When it comes to traveling in China in 2021, most tourists opt to either fly or hop on a train. The reasoning is quite simple: flying is fast and trains are cheap. There are times, however, when China's massive, intercity bus system is your best (or only!) option. In these cases, you'll want to understand how to travel by bus in China - and that's where this traveler's guide will come in … [Read more...] about How to Travel by Bus in China | 2021 Traveler’s Guide
How to Travel from Beijing to Shanghai | 2021 Travel Tips
What is the fastest way to travel from Beijing to Shanghai? How about the cheapest? Here we cover all the different ways to get from Beijing to Shanghai by train, plane or bus to help plan your trip. As you plan your travel from Beijing to Shanghai, you thankfully have a number of options to choose from. The transportation method you choose really depends on your budget and time frame. The … [Read more...] about How to Travel from Beijing to Shanghai | 2021 Travel Tips
Learn to Write Chinese | Best Tools for Students 2021
Making the effort to learn to write Chinese characters may seem daunting, but it doesn’t have to be! Forget the old "write the character 10 times in your notebook" method. With the right tools and apps, you can learn to write Chinese in an exciting, fun, and engaging way. Here's how. When I started learning Mandarin Chinese more than a decade ago, smart phones were relatively new and most of … [Read more...] about Learn to Write Chinese | Best Tools for Students 2021
How to Install a VPN from within China in 2021 (2 Methods)
So you've landed in China and realized that you want to use a Virtual Private Network, or VPN for short. Unfortunately, all the VPN websites that are supposed to help you bypass censorship are, well...censored. So what do you do? How can you install a VPN from within China? Don't worry, you're not alone. Getting stuck in China without a VPN is a common problem that many people face. I get … [Read more...] about How to Install a VPN from within China in 2021 (2 Methods)
How to Watch Disney+ in China in 2021 (where it hasn’t been launched)
Is it possible to watch Disney+ in China in 2021? Although Disney Plus technically hasn't launched in the Asia market, it's still possible to stream your favorite Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars shows in China. Want in on the secret? Here’s a quick explanation on how you can access Disney+ in China too. Being able to stream the TV shows and movies that I love while I'm living in China is … [Read more...] about How to Watch Disney+ in China in 2021 (where it hasn’t been launched)
6 Must-Read Books on China | Recommended Reading for 2021
Preparing to travel to China usually involves a lot of detailed planning. Too often, though, the logistics of the trip overshadow the equally important mental preparation of travel. Perhaps you want some historical and/or cultural background for your China trip but you don't know where to start? Here are six recommendations of must-read books about China to get you going. I enjoy reading for … [Read more...] about 6 Must-Read Books on China | Recommended Reading for 2021