Practical guides for foreign visitors—from booking tickets to station transfers and on-the-ground travel in China.
Twenty-five years ago, I was working on a corporate technology project for 724 Solutions (based in Friedrichsdorf, Germany) in Shenzhen. My team of Western colleagues had zero knowledge of Chinese. I still distinctly remember watching them move through the city.…
Find out if Shapingba train station has a business class lounge for high-speed rail passengers. Essential info for Chongqing to Chengdu travel in 2026.
Can foreigners self-scan using their passport through China high speed rail gates? Yes, but expect mixed success. Our guide covers steps, tips, and manual lane backup.
Learn China train etiquette for eating and shoes onboard. Essential guide for foreign travelers on high-speed rail in China.
Navigate Beijing's train stations with a foreign passport. 5 essential tips for stress-free travel, from ticket verification to boarding. Your complete China high speed rail guide.
Planning a trip to China on a budget? You have likely seen 7 Days Inn (7天酒店) everywhere. With their bright yellow and blue signs, they seem like the perfect cheap option. But if you are a foreign passport holder, trying…
Avoid missing your train. Learn exactly how early foreign travelers need to arrive at China train stations, plus essential passport check tips.
First-time visitors to China are often caught off guard by electric scooters. They’re quiet, fast, and everywhere. But here’s the truth most tourists never realize: these riders aren’t random chaos — they’re workers under algorithmic pressure. Understanding their behavior is…
Smoking is common in station concourses, hotel lobbies, and taxis across China. Here is what it actually looks like and what to do about it — including the mask that changed the experience entirely.