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Straight answers to the questions travellers from Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand actually ask — visas, halal food, payments, safety, costs and which sights are worth the journey. New articles published regularly.

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Shanghai or Beijing for a First Trip to China?
Destinations

Shanghai or Beijing for a First Trip to China?

The two obvious entry points are completely different cities. Which one suits you depends on what you actually want from a first China trip.
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Is China Safe for Solo Female Travellers?
Safety

Is China Safe for Solo Female Travellers?

Consistently one of the safest destinations for women travelling alone. What guests report, and the few things worth watching.
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Where to Eat Halal in Guangzhou
Food

Where to Eat Halal in Guangzhou

Guangzhou has China's best halal Cantonese food and a 1,300-year Muslim history. Where to eat, what to order, and what qingzhen really means.
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What to Pack for China: A Practical List
Planning

What to Pack for China: A Practical List

The things people forget, the things you should not bring, and why a power bank matters more than a third pair of shoes.
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Travelling in China During Chinese New Year
Planning

Travelling in China During Chinese New Year

Spectacular, and genuinely difficult to travel in. What is open, what fills up, and how to plan if your dates fall in this window.
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Zhangjiajie or Guilin? How to Choose
Destinations

Zhangjiajie or Guilin? How to Choose

Two of China's most photographed landscapes, for completely different kinds of trip. One is a workout, the other is a holiday.
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Can You Drink Tap Water in China?
Health

Can You Drink Tap Water in China?

No, and here is what to do instead. Plus the ice question, the tea question, and how to handle it with children.
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Tipping in China: Do You Need To?
Practical

Tipping in China: Do You Need To?

Short answer: no. The longer answer explains what is expected instead, and the one situation where a tip is genuinely appreciated.
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How Many Days Do You Need in China?
Planning

How Many Days Do You Need in China?

Seven, ten, fourteen or twenty-one days: what each length actually buys you, and the mistake of trying to see everything.
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How Much Does a China Trip Cost from Malaysia?
Budget

How Much Does a China Trip Cost from Malaysia?

Flights, hotels, food, trains and tours, broken down honestly in Ringgit. What actually drives the price up and which choices save the most.
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