Country and region guides
Guides for whole countries and regions rather than for a single city: when to travel, what is worth seeing, how you pay and what the shopping is really like. They are the pages to read before you book anything, and they are written for travellers rather than for tourists.
4 guides
Best Time to Visit China in 2026: Seasons, Prices and Crowds
When to visit China: what each season is like, which months cost less, the dates to avoid and how the cherry blossom window shapes the trip.
How to Pay in China: Alipay, WeChat Pay and Cash
Alipay, WeChat Pay or cash: what works with a foreign card in China, how to set up Alipay before you fly, and why you need data from the first minute.
What to Buy in China: A Shopping Guide for First-Timers
What to buy in China, where to shop in Beijing and Shanghai, how to spot a fake, and what to do when the shop only takes cash.
What to See in China: Beijing, Shanghai and Beyond
What to see in China on a first trip: Beijing and Shanghai in one route, the Great Wall and the Bund, and the data plan that keeps you connected.