Travel guides

Search the practical guide library behind the main planning hubs.

Use this library for supporting articles on China entry rules, payments, apps, trains, tickets, internet access, seasons, food, neighborhoods, and first-time travel logistics.

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Topic hubs organize the highest-intent questions visitors ask before and during a China trip. Individual guides support those hubs with narrower planning detail and local context.

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Visa & Entry

Beijing for First-Time Visitors: What to Prioritize

A practical guide to building a first Beijing itinerary that feels substantial without becoming exhausting.

February 28, 2026 Read guide

Shanghai skyline for planning a high-end Chinese restaurant meal

Food Guide 10 min read

Shanghai Black Pearl Restaurants for Visitors

A visitor-friendly guide to using Shanghai Black Pearl restaurants for high-end Chinese meals, business dinners, local prestige, and trip planning.

July 9, 2026 Read guide

Shanghai skyline for planning a special restaurant night

Food Guide 10 min read

Shanghai Michelin Restaurants for Visitors

A practical visitor guide to Shanghai Michelin restaurants, including when to book one, which dining styles fit travelers, and how to balance fine dining with local food.

July 9, 2026 Read guide

Traveler holding a phone while setting up China payment apps

Payments 8 min read

TenPayGo and Alipay: The Two China Payment Apps Travelers Need

Set up TenPayGo and Alipay before China. Learn when to use each app, what cards and backups to prepare, and how to avoid QR payment problems.

July 7, 2026 Read guide

Traveler holding a smartphone while preparing mobile payments for China

Trip Planning 8 min read

TenPayGo Registration and Android App Download Guide

Learn how to download the TenPayGo app, avoid unsafe APK files, set up TenPayGo for China travel payments, and prepare Alipay or WeChat Pay backups.

June 25, 2026 Read guide

Shanghai skyline at sunset before a night out

City Guide 8 min read

Best Bars in Shanghai for a Smart Night Out

A practical Shanghai bar guide for visitors who want strong cocktails, skyline views, polished hotel bars, and a few local nightlife signals without overplanning.

June 15, 2026 Read guide

Shanghai skyline with rooftop bars and evening lights

City Guide 9 min read

Best Bars in Shanghai for Foreigners

A visitor-friendly guide to the best bars in Shanghai for foreigners, from skyline hotel bars to social cocktail rooms and casual nightlife stops.

June 15, 2026 Read guide

Shanghai skyline above a city known for local food

Food Guide 11 min read

Shanghai Food Guide: Local Dishes and Restaurants

A practical Shanghai food guide covering local dishes, Chinese restaurants, Michelin meals, Black Pearl restaurants, and how to build a balanced first food plan.

June 15, 2026 Read guide

Shanghai skyline above a city with regional Chinese restaurants

Food Guide 10 min read

Best Chinese Food in Shanghai for Visitors

A visitor-friendly Shanghai Chinese food guide covering Shanghainese, Cantonese, Sichuan, Ningbo, vegetarian, dim sum, noodles, and polished regional dining.

June 15, 2026 Read guide

Travel Guide 8 min read

Shanghai Airport to City Guide

A practical guide to getting from Shanghai Pudong and Hongqiao airports into the city, with route choices for metro, airport link rail, maglev, taxi, and private transfer.

June 15, 2026 Read guide

Travel Guide 8 min read

Shanghai City to Shanghai Airport Guide

A practical guide to leaving central Shanghai for Pudong Airport and Hongqiao Airport, with metro, airport link, maglev, taxi, and transfer advice.

June 15, 2026 Read guide

City Guide 9 min read

Shanghai 5 Day Itinerary

A practical five-day Shanghai itinerary for first-time visitors, with city highlights, Disney planning, family pacing, hotel splits, food, and a slower final day.

June 15, 2026 Read guide

City Guide 8 min read

Shanghai 1 Day Itinerary

A practical Shanghai one-day itinerary for first-time foreign visitors, with a compact citywalk, skyline timing, food breaks, and alternatives for layovers, rain, Disney, and lower-walking days.

June 15, 2026 Read guide

City Guide 8 min read

Shanghai 2 Day Itinerary

A practical two-day Shanghai itinerary for first-time visitors, with a classic Bund city route on day one and smart day-two choices for Disney, city walks, museums, or food neighborhoods.

June 15, 2026 Read guide

City Guide 8 min read

Shanghai 3 Day Itinerary

A practical Shanghai three-day itinerary with the Bund, Yu Garden, Lujiazui, Former French Concession, food, and Disney or non-Disney options.

June 15, 2026 Read guide

City Guide 9 min read

Shanghai Disneyland Guide for First-Time Visitors

A practical Shanghai Disneyland planning guide with simple advice on routes, ride choices, family pacing, photos, parades, and fireworks.

June 9, 2026 Read guide

Traditional Chinese palace roofs in Beijing

Culture 8 min read

Chinese Calendar Today and 2026: A Simple Guide for Travelers

Understand the Chinese calendar, check what the Chinese calendar means today, and plan around the most important 2026 lunar calendar dates.

June 9, 2026 Read guide

City Guide 10 min read

Chongqing Travel Guide: What Rednote Travelers Are Actually Saving

A practical Chongqing planning guide built from a 20-post Rednote sample, with emphasis on the city's layered streets, night views, forest walks, food routes, and Wulong day trip.

May 18, 2026 Read guide

Transport 9 min read

How to Use China's High-Speed Trains Without Stress

The rail system is one of the best reasons to travel around China, but visitors need a clearer idea of timing, station scale, and document checks.

February 23, 2026 Read guide

Trip Planning 5 min read

China eSIM, Data, and Payments: What Visitors Need to Set Up

A short planning guide to the two pain points most visitors worry about before arriving in China: connectivity and paying smoothly.

February 21, 2026 Read guide

Seasonal 10 min read

Best Time to Visit China by Trip Style

There is no single best month for China. The strongest answer depends on whether you care more about classic city weather, mountain scenery, or lighter crowds.

February 17, 2026 Read guide

Food 6 min read

What to Eat in Xi'an Beyond the Muslim Quarter Checklist

Xi'an's food scene is strongest when travelers understand flavor, context, and pace rather than only chasing a few famous stalls.

February 15, 2026 Read guide

City Guide 5 min read

How to Spend a 48-Hour Shanghai Layover Well

Shanghai can absorb a short layover beautifully if you focus on neighborhoods, skyline moments, and easy food stops instead of trying to see everything.

February 13, 2026 Read guide