Guides
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.
Stey, Yopark, Ziroom, agents, scams — what actually works and what to avoid.
Yes, you can watch Hollywood films in China. No, not every cinema shows them in English.
The verification catch nobody warns you about — and how to get past it before you land.
Google Maps is blocked. Apple Maps is limited. Here's what actually works.
The bullet train is almost always better. Here's why — and when it's not.
Skip the "50 must-have apps" listicles. Here's what you'll use every day — and what you can ignore.
The honest guide nobody writes — including what happens when the driver calls you in Chinese.
Where to go when you're sick, what to bring, and how the system actually works — from someone who's been through it.
Badaling is a shopping mall with a wall attached. Here's where to actually go.
Cash is dead. Cards barely work. Here's what actually does — and how to set it up before you land.
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