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China River & Ferry Transport Guide 2026: Yangtze, Li River & Island Ferries

Travelling by water in China — the Yangtze River cruise from Chongqing to Yichang (the Three Gorges section), the Li River cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo (the classic bamboo raft option), island ferries to Putuoshan and Hainan's south coast islands, and the Hong Kong to Macau and Zhuhai ferries. Booking and practical tips.

Updated May 2026

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China Safety & Health Guide 2026: Drinking Water, Air Quality, Medical Care & Common Issues

Health and safety in China — tap water is not drinkable anywhere in China (always boiled or filtered), the air quality index and when to stay indoors in Beijing and northern cities, food safety and what risks are real vs overstated, finding a doctor (international clinics in major cities, WeChat Doctor app), emergency numbers (120 for ambulance, 110 for police), and travel insurance.

Updated May 2026

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Silk Road China Itinerary 2026: 2 Weeks from Xi'an to Kashgar

The classic China Silk Road itinerary — Xi'an (Terracotta Warriors, departure point), Tianshui (Maijishan Grottoes), Zhangye (Danxia Rainbow Mountains), Jiayuguan (western end of the Great Wall), Dunhuang (Mogao Caves, singing sand dunes, crescent moon lake), Turpan (Flaming Mountains, Jiaohe ruins), Urumqi, and Kashgar. Trains, flights, permits.

Updated May 2026

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China SIM Cards & eSIM Guide 2026: Which to Buy & Mobile Data Options for Foreigners

Mobile data in China for foreign visitors — buying a local SIM on arrival (China Unicom 'Tourist SIM' at major airports, ¥100-200 for 30 days), using an international roaming SIM (expensive but setup-free), Hong Kong SIM cards that work in mainland China, eSIM options for 2026, and the relationship between your SIM and Alipay/WeChat (they need separate verification).

Updated May 2026

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South China Itinerary 2026: Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Hong Kong & Hainan

South China 2-week itinerary — Guangzhou for Cantonese food and markets (3 days), day trip to Foshan, Shenzhen for tech and modernity (2 days), Hong Kong for the skyline and hiking (3 days), Macau day trip, Zhuhai for Chimelong (1 day), and flying to Sanya/Hainan for beach time (3-4 days). Train and flight connections.

Updated May 2026

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China Spring Festival Events Guide 2026: Top Celebrations by City & What to Expect

Experience China's biggest holiday like a local in 2026. This guide covers Spring Festival celebrations across 10 major cities — from Beijing's temple fairs and Guangzhou's flower markets to Harbin's ice festival crossover and Xi'an's Tang Dynasty lantern show. Learn about dates, crowd levels, transport chaos, what closes, what stays open, and how to navigate the 40-day chunyun migration.

Updated May 2026

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