How to Use Amap (Gaode) in China – A Traveler’s Guide
Amap is one of the most popular map apps in China, and it does much more than basic…
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AP Plaza in Shanghai – A Shopping Guide
Many visitors hear about AP Plaza before they come to Shanghai, and it’s especially popular with overseas tourists….
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How to Access Google, YouTube, and Gmail in China?
A Chinese local’s guide to what actually works. If you’re planning a trip to China, or if you’ve…
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Do You Need a Chinese SIM Card (Phone Number) When Traveling to China in 2026?
A local’s advice for foreign travelers. As someone who lives in China, I’ve given travel advice to many…
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How to Travel in China Without Speaking Any Chinese: Translation Apps + Simple Communication Tricks
If you’re traveling in China, the language barrier may be one of your biggest worries, and understandably so….
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Riding the Shanghai Metro: 7 Unique Stations
Many visitors come to China and leave impressed by how clean and on-time the subways are. And Shanghai…
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Is It Safe to Travel to China as a Tourist in 2026?
You may have come across international media that portrays China as poor, backward, or even “dark”. These impressions…
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Is It Safe for Americans to Travel to China? – A Local’s Honest Take
Trust me when I say: I know that there are tensions between the U.S and China. I see…
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Complete Guide to China’s 240-Hour (10-Day) Visa-Free Transit Policy
China has been opening up to foreign travel more and more over the past few years, and living…
