Updated: November 2025 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….
Train Travel in China: A Comprehensive Guide
Last updated: November 2025 Train travel is one of the best ways to get around China. Travelling around a huge country like China, you might automatically think that flying is the best method to get around. But the scenic train…
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…
How to Book Hotels in China
Updated: December 2024. This is a practical guide to booking accommodation in China, including how to to choose a good hotel and what to expect when staying in a hotel in China. As a seasoned China traveller, I’ve stayed in…
What to Eat in Beijing: 8 Local Foods to Try (+3 For the Adventurous Foodie)
Wondering what to eat in Beijing? I’ve got you covered. Beijing is a must-see location for any first-time visitor to China. As the capital city, it has a wealth of cultural and historical sites to discover. Of course, everyone’s heard…
Postcard from Beijing
I took a career break towards the end of 2023 and headed to Asia for a long-term trip. My first stop was Beijing, the capital city of China, where I spent two weeks. Hotel Horror We got off to a…