Is it possible to use Airbnb in China in 2025? As a foreigner, there's an obvious appeal to staying in a local home instead of a hotel, but it's not always clear whether China allows this kind of homestay experience. For this reason, it's important to discuss not only how to use Airbnb in China, but also whether or not you even should (and what your alternatives are). Airbnb has invested … [Read more...] about Airbnb in China 2025 | Foreigner’s Guide to China Homestays
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China Travel Advisory | What This Means for 2025
The U.S. State Department issued a Level 2 Travel Advisory for citizens traveling to China starting in 2019 and continuing into 2020. The message was simple: exercise increased caution as you plan your trip to China. But what exactly does a travel advisory mean, and how could it affect your scheduled trip to China? Let me share with you a few thoughts. First of all, it should be noted … [Read more...] about China Travel Advisory | What This Means for 2025
China Currency: 2025 Guide to Use & Exchange Chinese RMB
What is the Chinese currency? As you prepare for your visit to China, this guide will provide a simple introduction to the Chinese renminbi and answer questions related to exchanging money and avoiding fake bank notes. China’s official currency, the renminbi (RMB), can seem incredibly confusing to foreigners. Even the name “renminbi” is hard for a lot of people to pronounce correctly. So … [Read more...] about China Currency: 2025 Guide to Use & Exchange Chinese RMB
How to Exchange Money in China 2025 & Where To Do It
What is the best way to exchange money in China and where can you do it at? Whether you're an expat in China or just a traveler passing through, getting cash exchanged into Chinese yuan (or renminbi) is a priority. There are a number of ways to get it done (and some alternatives I'll share), but these are my favorites. The problem I know a lot of people run into is the inability to … [Read more...] about How to Exchange Money in China 2025 & Where To Do It
How to Send Money to China in 2025 | Multiple Options
How can I send money to China? This is a question that comes up frequently for travelers, business people and expats who deal with China and it's not always an easy answer. In this guide, I'd like to walk you through what you need to know and how you can move money into and out of China. Perhaps you need to pay your China tuition fees or you need to pay a business partner in China. … [Read more...] about How to Send Money to China in 2025 | Multiple Options
Do I Need a VPN in Macau in 2025? Internet Censorship & China
Is the internet censored in Macau? Considering all the protests and riots in neighboring Hong Kong, it's natural to wonder how China deals with Macau. Most people are aware that China heavily censors its internet, but what about Macau? Do you need a VPN in Macau? Macau is a boring territory relative to the other special regions which tend to hog all of the news headlines. Taiwan wants … [Read more...] about Do I Need a VPN in Macau in 2025? Internet Censorship & China