THE COMPLETE STARTER LIBRARY
China travel guides
Thirty concise, source-led guides for the decisions travellers make before and during a first trip.
VISA & ENTRY
China Visa-Free Travel Guide
How to check whether a visa waiver applies to your passport, trip purpose, and planned stay.
China Tourist Visa: A Practical Application Guide
A calm framework for preparing a tourist-visa application without assuming a one-size-fits-all checklist.
China Transit Without a Visa: What to Check
A pre-booking checklist for transit policies, eligible ports, onward travel, and timing.
China Entry Documents Checklist
The documents worth organising before departure, plus a simple way to store them.
Passport Validity for China Travel
Why passport validity, condition, and name matching deserve attention before every booking.
Hotel Registration in China for Foreign Visitors
What hotels usually handle and what to do when you stay in a private home or rental.
China Customs: What to Pack and Declare
A common-sense packing checklist that points travellers back to official customs rules.
Travel Insurance for China: What to Consider
A coverage-focused way to compare policies for a China itinerary.
PAYMENTS
How to Use Alipay in China as a Visitor
Set up mobile payment before departure and keep a sensible backup.
WeChat Pay for International Visitors
What to prepare before trying WeChat Pay, with realistic expectations about availability.
Cash, Cards, and Mobile Payments in China
A balanced payment plan for daily travel spending.
Money Safety While Travelling in China
Simple habits for keeping cards, cash, and mobile accounts under control.
Tipping and Prices in China
A low-stress introduction to prices, tipping expectations, and asking before you buy.
TRANSPORTATION
China High-Speed Rail: First-Time Guide
How to plan a comfortable intercity journey by high-speed train.
How to Book China Train Tickets
A step-by-step booking framework that keeps identity details and timing in order.
Using the Metro in Chinese Cities
Simple habits for comfortable subway travel in Beijing, Shanghai, and beyond.
Airport Transfers in China
How to choose between metro, rail, taxi, and hotel pickup after a long flight.
Domestic Flights in China: Planning Basics
A traveller-first guide to airport timing, documents, and realistic connections.
Taxis and Ride-Hailing in China
A calmer way to choose, board, and pay for a car ride.
Maps and Translation Apps for China Travel
Prepare the practical phone tools that make directions and addresses easier.
INTERNET & SIM
eSIM for China Travel: What to Check
A pre-purchase framework for coverage, device compatibility, and data planning.
Buying a SIM Card in China
What to consider if you prefer a local physical SIM after arrival.
Internet Access in China: A Traveller’s Basics
A practical plan for staying connected without making assumptions about services.
Wi-Fi and Phone Security While Travelling
Small digital-safety habits for airports, hotels, cafés, and transit.
DESTINATIONS
Beijing for First-Time Visitors
A balanced first look at history, neighbourhoods, pacing, and practical planning.
Shanghai for First-Time Visitors
A first itinerary framework for riverfront views, neighbourhood wandering, and easy logistics.
Chengdu for First-Time Visitors
How to balance giant pandas, tea houses, food, and a relaxed city rhythm.
Xi’an for First-Time Visitors
A thoughtful introduction to ancient capital sights, city walls, and day-trip pacing.
Guilin and Yangshuo for First-Time Visitors
A weather-aware approach to karst landscapes, river days, and a slower pace.
Yunnan for First-Time Visitors
A high-level route planner for a region where altitude and distances matter.