Planning
All trisAino articles tagged “Planning”.
Rolex Shanghai Masters 2026: Players, Tickets and Planning Your Visit
Make tennis part of your Shanghai trip, with the announced player field, official ticket links and practical advice for getting to—and home from—Qizhong.
Planning
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
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 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
How Should You Save and Show Chinese Addresses So Drivers, Hotels and Couriers Can Find You?
A correct street address can still send you to the wrong door. Save the Chinese name, exact entrance, map pin and contact details for every important stop.
Planning
Do You Need a Chinese Phone Number to Travel in China? A Task-by-Task Answer
Most visitors can pay, book rides, buy train tickets and navigate with an overseas number. Here is where a mainland China number actually helps.
Planning
Emergency Numbers in China for Travelers: What to Call and What to Do
Save China's police, ambulance, fire, traffic, government-service, and immigration numbers, plus clear steps for medical emergencies and a lost passport.
Planning
Your First 24 Hours in China Start Before You Fly
Prepare for your first day in China with a 14-item checklist covering entry documents, arrival cards, payments, eSIMs, maps, trains, hotels, attractions, packing, and cash backups.
Planning
A 10-Day Beijing, Chengdu and Shanghai Itinerary
Follow a detailed 10-day Beijing, Chengdu and Shanghai route, with four days in Beijing, three in Chengdu and three in Shanghai.
Planning