As a tourist in China - or any foreign country - there's almost no way around it: you're at high risk to be scammed in some way. You've got a big, fat target on your back that says "I have money!". Scam artists, beggars and sometimes even the "average joe" see you as a gullible visitor with plenty of money. So what are the most common tourist scams in China to watch out for an how can you avoid … [Read more...] about Top 5 Tourist Scams in China (& How to Avoid Them)
How to Access Gmail in China | Expat Guide to Email in China
Is it possible to access Gmail in China in 2018? Even though Gmail has been blocked since the middle of 2014, I still check my email on a daily basis on my phone and computer, so I can tell you from experience that it's entirely possible...as long as you're prepared. Here's a quick explanation of what you need to know in order to access Gmail - or any email address for that matter - while in … [Read more...] about How to Access Gmail in China | Expat Guide to Email in China
How to Add a Foreign Credit Card to WeChat Pay
Earlier this year I heard news that WeChat had begun allowing users to tie foreign credit cards to their WeChat Pay account. Considering how much easier it is to purchase goods and services using WeChat in China, I was naturally intrigued! So I decided to give it a try and see how it worked. [Spoiler alert: it didn't work well for me] Up until this point, it's only been possible to connect … [Read more...] about How to Add a Foreign Credit Card to WeChat Pay
Using an ATM in China | What You Need to Know
For travelers, the easiest way to get Chinese renminbi (also called "yuan" or "RMB") is via a local ATM machine. While it may sound daunting to pull money when you can't read Chinese characters, it's thankfully not that hard. Still, there are a few things to keep in mind if you want to use an ATM in China. For most travelers, using cash is going to be the easiest way to pay for things … [Read more...] about Using an ATM in China | What You Need to Know
How to Watch or Upload to YouTube in China | Updated 2018
So you're traveling or moving internationally and you want to make sure you can access YouTube in China? Whether you just want to watch YouTube videos or you need to upload YouTube videos while you're in China, your biggest challenge is censorship. YouTube is blocked. So how do you access YouTube in China with enough speed to minimize buffering? Continue reading to learn more. When it comes … [Read more...] about How to Watch or Upload to YouTube in China | Updated 2018
12 Weirdest Chinese Buildings That Will Amaze You
From Star Trek Enterprise replicas, massive rings, and even a piano-shaped building, there are plenty of weird Chinese buildings to see. There's already a lot about China that makes the country unique, but few people consider that China's crazy architecture might be one of them. Up until about 20 years ago, most of China's buildings were concrete squares void of any creativity or hint or … [Read more...] about 12 Weirdest Chinese Buildings That Will Amaze You