3 Days in Beijing: A First-Visit Itinerary That Leaves Room to Breathe
Three days in Beijing is enough for the imperial centre, one Great Wall day and a second major palace-and-temple day.
Travel Guides
Explore practical China travel guides organized around the decisions international visitors actually need to make: where to go, how to travel between cities, how to stay connected, and how to handle payments and local rules. Start with the latest guides below, then use the destination and topic hubs to narrow your plan.
Dongcheng District Beijing: Stay and Plan the Old City
Dongcheng District contains much of the Beijing that first-time visitors place at the top of a map: the Forbidden City,
Shanghai to Hong Kong Train: Border, Stations and Booking
A Shanghai–Hong Kong train is both an intercity journey and a border crossing. The useful decision is not which historic
Internet in China for Tourists: SIM, Roaming and Wi-Fi Choices
Tourists can get online in mainland China through home-carrier roaming, a travel eSIM, a local SIM or Wi-Fi. The best
Does Instagram Work in China? A Travel Planning Guide
Do not assume Instagram will be available on ordinary mainland China mobile data or Wi-Fi. Australian travel advice says China
Map App for China: Amap, Apple Maps and Offline Backups
Choose a map app for China that can find your exact destinations and the transport modes you need. Amap is
Does Gmail Work in China? Prepare Your Email Before Travel
Do not assume Gmail will be available on a normal mainland China mobile or Wi-Fi connection. Current UK travel advice
China Travel Apps: A Practical Setup List Before You Go
A useful China travel app setup is smaller than most lists suggest. Start with one payment app, one map, the
Shaolin Temple: Transport, Heritage and a Respectful Visit
Shaolin Temple is both a living Buddhist institution and one of the best-known names in Chinese martial arts. That combination
Chongqing North Railway Station: Squares, Metro and Boarding
Chongqing North Railway Station is not a single doorway on a flat city grid. It has north- and south-square access,
Qin Shi Huang: History, Mausoleum and How to Read the Site
Qin Shi Huang is often reduced to two images: the ruler who unified China and the emperor guarded by the
Beijing to Xi’an Train: Stations, Booking and Arrival Plan
The Beijing–Xi’an rail decision is usually between a daytime high-speed service and an overnight train. The daytime option preserves sleep
