Practical advice, written by the people on the ground
No listicles, no “Top 10 hidden gems”. Just the things our guides end up explaining on the first day of every trip — visas, trains, payments, and when to get up.
China’s 240-Hour Visa-Free Transit, Explained
Citizens of 54 countries can now spend up to ten days in China without a visa — if you enter and exit the right way. Here is how the rule actually works.
12 August 2026How to Actually See the Giant Pandas in Chengdu
The difference between a great panda visit and a disappointing one is about ninety minutes. Here is when to go, which gate to use, and what nobody tells you.
China’s High-Speed Trains: A Practical Guide
The fastest, most comfortable way to move between Chinese cities — if you book the right class on the right train. A short guide to tickets, stations and seats.
10 Things to Know Before Your First Trip to China
Payments, VPNs, tipping, toilets and the one app you need before you land. The practical stuff that guidebooks bury in chapter nine.