Guides

Practical China travel guides

Clear, local guidance for the details that matter most on your first trip to China.

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A realistic guide to short Shanghai layovers, airport timing, and when staying airside is smarter.

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A simple Shanghai layover route for the Bund, Yu Garden area, food, and a safe airport return.

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How to plan an overnight Shanghai transit with realistic transport, sleep, sightseeing, and food choices.

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A calm first-timer guide to Alipay, WeChat Pay, cash, cards, taxis, and common payment mistakes.

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The practical apps to prepare before landing in China: maps, translation, payments, transport, and messaging.