Category: China Travel Guide
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What You Need to Know About Ramadan 2025 in China: The Ultimate Timetable for Different Cities
Ramadan Mubarak to all our Muslim friends! May this holy month bring you peace, joy, and countless blessings. As you observe fasting, prayer, and reflection, we hope you have a spiritually fulfilling Ramadan. For those in China, knowing the accurate suhoor (pre-dawn meal) and iftar (breaking fast) times is essential. Below, we’ve compiled the Ramadan…
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Ultimate Guide to Finding English Movies and Booking Cinema Tickets in China: What You Need to Know
So, you’re in China and eager to catch a movie? Whether you’re traveling for business, pleasure, or just passing through, booking cinema tickets in China is a straightforward process, but knowing whether the movie will be in English can be a little trickier. Fear not, this guide will walk you through everything you need to…
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The Busiest Airports in China: Unlock What You Need to Know for 2025
As we step into 2025, it’s time to reflect on the hottest travel trends of 2024—one of which is China’s rapidly evolving airport landscape. With air travel back on track and passenger traffic reaching new heights, travelers planning their 2025 adventures should take note of the key destinations and airports that dominated in 2024. Shanghai…
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The Ultimate Insider Guide to Internet, VPNs, and eSIMs You Need To Know
For foreign travelers, understanding how to maintain internet access is crucial. Here’s everything you need to know about using the internet, VPNs, and mobile phones in China in 2025. Do You Need a VPN in China? A Virtual Private Network (VPN) helps bypass the Great Firewall, granting access to restricted websites. However, VPN effectiveness can…
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Essential Insider Travel Tips You Need to Know as a First-Time Visitor to China
Visiting China for the first time can be an unforgettable experience, filled with rich culture, historical landmarks, and bustling cities. However, to make the most of your trip, it’s important to prepare for some unique aspects of traveling in China, especially when it comes to payments, apps, and basic necessities. Here are key tips to…
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Best eSIM for China Layovers in 2025: Insights & Value Comparison
As more travelers head to China, the need for reliable and affordable eSIM options has become a key concern. Based on feedback from our DragonTrail travelers, we’ve curated a comprehensive guide to help you choose the best eSIM for your trip to China, especially if you’re on a layover. Top eSIM Providers for China (Focus…
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TikTok Refugees on RedNote: A New Bridge of Cultural Exchange
As the migration of users from TikTok to RedNote unfolds, it’s clear that this shift is more than just a change of platforms. It marks the beginning of an exciting cultural exchange that connects people from all over the world, especially from the US and China. As a tour guide in China, I’ve seen firsthand…
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Your 240-Hour Visa-Free China Insider Travel Guide 2025: What You Need to Know
China’s new 240-hour visa-free policy is reshaping travel opportunities, offering visitors more time to explore the country’s vibrant culture and history without the need for a lengthy visa application process. At the same time, platforms like RedNote, benefiting from the migration of TikTok users, have sparked a surge of interest in experiencing China firsthand. To…
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This Is the Complete Guide to China’s 2025 Visa-Free Policy with Live Updates
China Expands Visa-Free Transit Policy for 54 Countries On December 17th, the National Immigration Administration of China unveiled a major enhancement to its visa-free transit policy. This new policy grants travelers from 54 eligible countries a significant opportunity to transit through China for up to 240 hours (10 days)—a substantial improvement from the previous 72-…