China Travel Timing: When to Go, What to Avoid, and Why It Depends Where You’re Headed
Plan your China trip right: the best months to visit, holidays to avoid and how north vs south China differ.…
June 2026
Guangzhou Food Guide: 10 Dishes I’d Go Back For
From roasted goose at Taotaoju to black vinegar pig trotter at Fan Lou — 8 Guangzhou dishes a real visitor…
Shopping in Guangzhou: What Every First-Time Visitor Needs to Know
First time shopping in Guangzhou? Here's what to know before you go — payments, bargaining, toilets, translation, shoe sizes, tax…
Taobao Shopping in China: How to Get Deliveries (and Returns) Sorted at Your Hotel
Shop Taobao during your China trip and get deliveries sent straight to your hotel. How to pay, time your order,…
How to Rent a Power Bank in China: A Family Travel Guide
Renting a power bank in China is cheap, easy and solves the airline battery rule headache. Here's how it works,…
Must-Have Apps for China: Download These Before Your Trip to Guangzhou (2026)
The essential apps to download before visiting China and Guangzhou — WeChat, Alipay, DiDi, Amap and more. Set these up…
Getting Around Guangzhou with Kids: Metro, DiDi and What Actually Works
Metro fares from $0.28, DiDi from $3, airport transfers covered. Your practical guide to getting around Guangzhou with kids or…
How to Pay in China: Alipay, WeChat Pay, Digital Wallets and Cash Explained
Paying in China as a visitor is easier than it looks — once you know which apps to set up.…
Best Things to Do in Guangzhou with Kids: What’s Worth Booking and What Isn’t
The best things to do in Guangzhou with kids, from Chimelong International Circus to the Pearl River night cruise. Honest…