On the ground
5 articles
- How to Eat in China: Ordering, Menus, Dietary Needs & What to Try
How to order food, read a menu without Chinese, handle dietary restrictions, and find the dishes worth trying — a practical dining guide for foreign visitors, kept up to date.
- How to Use Didi in China: Ride-Hailing, Taxis & Getting Around
How to use Didi and taxis in China as a foreign visitor — setting up the app, ordering a ride, paying, and avoiding common mistakes. A practical, up-to-date guide.
- How to Use Maps in China: Apple Maps, Amap, Baidu & Offline Maps
Google Maps is unreliable in China. Use Apple Maps, Amap (Gaode) or Baidu Maps instead — plus offline maps and navigation tips for getting around, kept up to date.
- Hotels in China: Booking, Check-In & What to Expect
Which hotels accept foreign passports, how to book and check in, what the registration rules are, and how to pay — a practical guide for foreign visitors, kept up to date.
- China High-Speed Rail: A Complete Guide for Foreign Travelers
How to book China high-speed train tickets with a foreign passport, what the seat classes are, and how to board — a step-by-step guide for first-time visitors.