12 posts · Curated China travel tips
From Beijing's Silk Market to Shanghai's antique shops — what's worth buying, what's not, and how to bargain without getting ripped off. A practical China shopping guide.
The ultimate China packing list — from power banks and VPN routers to the one item every traveler forgets. Based on 15 years of traveling China in every season.
Finding halal food in China is easier than you think. From Xi'an's Muslim Quarter to Beijing's halal restaurants, here's everything Muslim travelers need to know about eating in China.
Tickets sell out in minutes. Here's exactly how to book the Forbidden City — with the booking window, the WeChat mini-program setup, and what to do if they're sold out.
How much does a China trip actually cost? Real prices for hotels, food, transport, and activities — from ¥12,000 budget trips to ¥80,000 luxury tours.
Pointing at menus, using your phone, and the one phrase that will get you fed anywhere in China. From someone who's been eating her way across the country for 15 years.
Step-by-step guide to booking China's high-speed trains. Routes, ticket types, costs, and everything I've learned from 15 years of travelling by rail across 35+ cities.
From exchanging currency to setting up Alipay — everything you need to know about money in China in 2026, without the confusion.
China's Uber — how to download, set up payment, book a ride, and communicate with your driver.
Every foreign traveler asks this. Here's the Traditional Chinese Medicine explanation — and some practical tips for getting your cold drinks in China.
Based on what first-time visitors actually worry about — payments, apps, language, bookings. Here's a practical pre-departure checklist.
The single most useful thing you can do before your China trip. A step-by-step guide that actually works for international visitors.
