Getting Around
7 articles in this topic.
Supermarkets & Convenience Stores in China: A Traveller’s Guide
The chain convenience stores and supermarkets you’ll see all over China — FamilyMart, Lawson, 7-Eleven, Meiyijia, RT-Mart, Sam’s Club and Hema — what each is for, how to pay, and what to buy.
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Common Tourist Scams in China — and How to Avoid Them
China is very safe, but a handful of tourist scams target foreigners around stations, taxis and big sights. Here are the classics and the simple habits that beat them all.
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Arriving at a Chinese Airport: Immigration & Customs
What to expect at immigration and customs when you land in China.
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Can Foreigners Visit Xinjiang and Tibet? The Rules, Explained
Xinjiang and Tibet have very different rules for foreign travellers — Tibet needs a permit and an organized tour, while Xinjiang is open but heavily policed. Here is exactly how each works.
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How to Use China's High-Speed Trains (Foreigner's Guide)
Booking tickets, finding your platform, and riding China’s bullet trains as a foreigner.
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Booking Domestic Flights in China
How to book and fly domestic routes within China as a foreign traveller.
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Can Foreigners Rent a Car in China? Rules & Alternatives
Foreign driving licenses and IDPs are not valid in China — here is how the temporary driving permit works, whether self-driving is worth it, and the alternatives that usually beat renting.