Where to go, when to go, and what to bring
Where to go, when to go, and what to bring
The Great Wall is not one single wall but a network of fortifications built over two millennia. Choosing the right section is the single biggest decision of…
📅 2026-09-28You do not need much Mandarin to travel in China — but a few phrases reliably improve every interaction.
📅 2026-09-28China runs on QR codes. The good news is that visitors can use them too; the bad news is that the first hour is confusing. Here are the ten questions…
📅 2026-09-28China is roughly the size of Europe. For a first trip, these ten places offer the most variety for the effort.
📅 2026-09-28The giant panda is China's national treasure, and seeing one in person is on many travellers' lists. Knowing where and when to go makes the difference…
📅 2026-09-28Dishes, snacks and how to order them
Eating and drinking your way through China
Tea, opera, calligraphy and festivals
Characters, phrases and getting around with words
Daily life, costs and practical know-how