China travel guides
Documents, seasons, transport, payment, tickets and travelling with elderly parents.
DocumentsHome Return Permit for Hong Kong Residents: Full Guide
How Hong Kong residents apply for, renew and replace a Home Return Permit, plus common pitfalls at the border.…
DocumentsTaiwan Compatriot Permit: Application Guide
How Taiwan residents apply for a Taiwan Compatriot Permit, where to apply, validity, and what to watch for at the border…
DocumentsTibet Travel Permit: How to Apply
Taiwan residents and foreign nationals need a Tibet permit. Conditions, documents, lead times and the Hong Kong exceptio…
HealthAltitude Sickness in Qinghai and Tibet: A Practical Guide
Symptoms, risk factors and prevention of altitude sickness, plus how we pace Qinghai and Tibet itineraries.…
SeasonsBest Time for the Qinghai–Gansu Grand Loop
Month-by-month weather, crowds and ticket pressure on the Qinghai–Gansu Grand Loop, plus our recommended windows.…
PracticalInternet & Payment in Mainland China: eSIM, Alipay and WeChat Pay
Comparing roaming, local SIM and eSIM, and how to set up Alipay and WeChat Pay with a Hong Kong or Taiwan card.…