialsHangzhou City Guide for Foreigners 2026: West Lake and Beyond
Complete 2026 guide to Hangzhou for foreign tourists — West Lake attractions, tea culture, day trips from Shanghai, transport tips, and practical advice for a weekend visit.
essentialsSanya City Guide for Foreigners 2026: Beaches, Resorts and Travel Tips
Complete 2026 guide to Sanya for foreign visitors — best beaches, resort areas, water activities, Hainan Island tips, winter sun escape planning, and practical transport advice.
essentialsShanghai City Guide for Foreigners 2026: What to Know Before You Go
Complete 2026 guide to Shanghai for foreign tourists — best areas to stay, top attractions, metro tips, food recommendations, day trips, and practical advice for a smooth visit.
essentialsTipping in China 2026: When It's Expected and When It's Not (Tourist Guide)
Should you tip in China in 2026? Practical guide for foreign visitors — which services expect tips, which do not, how much to tip at hotels and restaurants, and cultural etiquette to avoid awkward moments.
essentialsWhat to Pack for China 2026: Season-by-Season Checklist for Foreign Tourists
Ultimate packing checklist for China travel in 2026 — what to pack by season (spring, summer, autumn, winter), essential apps and documents, luggage tips, and items you should not forget.