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08
Sep
China's Railways: The Complete Guide (Part 2) — Decoding Train Codes, Seats, and Sleepers

China's Railways: The Complete Guide (Part 2) — Decoding Train Codes, Seats, and Sleepers

"What exactly is the difference between a G train and a D train?" "If I’m going
7 min read
26
Aug
China's Railways: The Complete Guide (Part 1) — The Dual Network, Railway Hubs, and Avoiding the "Wrong Station" Trap

China's Railways: The Complete Guide (Part 1) — The Dual Network, Railway Hubs, and Avoiding the "Wrong Station" Trap

Look at a map of China, and you'll see a massive web of steel holding the country together.
12 min read
24
Aug
China's Airlines: The Complete Guide — Full-Service vs. Low-Cost Carriers, Ticket Taxes & Airline Groups

China's Airlines: The Complete Guide — Full-Service vs. Low-Cost Carriers, Ticket Taxes & Airline Groups

Planning a DIY China trip? You open a booking app and immediately hit a wall of confusing two-letter codes:
12 min read
15
Aug
China Aviation Hubs: The Complete Guide — Airport Tiers, Avoiding Transit Traps, Global Alliances & Hong Kong Transfers

China Aviation Hubs: The Complete Guide — Airport Tiers, Avoiding Transit Traps, Global Alliances & Hong Kong Transfers

Planning your China trip starts with one crucial question: Which airport should you fly into? China’s civil aviation system
6 min read
06
Aug
Currency & Payment in Mainland China: Mobile Payments, ATM Withdrawals & Avoiding the Traps — The Complete Guide

Currency & Payment in Mainland China: Mobile Payments, ATM Withdrawals & Avoiding the Traps — The Complete Guide

Introduction In mainland China, from luxury shops in high-end malls to roadside sweet-potato stalls, and even the donation
8 min read
01
Aug
China Emergency & Safety Guide for Travelers

China Emergency & Safety Guide for Travelers

Traveling in China is, for the most part, remarkably safe. Violent crime is rare, and you're far more
13 min read
31
Jul
Essential Apps for Traveling in Mainland China: A Complete Download Guide

Essential Apps for Traveling in Mainland China: A Complete Download Guide

What You're Getting Into Mainland China runs on its own internet ecosystem. The apps you use every day
9 min read
30
Jul
DIY China Trip Complete User Guide | Official Manual

DIY China Trip Complete User Guide | Official Manual

Version Notice: This manual is updated in real time to match the DIY China Trip website's pages, features,
19 min read