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.
A practical guide for first-time foreign visitors: combine the Beijing subway, DiDi, and Alipay or WeChat Pay to move around the city, set up payments before arrival, and avoid the station and pickup-point mistakes that slow tourists down.
A day-by-day self-driving loop from Chengdu through Kangding, Dawu, Ganzi, Baiyu, Batang, and Yajiang with gradual altitude gain, fuel strategy, and practical tips for foreign drivers.
A step-by-step guide for foreign visitors on booking China high-speed train tickets through Ctrip, using the manual passport lane at stations, and avoiding common mistakes at the gate.
A checklist of essential apps for foreign visitors to China, including Alipay, WeChat, DiDi, Ctrip, and Meituan, plus eSIM and local SIM setup to avoid OTP problems on arrival.
A 2026 guide to the small stack of China travel apps a foreign visitor actually needs, including WeChat, Alipay, Amap, 12306, a translation app, and a VPN backup.
Practical, experience-based advice for first-time foreign visitors to Jiuzhaigou Valley covering high-speed train booking, shuttle bus navigation, scenic spot priorities, power bank rental, and the small logistics that make or break a trip.
Five practical strategies for handling heavy luggage between Chinese cities: pack light, ship bags via SF Express, use free hotel storage, find public lockers, or ship purchases to your last hotel.
Step-by-step guide for foreign travelers to book China high-speed train tickets online, choose between official 12306 and third-party agencies, collect tickets with a passport, and avoid common railway station mistakes.
Compare the fastest, cheapest, and most convenient ways to cross from Shenzhen to Hong Kong for a day trip, including costs, travel times, and border crossing tips.
This guide covers the five essential apps every tourist needs in China—Didi, Alipay, WeChat, Apple Maps/AMap, and eSIM—for transport, payments, navigation, and staying connected.
This guide explains how foreign travelers can visit the Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge in Guizhou, including tickets, opening hours, transport options, and what to expect.
Arriving at Zhangjiajie train station, especially late at night, means facing aggressive touts who follow you and try to redirect you into commission-based taxis. This guide explains how to use ride-hailing apps, avoid the tout system, and reach your hotel safely.
The chairlift and toboggan share the same east-side location and offer the most fun experience. The cable car is on the west side, typically less crowded, and works for both ascending and descending.
DiDi ride-hailing offers the most flexible transport from Beijing to Mutianyu, costing about 215 CNY each way with about 1 hour travel time in the morning. Tour buses and public transport require more planning.
This guide explains the three main transport options from Beijing to Gubeikou Great Wall: S5 suburban train, public bus, and private car, with practical tips for foreign travelers.
A practical guide for foreign travelers on what to see during a Shanghai layover, including transport tips, realistic timing, and how to reach the Bund from Pudong Airport.
A practical comparison of 12306 and Trip.com for foreign travelers purchasing China high-speed rail tickets with passport. Learn which platform fits your urgency, budget, and travel needs.
A practical guide to traveling from Chengdu to Jiuzhaigou National Park, comparing high-speed train, bus, and flight options with costs and travel times.
A practical guide to transport tickets in Zhangjiajie National Forest Park. Learn which rides most visitors need and when to skip optional cableways.