It’s so easy for travelers to China to make all sorts of travel mistakes - both during the planning phase as well as throughout the journey. Some mistakes aren't worth noting while others can end up costing you a small fortune. Here's a list of the most common China travel mistakes...and how to avoid them. Trust me, I'm not trying to shame you for any stupid mistakes here. The reality is, as … [Read more...] about 7 China Travel Mistakes (Almost) Every Traveler Makes
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Best Hong Kong Travel Guide Books for Travelers in 2024
What is the best Hong Kong travel guide book for travelers in 2024? If you're making plans to visit Hong Kong, you're going to want help figuring out what's worth seeing, how to get around and other great travel tips. Below, I'd like to share with you my favorite Hong Kong travel guide books reviewed and rated based on my own experience. If you plan to be heading out to Hong Kong in the … [Read more...] about Best Hong Kong Travel Guide Books for Travelers in 2024
How to Take the Hong Kong to China High Speed Train
Is it possible to take a high speed train from Hong Kong to China? As of 2020, the answer to that question is yes. Although controversial, the new high speed rail link has cut travel times between mainland China and Hong Kong by more than half. Here's everything you need to know about taking the new Hong Kong high speed train. China is home to the largest and fastest growing rail network of … [Read more...] about How to Take the Hong Kong to China High Speed Train
Best Airline Frequent Flyer Programs for China Travelers
I can’t help but shake my head every time I hear about travelers and expats in China who make frequent flights within China or back home and aren’t taking advantage of frequent flyer programs (i.e. "points programs"). Even if you’re flying back and forth between your home country and China once a year, you should take time to research and join the best frequent flyer programs for China. I … [Read more...] about Best Airline Frequent Flyer Programs for China Travelers
Understanding the Rules for Buying China Train Tickets
What are the rules for buying train tickets in China? If you're curious about how many days in advance you can purchase China train tickets or what is required to make the purchase, you'll find all the answers you need right here. Train travel in China used to be so unpredictable. I remember having to stand in line for hours as I waited to purchase tickets for a trip I was planning to take in … [Read more...] about Understanding the Rules for Buying China Train Tickets
How to Choose the Best Hotel in China Before You Arrive (4 Easy Steps)
For first time visitors to China, the act of actually choosing a hotel can be extremely stressful. Unless you have a travel agency making the choice for you, it feels a bit like Russian roulette: you just don’t know what you’re going to get! Are there tricks to help you choose the best China hotels online before you arrive? The short answer is 'yes', and here's how. The fear of choosing a bad … [Read more...] about How to Choose the Best Hotel in China Before You Arrive (4 Easy Steps)