China 🇨🇳

Welcome to our China travel hub!

Vast, diverse, and full of contrasts, China is a country of ancient traditions and modern megacities. If you're dreaming about hiking the Great Wall, exploring modern cities like Shanghai and Beijing, or finding yourself in peaceful countryside villages, have a look at our page and featured guides!

Essential Travel Info

Currency  💴

China’s currency is the Renminbi (RMB), also called the Yuan (CNY).

• Mobile payments dominate: WeChat Pay and Alipay are the norm, even for street food (in the past, only Chinese cards were accepted in both wallets but now you can easily use your international card!)

• Foreign cards may not always work in smaller shops— so always remember carry your phone and some cash as backup.

• ATMs in major cities usually accept international cards.

Getting Around 🚄

• China’s high-speed trains are among the best in the world—clean, fast, and punctual. Perfect for trips between cities like Beijing, Shanghai, Xi’an, and Guangzhou.

• Domestic flights are plentiful but airports can be busy—trains are often the better choice if you have more days at disposal.

• In big cities, the metro systems (Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, etc.) are efficient, cheap, and have English signage.

• Apps like Didi (China’s 'Uber') make getting around cities easy, but taxis are still widely available.