The spectacular Ban Gioc-Detian Falls spans two countries, and is the largest transnational waterfall in Asia. On the Chinese side the waterfall is called Detian Waterfall (德天瀑布) and on the Vietnamese it’s called Bản Giốc Waterfall. Collectively, it’s known as…
Getting a SIM Card for China
In this guide, we will discuss the best ways to get a SIM card for China, including if you should get an eSIM for China. Internet connectivity is essential for travel in China. You’ll need it for paying, navigating, communicating……
6 Essential Apps for Travelling China
Here is a list of the essential apps you need for China. I guarantee that downloading these apps will make your trip to China go much more smoothly. China does things differently in many ways, so you’ll have to make…
How to Get Around in China: A Comprehensive Guide to Transportation
In this guide we’ll cover the best way to travel between cities in China, as well as how to get around once you arrive. I’ve also included recommendations for the best navigation apps to use in China. China is a…
Train Travel in China: A Comprehensive Guide
Train travel is one of the best ways to get around China. Travelling in a huge country like China, you might automatically think that flying is the best method to get around. But the scenic train route isn’t always the…
Postcard from Yantai: Snow, Seafood, and Sickness
After a busy fortnight packed with sightseeing in Beijing, we headed to my home city of Yantai in Shandong province. Yantai is a mid-sized coastal city of around 2.8 million people in northeast China. Yes, a city with a population…