Practical & Safety

Tourist scams in China are best understood as a few repeatable transaction patterns, not a frightening...

You do not need conversational Mandarin to make a trip work. A small set of clear phrases, backed up...

Shanghai December weather calls for a warm, adjustable outfit, not an expedition wardrobe. Pack a wind-resistant...

A useful China packing list starts with items that are difficult to replace after departure: entry documents,...

Luggage storage in China is available at some railway stations, airports, hotels and commercial locker...

Toilets in China range from Western-style seated toilets to squat toilets. Airports, major railway stations,...

China’s 2026 public-holiday calendar includes seven national breaks. The State Council notice also...

Foreign travelers can book hotels in China. A 2024 seven-department notice says local authorities and...

You need a China power plug adapter that fits the Type I socket, because that three-pin angled outlet...

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