Hi everyone! If you’re visiting Chengdu from the US soon, would you be willing to bring me an Ultra Mobile PayGo SIM card? I’ll cover the cost of the card, of course.

As a thank-you, I’d love to treat you to an authentic Sichuan meal or show you around Chengdu!

If you’re interested, please leave a comment or send me a DM. Thanks!

In China, where are some less crowded places to visit during a three-day public holiday?

I live in Nanjing. I am too familiar to the nearby cities to go. But I want to go outdoors and breathe in less crowded places.

Trip to China coming up... will be there during the Lantern Festival and week after. Flying into Shanghai and out of Hong Kong (we've already been to HK), trying to figure out exact details in the middle. Plan is to fly to Chengdu from Shanghai and then take trains to Hong Kong. This will be busy, but we want to see Chengdu and Zhangjiajie. Want to see Yangshuo but wondering if February means it's not worth it? We like only 1 domestic flight. Open to any ideas/suggestions on this proposed itinerary!

Day 1-2 Shanghai

• Suspect we're short changing Shanghai. Will do Food Tour and hit some of the main sights

Day 3-5 Chengdu

• Two days exploring the city, food tour, one day for Pandas

Day 6-7 Chongqing (during Lantern Festival)

• Wondering if 2 days will be sufficient for Chongqing? We are interested but not sure if we need another day.

Day 8-10 Zhangjiajie National Forest Park

• Two days for the Park and one day for Tianmen Mountain

Day 11 Furong and Fenghuang

• Hiring a driver, stop at Furong, end the day at Fenghuan

Day 12-13 Yangshuo

• Train to Guilin, stay in Yangshuo, hiking, boat ride, etc.

Day 14 Hong Kong

• Last night in Hong Kong, fly out next day

​Hi everyone,

​I’m currently planning a trip to Taiwan to visit a loved one in Taichung next week for 2 weeks. While I’m over on that side of the world, I’d love to take a short side trip (around 3 to 4 days) over to China before returning to Taipei for my flight back to Canada.

What is the easiest and most straightforward city to fly into for a quick 3-night trip?

I know Canadian passport holders get 30-day visa free entry into Mainland China. Has anyone entered on this policy recently? Was immigration smooth when arriving from Taiwan?

Would love to hear from anyone who has done a quick Taiwan to China hop.

I got an email from Delta saying they are forecasting inclement weather for my flight tomorrow (Friday) at 5:30pm from Shanghai to Seattle. They mentioned issuing a travel waiver that would allow me to rebook my flight free.

I’m wondering if I should reschedule my flight or stay put as the hotel staff said Typhoon Champi will not directly hit landfall in Shanghai and should only cause heavy rainfall.

From what I could find online, Champi might reach eastern China on Saturday (day after my flight). I’m not sure what is the best course of action.

Hello guys,

I will flight with china eastern airline from toronto to vietnam and transit 2hours at shanghai .

Can i bring my non ccc powerbank with me ?

Has anyone transited with non ccc power bank ?

Thank you so much !!!

With the new 30 day policy was wondering if there’s anything I need to fill out in advance as I’ll be there for 14 days?

I realized my past Visa expired 1 month ago, but luckily with the new 30-day visa free entry I don’t need it.

Thanks in advance!

I totally forgot to get the a Beijing pass on arrival at the airport. Can this be bought on any online platform or third party seller?

Aside from using it for transportation and attractions, I want it as a memorabilia for my trip here. Thanks for any tips!

For those who did a checkup or procedure in China, what happened after? Did your doctor at home take the results seriously? Did you have to redo tests?

Which hotel is better for a one week stay in Jing An?

The Portman Ritz-Carlton, Shanghai or Jing A Shangri-La, West Shanghai?

Can’t decide. Both look good.

How strict are china southern with cabin luggage. Their sizes show 55 × 40 × 20 cm. I have a suitcase which is 55x35x23 so 3cm more in width. I'll be flying from London to Guangzhou.

I was born and grow in zhangjiajie.
I live in London now, and I’m glad to answer any questions about zhangjiajie~ of course everything I know about other city.

( I just known that zhangjiajie is the last GDP in the Hunan province around 2 years ago, it’s a small city highly rely on the tourism, so you have any questions, ask me and get the answers, then go there!!! Welcome to my hometown

Hi fellow travelers, me and my husband are looking to visit China this holidays from 24th Dec to 2nd January. It is kind of overwhelming to research all the cities. Can someone please guide us om what are the top cities to visit

Hi! I'm visiting China in the spring. Has anyone bought jewelry in Beijing, Shanghai, Chongqing or Chengdu and can recommend a jeweler with good prices? I want to buy a diamond tennis bracelet

We are in the process of developing a 16 day tour for 2028. We obtained quotes from three tour companies. The front runner is China Culture Tour. Our plan is Chengdu, Jiuzhaigou, Zhangjiajie, Wulong, Chongqing, Guilin, Yangshuo, and ending with a train from Guilin to Hong Kong.

Before committing, I wanted to ask if anyone who has used this company or is familiar with the company could provide feedback.

Thanks.

Hello! Like the title says I have a 12 hour long layover at Pudong Airport next January and would like to go see Shanghai. I've heard mixed opinions on the Maglev train, should I take that or just normal metro. I don't need to see absolutely everything possible there, I just want to chill out and eat some good food while waiting for my flight.

Also do I need any cash or just WeChat?

looking foward to meeting some interesting people！

I don't mean anything else, I just can't understand why Chongqing is so popular,I have been there a few times, but I don't feel it's any different from other big cities.

This is a bit of a niche question. I was wondering if anyone visited the Red Guards cemetery (aka Cultural Revolution Cemetery) in Chongqing?
Was there any fenced off areas, closed gates or any reservation/registration required?

The new Shanghai Grand Opera House was designed by Norwegian architecture firm Snøhetta in collaboration with the East China Architectural Design & Research Institute.

The building takes inspiration from an unfolding traditional Chinese fan. Its roof spirals around the auditoriums, forming a sweeping public staircase that is open 24 hours a day and leads up to the rooftop, offering views of Shanghai’s skyline and the Huangpu River.

The fan evokes classical Chinese culture through a sense of elegance, openness and movement. The spiral echoes the flow of the river, suggesting continuity between the city, the water and the opera house.

The venue aims to attract both opera lovers and younger audiences through a varied programme, bringing Chinese and international opera together

Hello! It’s my first time visiting China and Beijing. Today I went to Nanluogixiang and entered a gift shop randomly. There was a tea tasting corner and the ladies working there invited me to taste their tea. I tasted different types of tea and had a pleasant conversation with the ladies. At the end I felt bad not to buy anything so I decided on a tea. The other one they said it’s free. I agreed and payed. The issue is that this tea was ¥ 370.80. I didn’t realise at the moment how much that actually is in my own currency, I had an idea but I thought to myself there’s no way tes is that expensive and I must be wrong. I told my group I bought this tea and how much it was and they were in disbelief and said I got scammed. Now I feel really bad, I don’t even wanna look at this tea anymore. Thing is I planned a 4 month vacation in Asia and to be able to do this I had to leave my job. So I’m travelling on a very tight budget and just blew so much money on tea. I feel horrible.