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photographyPhotography in China 2026: Rules, Tips & Getting the Best Shots
Photography in China — what's officially prohibited to photograph (military installations, some government buildings, certain ceremonies), the drone regulations (DJI is Chinese but drone permits are still required in scenic areas), the best golden hour timings in major cities, dealing with crowds at iconic spots, and the Chinese social media culture of 'IG spots' that reveals undiscovered photogenic locations.
Updated May 2026
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photographyChina Landscape Photography Guide 2026: Best Locations, Light & Seasons
The best landscape photography locations in China — Zhangjiajie's floating sandstone pillars in morning mist, the Yuanyang rice terraces at dawn (the best dawn photography in Asia), Zhangye's rainbow Danxia mountains at sunset, the Crescent Moon Lake at Dunhuang, and the Yellow Mountain (Huangshan) sea of clouds. Optimal months and times for each.
Updated May 2026
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transportPaying for Public Transport in China 2026: Alipay, WeChat, Transit Cards & Cash
How to pay for buses, metros, and taxis across China as a foreign visitor — adding the Alipay and WeChat transit pass features, city transit cards (the T-Union national card works in 300+ cities), QR code scanning on buses, and what to do if your phone payment doesn't work in a particular city.
Updated May 2026
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seasonalQingming Festival in China 2026: Tomb Sweeping, Spring Travel & Cultural Meaning
The Qingming Festival (清明节) — China's Tomb Sweeping Day, falling in early April, when families visit ancestral graves. What it means culturally (the most solemn Chinese holiday), how it affects travel (a 3-day public holiday creates moderate travel surge), which natural sites are at their most beautiful in early April (rapeseed flowers in Anhui, cherry blossoms fading), and what travelers should know.
Updated May 2026
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transportChina 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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toolkitChina 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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