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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
Chinamaxxing: How Hot Water Became the Internet’s New Personality
Chinamaxxing turns hot water, house slippers and congee into a playful internet identity. Here is how the trend spread—and why Chinese and diaspora reactions are mixed.
Stories
CAR-T in China: The Long Road from Blood Cancer to a Solid Tumor
China’s 2026 satri-cel approval marked CAR-T’s move into a defined solid-tumor use. The story begins with a patient’s own T cells and includes both trial progress and substantial treatment burdens.
Stories
What Happens If You Miss a High-Speed Train in China? Rebooking, Refunds and the Same-Day Rule
A missed China high-speed train ticket is not automatically lost. Learn how to rebook before midnight, understand the 40% later-date fee and know when a foreign passport holder should go to the counter.
Transport
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