Food
What to eat, how to order, and how to find great meals fast.
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Editorial travel intelligence
Plan China with confidence and depth
A premium China front door with practical guide categories, destination intelligence, and a dedicated Taiwan section kept distinct from mainland listings.
Browse by topic
Category hubs are SEO-indexable pages at /en-us/topics/<topic>, each fed by tagged editorial
guides.
Transportation
Airports, rail, metro, and getting around without losing time.
Hotels
Where to stay, how to choose neighborhoods, and booking tactics.
Attractions
The “don’t miss” list, tickets, lines, and realistic pacing.
Apps
Maps, translation, rides, payments, and the essentials to install early.
Visa
Entry basics, documents, timelines, and what to verify before booking.
Money
Cards vs cash, fees, ATMs, mobile wallets, and reliable backups.
Connectivity
SIM/eSIM, airport setup, and staying online from minute one.
Itineraries
Trip shapes that work: pacing, bases, and routes that don’t burn you out.
Safety
Practical habits, scams to avoid, and common-sense planning checks.
Localized guides coming next.
Start here for China
Focus first on practical setup: payments, apps, transport, and route pacing before locking hotels or tours.
Start here guide
The minimum viable plan for a first trip to China, plus the practical setup most travelers miss.
Destination intelligence
City and region pages built for first-time decision-making.
Category hubs
Food, transportation, hotels, attractions, apps, visa, and more.
Taiwan section (separate)
Taiwan pages are intentionally separated under /en-us/taiwan/* and excluded from mainland
index listings.
Featured destinations
High-intent destination pages with links into planning flows.
Beijing
China’s capital with major historical sites and a good base for day trips.
Shanghai
A modern mega-city with easy side trips and a strong food and neighborhood scene.
Featured guides
China visa application guide (2026): steps, timeline, and common mistakes
A practical, date-aware walkthrough for applying for a China visa, including document prep, online form flow, appointments, fees, and transit alternatives.
China attractions: tickets, queues, and daily pacing
A practical playbook for high-demand attractions in China with realistic daily pacing and queue control.
China visa and entry basics
A structured checklist for visa preparation, document readiness, and last-mile entry verification.
China travel apps: the essential stack
Core app setup for maps, communication, payments, transport, and booking workflows in China.
China food guide: ordering with confidence
How to navigate menus, ordering apps, and meal timing while keeping your first days low-friction.
China hotels: neighborhood-first booking strategy
How to pick districts and hotels in China based on transit access, pacing, and practical daily routines.
China transportation basics: trains, metro, and flights
A practical framework for choosing transport modes in China and reducing transfer risk on busy routes.
China payments: cards, cash, and mobile wallets
A pragmatic payments setup guide: what to expect, what to bring, and how to avoid being stuck at checkout.