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Navigating China without the BS

Practical guides written by people who actually live here. No SEO filler, no recycled 2019 advice, no "I visited China for 3 days" hot takes.

Getting Around China·9 min·Apr 2026

How to Use Didi in China as a Foreigner

The honest guide nobody writes — including what happens when the driver calls you in Chinese.

Living in China·10 min·Apr 2026

Foreigner-Friendly Hospitals in Beijing

Where to go when you're sick, what to bring, and how the system actually works — from someone who's been through it.

Beijing·10 min·Apr 2026

The Great Wall Without the Crowds

Badaling is a shopping mall with a wall attached. Here's where to actually go.

Essentials·11 min·Apr 2026

How to Pay for Everything in China as a Foreigner

Cash is dead. Cards barely work. Here's what actually does — and how to set it up before you land.

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