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How to Avoid Going to the Wrong Train Station in China
Big Chinese cities have several railway stations. Here is how to match your train booking to the right map or taxi destination before leaving your hotel.
Transport
Chinese Number Gestures: How to Show 1–10 with One Hand
Learn a common set of Chinese number gestures from 1–10, with illustrated hands, two ways to show three, and practical tips for avoiding misunderstandings.
Planning
10 Days in China: How to Turn a City Wish List Into a Workable Route
Ten days in China is closer to eight usable days, and every extra city costs a transfer. The arithmetic that decides how many stops actually fit, and the two rules for cutting a wish list down to a route that runs in one direction.
Planner
China Travel Checklist 2026: What to Prepare Before You Go
A practical pre-trip checklist for China covering entry rules, documents, payments, internet, maps, hotels, bookings, and backup plans.
Planning
Do You Tip in China? Restaurants, Hotels, Drivers and Tour Guides
Everyday spending usually does not require a tip in mainland China. Service charges and tour arrangements need a closer look—here is what to ask.
Planning
Should You Travel in China During National Day Golden Week? Trains, Crowds and a Workable Plan
China does not close for Golden Week—it moves all at once. Here is how to protect train bookings, attraction reservations and the route between them in 2026.
Planning
How Do You Queue for a Restaurant in China? Walk-Ins, WeChat Waitlists and Missed Numbers
Dianping, WeChat or the host desk? Queueing depends on the restaurant. Find the right channel, show staff your number and know how to follow your turn.
Food & City
Shanghai’s Fresh Pork Mooncakes: The Savory Side of Mid-Autumn
Flaky pastry, cooked pork and a Huaihai Road favorite: meet Shanghai’s savory mooncakes, with a local recommendation for Guang Ming Cun.
Stories
Can Foreign Tourists Travel by Long-Distance Bus in China? Tickets, Passport Checks and Where Buses Leave
Foreign tourists can take long-distance buses in China, but booking is local rather than uniform. Bring your passport, confirm the exact station and keep a counter-purchase fallback.
Transport
How Do You Do Laundry While Traveling in China? Hotels, Laundromats and App-Only Machines
The most reliable laundry plan in China starts with your hotel. Here is how to check for washers and dryers, handle QR-only machines and find a workable backup.
Planning
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