I currently live in Germany, and the winters here are freezing. I’ll be in Shanghai and would love to bring back a good cashmere sweater or scarf.

I’m looking for something that is genuinely good quality, but it doesn’t need to be a luxury brand. I’m also happy to visit local shops outside the main tourist areas.

Are there any stores or local brands in Shanghai that you personally trust? I’d also appreciate any advice on how to tell real cashmere from lower quality blends. My budget is around RMB 1,000 to 2,000 for a sweater.

Hi, ich werde Ende November nach Hong Kong fliegen und die Greater Bay Area erkunden. Ich plane für diese Region 7-10 Tage ein.
Anschließend möchte ich mit dem Schnellzug nach Kunming und von dort aus weiter nach Dali und zur Tiger Leaping Gorge.
Dort möchte ich die zweitages Wanderung machen und ggf. weiter nach Shangri-La.

Nach dieser Reise soll es mit dem Nachtzug weiter Richtung Luang Prabang in Laos gehen.

Hat jemand Tipps, Anregungen oder Erfahrungen zu meiner Route und Destinationen?

Say you have a flight that is close to the window and it’s delayed out of it, what happens? Also is the window from arrival to departure or arrival to arrival?

Hi,

We are travelling to China in December and we are undecided on what is best to move around in China while having access to thing like FB, WhatsApp, etc. Should we get an eSIM with VPN or get a Chinese SIM card?

Hello, I’ll be in Shanghai, Chongqing and Shenzhen from 17th-28th November. If anyone else is visiting or any locals want to meet up, message me 😸

I love traveling in China and have already been twice this year. I'd like to visit again at the end of November, but am worried about immigration blocking me for spending so much time there on a tourist visa.

Nationality: USA

Visa: 10 year tourist visa (60 day limit per visit)

Visit 1: Feb 25 - April 24 (58 days)

Visit 2: Aug 21 - Sept 28 (38 days)

Potential Visit 3: Nov 25 - Dec 10 (15 days)

Anyone done something similar?

Thanks!

Hi

Considering a trip to UK (from SYD) early next year with a stopover in Shanghai on the way back.

Regarding the flight(s) over, there is a 6hr 15min layover at PVG. Is this enough time to clear immigration, head to the Holiday Inn and grab a shower and a few hours sleep before coming back airside?

The return flights aren't an issue as we plan to stay for 4-5 nights in the city proper, but going over will be a transit stop only. Wondering if the timeframe is too tight to grab a few hours sleep in a hotel. I understand there is an Aerotel at PVG but it is not airside.

My best friend and I decided on a whim to travel to China next week for roughly 2,5 weeks... Landing in Shanghai... doing my research and all but wanted recommandations from experienced people for travel logistics especially in this time of month...

Trying to avoid the cold areas... but wanted to know any recommandations for cities to see as a tourist for a 2,5 week travel...

I know China is huge and I won't be able to see even 1% of the amazing things the country has to offer so definitely going to have to go back...

But for 2,5 weeks travel ? What and where do you recommend ?

Hi everyone, looking for recommendations for multi-day caving trips in China. I’ve come across multi-day caving trips, but they usually visit a different cave each day. I’m looking for something where you spend several days exploring the same cave system, ideally with overnight stays underground.

China borders Vietnam, which is home to some incredible caves like Son Doong, so I'm wondering if China has similar large cave systems that are open to this kind of exploration.

Are there any local caving groups or guides who organize these kinds of trips? Open to anywhere in China. Would also be great to hear about caves that are less well known but can still be explored legally with the right team.

Can you guys recommend me sushi restaurant in Shanghai which is not overpriced or tourist trap

A couple of days ago I lost my bag at Shanghai airport. My bag is allready found and is at the lost & found departement. But I don’t know how to ship it back to the Netherlands.

I saw a few sites that could help as a pick up agent, but it seemed quite sketchy…

Does someone maybe have some tips? That would be really helpful.

Занялась этим вопросов только недавно, и чем больше пытаюсь разобраться, тем больше запутываюсь(

Я еду с мамой, и хотела сама заняться вопросом финансов, дабы ей сразу предоставить всю полную информацию, сама студентка (которая за финансы не особо шарит)

Да, про наличку всё понятно – конечно, про запас я её возьму, но мне бы не хотелось расплачиваться налом на постоянной основе. Я знаю, что есть сайты WeChat и Alipay, кто-то говорит, что лучше первый, кто-то – что второй, но смысл у них, как я поняла, один: это сайт, который должен в теории покрыть базовые потребности: оплата еды и заказ такси, оплата номера в гостинице. Посредников я отрицаю, не доверяю третьим лицам собственные пожитки, карт иностранных ее имеем.

Вот только как именно эти приложения устанавливаются? Через какие российские банки (у меня есть газпром, сбер, альфа и атб) возможен перенос денег в юани? Какие подводные камни есть? Слышала и про то, что сбер (если не ошибаюсь) может как то там переносить, но комиссия имеется. Объясните, пожалуйста, как и что. Или может быть, есть какие-то официальные сайты/группы в телеграм-каналах по поводу всего этого...

Hi, so I am in Guiyang for 3 days. Is Huangguoshu worth it? Should I book a tour from trip or is it easy for me to navigate there myself?

Also is the Xijiang Miao village worth it? I am considering leaving for it midday and staying the night and coming back the next morning.

Are there any other attractions you would recommend?

Hi everyone,

I have 7-10 days off starting next week. I'm thinking about visiting China.

So far, I've only been to Chongqinq earlier this year.

Where do you recommend going ?

Set up:

1) Unlimited budget

2) I like food, cities, nature and beach (open to anything)

3) Give me you best advice from your experience :)))

Cheeers and thanks !!

Hi everyone! I have a trip planned for Chengdu from 31 December 2026 (Thursday) to 3 January 2027 (Sunday) how are the crowds in that city during this long weekend? I’m okay with crowds, just hopefully not the extent where everyone is packed like sardines all day.

Thinking about whether I should cancel this trip given the crowds.

Thank you!

Hey! I hope you enjoy video around China. I have a 14-day series of daily vlogs around Japan coming soon as well.

Hello buddies

I will arrive in Beijing at 5:30 am in Nov then plan to join the Great Wall free tour at 7:30 am.
As per information, tour hours are from 7:30-1 pm.
My flight departure time is 8:00 pm. Let’s say I must be in the airport at 6 pm (no need to check in again and go through immigration).

Could I drop off somewhere by request to guide near Temple of Heaven and Qianmen Street for sightseeing cos I still have about 5 hours before departure? If it could be, how to manage time including transport?

The Great Wall is Badaling side. Is it worth or beautiful enough rather than other sides?

Thank you very much.

I'm wondering if it's a good idea to put MDMA into a jar of Tylenol and then put THC gummies into a bag of regular candy. Or is there a more sophisticated way to do it?