Did you know that if you look up the phrase “China Travel Guide” on Amazon, it will give you nearly 3,000 options to choose from? To help minimize the overwhelm, here’s a quick breakdown of the best China travel guide books that I’ve used based on over a decade of traveling around the country. This guide is part of a larger series that includes travel guides for other Asian destinations … [Read more...] about Top 5 China Travel Guide Book 2026
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Best Candy in China | 2026 Guide to Popular China Sweets
What kind of candy in China is worth eating? Every country has its own collection of unique sweet treats and China is no different. Below I'd like to share with you the most popular and tasty Chinese treats that you should try during your trip to China. Part of experiencing any foreign culture like China's is taking a risk on new local foods. I get it...it takes a lot of courage to put … [Read more...] about Best Candy in China | 2026 Guide to Popular China Sweets
My Top 5 Favorite Tools for Learning Chinese in 2026
There's no getting around the fact that learning Chinese is a challenging task with few shortcuts. But there are tools available that make it slightly easier! Over the past decade of language learning in China, these have been my favorite tools for learning Chinese that make it both fun and (slightly!) easier. You may not be fluent, but during your travels throughout China you're going to … [Read more...] about My Top 5 Favorite Tools for Learning Chinese in 2026
How to Find an Online Mandarin Tutor in 2026 (and is it worth it?)
What is the best way to find a good online Chinese tutor in 2026? Whether you're learning Chinese in China or in your home country, by far the fastest way to improve your listening and speaking is through a 1-on-1 tutor. The problem is that it's not always easy to find a quality Chinese tutor. Here's a look at my personal experience with an online tutor for learning Mandarin Chinese. For … [Read more...] about How to Find an Online Mandarin Tutor in 2026 (and is it worth it?)
Learn to Read Chinese & Enjoy It? (2026 Chairman’s Bao Review)
If you've ever tried to learn to read Chinese characters, you know how frustrating it can be! Is it even possible without wanting to pull your hair out? Thankfully, with the help of what's known as "graded readers", it can actually be fun. As I introduce to you not only physical books, but also a review of Chairman's Bao, you'll see how. If you are like me, you have spent hours upon hours … [Read more...] about Learn to Read Chinese & Enjoy It? (2026 Chairman’s Bao Review)
Can I Rent an iPhone? How to Rent a Phone in China | 2026 Guide
Perhaps you’re traveling to China, either for business or pleasure, and you need to rent an iPhone or another type of phone for China. Sure, it would be great to use your own phone, but what if you phone isn’t unlocked? What if you have trouble getting a Chinese SIM card? What if you’re worried about security on the Chinese network? Whatever the case may be, deciding to rent a phone in China can … [Read more...] about Can I Rent an iPhone? How to Rent a Phone in China | 2026 Guide