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Guangzhou Old City Guide: Shamian Island, Chen Clan Ancestral Hall & Liwan District

Explore Guangzhou's historic old city — Shamian Island's colonial architecture, the extraordinary Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, the Liwan District antique markets, and the older face of China's largest trade city.

Updated May 2026

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Shanghai Pudong Guide: Oriental Pearl Tower, Lujiazui Skyline & The Financial District

Complete guide to Shanghai's Pudong New Area — the Lujiazui financial skyline, Shanghai Tower observation deck, Oriental Pearl Tower, the Century Park, and how Pudong went from farmland in 1990 to the world's most dramatic urban skyline.

Updated May 2026

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Beijing Xicheng District Guide: Beihai Park, Shichahai Lakes & the Best Hutong Area

Explore Beijing's Xicheng District — the Beihai imperial lake park, Shichahai's three connected lakes and bar street, the most authentic hutong neighbourhood, the Drum and Bell Towers, and the Mei Lanfang Memorial Hall.

Updated May 2026

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Beijing Chaoyang District Guide: Embassies, Expat Life, 798 & Sanlitun

The complete guide to Beijing's Chaoyang District — the international embassy zone, 798 Art District, Sanlitun nightlife and shopping, Chaoyang Park, and the most cosmopolitan neighbourhood in China's capital.

Updated May 2026

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Using Credit Cards & Cash in China 2026: What Actually Works for Foreign Tourists

The honest guide to using foreign credit cards and cash in China in 2026 — where Visa and Mastercard work and where they don't, the best cards to bring, how to withdraw yuan from Chinese ATMs, the Alipay international card workaround, and how much cash you actually need.

Updated May 2026

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Living in China as a Foreigner 2026: Long-Stay, Study & Expat Setup Guide

The practical guide to living in China as a foreign resident in 2026 — resident permits, bank accounts, health insurance, getting a Chinese phone number, renting an apartment, navigating the apps, and what's different about daily life for long-term foreign residents.

Updated May 2026

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