• A lot of Western social media and online services are blocked by the great firewall of China. This wikipedia article has the most comprehensive list of such websites…

• You can buy tickets on online portals such as ctrip.com but you need to go to the ticket counter at the station with your ID to pick up…

If you travel to China, you may want to fly from 1 destination to another as it's a massive country. The most used website for domestic flights is…

• If you have never been to China before, you should know that a lot of everyday websites and services we take for granted are blocked in China
• The…

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• Most important tip: Always carry toilet paper and wet wipes with you
• Most public toilets are squat…

• You shouldn't have problem if you are staying with major hotel chains or youth hostels, but always double check if you are concerned especially with budget hotels
• All…

• Chinese new year (CNY) is like Christmas in the west in terms of holiday importance
• CNY dates change every year as it goes by the lunar calendar
• **Buy…

Having been to many countries, it's pretty clear to me that there are big cultural differences between China and western countries. Below is a list of useful "avoid…

• Malls, restaurants, cafes, and other public bathrooms don't usually provide toilet papers
• High end ones in top tier cities will, but as a matter of habit don't expect…

The northeastern part of China is major zone for skiers. There are a lot of wonderful skiing grounds ranging from professional ones, beginner level ones to leisurely ones.

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