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All travel guides tagged with "practical".
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Accessible Travel in China 2026: Wheelchair Users, Mobility & Getting Around
Practical accessibility guide to China — the improving wheelchair access on high-speed trains, the reality of accessibility at major tourist sites (Forbidden City has ramps but uneven stones), the cities with best metro wheelchair access (Shanghai leads), accessible hotel options, how to communicate accessibility needs, and which experiences are genuinely accessible vs aspirational.
Updated May 2026
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Alipay Setup for Foreigners 2026: Step-by-Step with International Cards
Complete 2026 guide to setting up Alipay as a foreign visitor — the Tourist Edition (国际版) that works without Chinese bank account, how to add an international Visa or Mastercard, the ¥2000/day spending limit, which card networks are accepted, troubleshooting declined transactions, and the difference between Alipay International and regular Alipay.
Updated May 2026
Read →Business Travel in China 2026: Visas, WeChat, Meetings & Corporate Culture
China business travel guide — the business visa (M visa) vs tourist visa for work travel, WeChat as the essential business tool (how to add contacts, share documents), business card etiquette (receive with both hands, study it, never write on it), banquet dining customs (toasting with baijiu, the host's role), and practical advice for first-time business visitors.
Updated May 2026
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Renting a Car & Driving in China 2026: International Licence, GPS & What to Know
Driving in China as a foreign visitor — the reality of using an international driving licence (which countries' licences are recognised and which aren't), car hire (Shouqi and BAIC are the main foreigner-friendly agencies), GPS apps that work (Gaode Maps essential, not Google), traffic rules that differ from Western norms, and the specific provinces where self-driving is most practical vs impossible.
Updated May 2026
Read →China Money & Budget Guide 2026: Daily Costs, Cash vs Mobile Payment & ATMs
How much does China cost in 2026 — realistic daily budgets for budget travel (¥200-350/day), mid-range (¥500-800/day), and comfortable travel (¥1200+/day). The mobile payment reality (cash is almost obsolete in cities), finding ATMs that accept foreign cards, currency exchange rates and best places to exchange, and which cities are most and least expensive.
Updated May 2026
Read →DiDi for Foreigners in China 2026: Setup, Language Tips & Ride-Hailing Without Chinese
The complete guide to using DiDi (China's Uber) as a foreign visitor — how to register with a foreign phone number, linking international payment cards, the DiDi International version, communicating pickup locations with drivers who don't speak English, pricing vs taxis, and what to do when a driver cancels.
Updated May 2026
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