Eastern China
Shanghai, water towns, Yellow Mountain scenery, and Jiangnan culture.
Independent practical guides
China Notebook
Set up the essentials, choose a region, and build a trip that works on the ground. Clear English guidance for foreign visitors, from payment and trains to city streets and mountain trails.
Get the practical setup right.
Entry rules, internet access, payments and transport can shape the whole trip. Work through these guides before choosing hotels and daily routes.
01 Visa Policy Check whether your passport can enter China visa free and what route limits apply. 02 VPN and SIM Card Choose roaming, eSIM, local SIM, and VPN options before arrival. 03 Mobile Payment Set up Alipay, WeChat Pay, international cards, foreign wallets, and cash before arrival. 04 Navigation and Maps Choose map apps, save Chinese addresses, and handle taxis, metro, and station navigation. 05 Renting a Car and Driving in China Get a provisional driving permit, rent a car, and prepare for Chinese roads, tolls, parking, and emergencies. 06 Railway Ticket Book high-speed rail, choose stations, and board trains with a passport. 07 Chinese Public Holiday Plan around Golden Week, Spring Festival, school holidays, and peak crowds. 08 Halal / Vegetarian / Vegan Food Find suitable restaurants, communicate dietary needs, and avoid hidden meat ingredients.
China at a glance.
Published guides appear across the country, with smaller destinations revealed as the map moves closer.
Browse by region.
Start with a city or scenic area, then move into the surrounding day trips and smaller destinations.
Southern China
Greater Bay Area cities, coastal Fujian, karst landscapes, and cross-border routes.
Central China
Dramatic mountain parks, ancient capitals, temples, and Yangtze River routes.
Southwest China
Sichuan food and mountains, Chongqing, Yunnan old towns, Guizhou villages, and Tibet.
North China
Imperial capitals, coast, Confucian heritage, grasslands, and Shanxi architecture.
Northeast China
Ice festivals, border cities, Manchurian history, beaches, and Korean cultural areas.
Northwest China
Silk Road cities, desert landscapes, Tibetan regions, and far-west cultural routes.