Plan a first trip to Chengdu with practical tips on pandas, hot pot, hotels that accept foreign passports, Alipay, transport, weather and getting around as a foreign visitor.
Yes — Meituan now includes an official English language option, though coverage is partial. This 2026 guide shows how to switch Meituan to English, what gets translated, and when phone translation still helps.
Yes, you can order Meituan takeout in China without a Chinese phone number. This guide shows how to open the Meituan mini-program inside Alipay, choose a restaurant, and pay with Alipay in a few taps.
A practical walkthrough for foreign visitors who cannot read Chinese: how to install Meituan, sign in, set a delivery address, pick dishes, pay with Alipay or WeChat Pay, and track the rider to your door.
Most classic Sichuan dishes are bone-free; a separate category keeps bones on purpose for flavor. Here is how foreign visitors can tell them apart and order with confidence.
A practical guide to the best local food in Zhangjiajie after visiting Tianmen Mountain, including Sanxia Guo, Xiangxi blood sausage, ice slurry drinks, and how to find a real local restaurant.
A focused list of the most useful Mandarin phrases for traveling in China, with pinyin pronunciation, practical usage context, and tips for learning them quickly before your trip.
A practical north-to-south walking route through Suzhou old town covering Pingjiang Road, Guanqian Street, Wusa Road, Shiquan Street, and Fengmen Heng Street market in one day.
A practical guide for vegan and vegetarian foreign travelers visiting China, covering essential Chinese phrases, Buddhist vegetarian restaurants, city-by-city tips, and common pitfalls.
A practical guide to Chinese breakfast foods across different regions, from northern wheat-based dishes to southern rice noodles, and how a foreign traveler can navigate the variety without getting lost.
What makes everyday life in a Chinese residential neighborhood so convenient compared to Western suburbs, and what a foreign visitor can actually find within walking distance.
A practical guide to Fuzhou's best attractions — Three Lanes and Seven Alleys, Yantai Mountain, and Guling — plus what to eat, from lychee pork to seafood hotpot, and why this overlooked capital is worth 1–2 days.
A practical food guide covering must-eat Minnan dishes in Xiamen and Quanzhou — from shacha noodles and braised steak to oyster omelette and ginger duck — based on where locals actually eat.
Yes, foreigners can use Meituan to order food in China. This guide covers how to set up an address, order via the Alipay or WeChat mini-program, pay with a foreign card, and handle rider calls when you don't speak Chinese.
Eating alone in China is challenging because most restaurants serve family-style portions. This guide explains five practical options for solo diners, including food delivery apps, cafeteria-style restaurants, boxed meal shops, and hotpot alternatives.
This guide explains the must-try local dishes in Xuzhou, including clay pot chicken, lamb barbecue, braised pork, rice noodles, and street food tips for foreign visitors.
A guide to trying the authentic Buddha Jumps Over the Wall dish at Juchunyuan restaurant in Fuzhou, including history, ingredients, and practical tips.
This guide covers the must-try Fuzhou snacks and dishes with specific shop addresses and prices, from fish balls and peanut soup to meat swallow and rice noodles.
A practical guide to seven essential Fuzhou dishes including fish balls, Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, and rouyan, with Chinese names for easy ordering.