China travel guides

The handful of apps that will make your trip smoother — payments, transport, translation and booking.

Google Maps is unreliable in China. Here are the apps that work — and how to use them without Chinese.

High-speed rail is the easiest way to cover long distances — here is how to book it, ride it and get around the cities.

How to get mobile data in China, and why you will want a VPN before you land.

China is nearly cashless. Here is how to set up mobile payments, when cards work, and how to keep some cash handy.

Everything you need to know about getting a Chinese tourist visa — documents, fees, timing and the visa-free options.