In the City
7 articles in this topic.
How to Use QR Codes on China's Public Transport (Metro & Bus)
The one skill that unlocks every metro and city bus in China: the transit QR ride code. How to set it up with Alipay or WeChat, and exactly how to scan on and off.
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How to Use Public Toilets in China: What to Expect
Squat vs Western toilets, bringing your own tissues, finding a clean restroom, and the etiquette every first-time visitor to China should know.
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My Recommended Hotels in China: Good Value & Great Location
Hand-picked hotels across China’s major cities that balance price, comfort, and a location worth staying in.
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Booking Hotels in China: What Foreigners Need to Know
Which hotels accept foreigners, where to book, and what to expect.
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Didi for Foreigners: China's Uber, Explained
How to set up and use Didi, China’s ride-hailing app, as a foreign visitor.
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Getting Help in English in China: Who to Ask When You're Stuck
Where foreigners can find English-speaking help in China — airport volunteers, hotel staff, the police and tourist hotlines — and why it is easiest in the big cities.
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How to Use the Metro in Chinese Cities
Buying tickets, paying by phone, and navigating China’s metro systems in English.