Planning your first visit to China before taking a cruise from Hong Kong sounds straightforward — until you start deciding where to go, how many cities to include and what February weather will mean for your trip. A traveler planning exactly this...

A traveler planning a January trip asked: “Traveling to Shanghai–Beijing in the third week of January via Juneyao Airlines. Any suggestions on what clothes to bring and the weather in January? Anyone who flew with Juneyao Airlines — how was your...

A traveler planning a trip to Zhangjiajie (张家界, Zhāngjiājiè) asked: “Does anyone know if we can get a 6–7 seater DiDi in Zhangjiajie? There are three people in our group, each with a 28-inch suitcase and cabin luggage. We need transfers from Zhangjiajie...

A traveler asked: “Best entrance to enter the Great Wall if you have a bad knee?” For travelers concerned about knee strain, the Mutianyu Great Wall (慕田峪长城, Mùtiányù Chángchéng) is one of the best choices — provided you choose the right way up...

A traveler asked: “What would you recommend for VPN if I need to use my iPhone 11 Pro? What are the steps if I am coming from Europe? Also I need a SIM card.” For an iPhone 11 Pro coming from Europe,...

A traveler asked: “Last February, I visited China for the first time, and I’m thinking about going back again next February. I’ve already visited Beijing, Xi’an, Guilin, Shanghai and Huangshan. I’m looking for an itinerary that combines traditional culture, authentic landscapes...

A traveler asked: “Ping’an village or Longji village — I need to choose between these two villages. Which is the most scenic and authentic?” This is a very understandable question — but there is one useful clarification before choosing. Longji Rice...

Staying connected in mainland China is one of the most common concerns for international travelers, particularly if they need access to familiar overseas websites and apps. A traveler considering a 3 Hong Kong (3HK/My3) eSIM for Hong Kong and mainland China asked whether...

A family planning to visit Guangzhou (广州, Guǎngzhōu) in September asked which destination would make the best addition to their trip — and specifically whether Zhangjiajie (张家界, Zhāngjiājiè) would be suitable from September 22–26. For these particular dates, there is an extra factor to consider:...

Travelers preparing for China often hear that an international eSIM can provide access to services that may not work normally on mainland Chinese internet connections. But TikTok is a more complicated case. A traveler from Canada asked whether using an eSIM in...