Travel Guides & Articles
In-depth guides, tips, and stories for your China adventure.
Showing 6 of 870 articles · Page 37 of 145
chinaChinese Taoist Temples Guide: Understanding Daoism's Sacred Sites
Navigate Taoist temples in China with confidence — the difference between Taoist and Buddhist temples, the key deities and their roles, the major Taoist sacred mountains, the five traditions of Taoism still active today, where to see authentic ceremonies, and how the philosophical and religious strands of Daoism connect to what you see at famous sites like Wudang Mountain.
Updated May 2026
Read →
Traditional Chinese MedicineTCM Retreats in China for Tourists 2026: Acupuncture, Wellness & What to Expect
Guide to experiencing Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in China as a tourist. Covers acupuncture, cupping, tui na massage, herbal tea, TCM hospitals vs tourist traps, and safety.
Updated May 2026
Read →
chinaChinese Opera Guide for Beginners: Peking Opera, Sichuan Opera & Where to See Them
Understand and enjoy Chinese traditional opera — the 300+ regional opera styles, what's happening in those elaborate costumes and that singing that sounds unlike anything Western, the best beginner experiences in Beijing (Peking opera), Chengdu (Sichuan opera face-changing), and where to see authentic performances versus tourist shows.
Updated May 2026
Read →
chinaChina Overnight Train Etiquette & Survival Guide: What No One Tells You
The unwritten rules and practical survival tips for overnight trains in China — the social dynamics of a hard sleeper cabin, the cup noodle culture, morning queues for the bathroom, the snoring problem and how to handle it, how to make friends or keep to yourself, what food to bring, and why sleeper trains are one of China's best travel experiences.
Updated May 2026
Read →
chinaChina Travel Insurance Guide 2026: What Cover You Actually Need
Choose the right travel insurance for China — medical evacuation costs that can reach $100,000+, which policies cover Chinese hospitals, how the healthcare system works for foreigners, adventure activities coverage for hiking and high-altitude trekking, trip cancellation considerations for visa delays, and the specific policy features that matter most for a China trip.
Updated May 2026
Read →- China weather
Typhoon Season Travel in China: When, Where and How to Stay Safe
Guide to typhoon season in China for tourists. Covers which coastal regions are affected, typhoon season timing, how to monitor storms, travel insurance requirements, and contingency planning.
Updated May 2026
Read →
No articles in this category yet
Try another filter or browse all guides.