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Canadian getting China travel visa abroad? [more inside]
posted by grak88 around China at 9:28 AM - 7 answers

I'm going to be in Shenzhen for five days week after next, Monday-Friday. Travelling with my husband who will be working on the Wednesday and Thursday. What should we see and do, and what tips do you have for a culturally ignorant foreign female exploring Shenzhen solo?
posted by tracicle around Shenzhen, China at 9:41 PM - 4 answers

Help with planning a backpacking trip covering Asia->SE Asia. Details inside. [more inside]
posted by melizabeth around China at 9:37 AM - 10 answers

Shanghai'd - Heading back to China and want hear about your fav spots. [more inside]
posted by Dr.James.Orin.Incandenza around Shanghai, China at 6:06 AM - 4 answers

English-speaking, good, therapists/counsellors in Beijing? [more inside]
posted by smoke around Beijing, China at 9:02 PM - 2 answers

How do I buy train tickets for the new high speed train between Shanghai and Beijing? Have you taken the train? Tips? [more inside]
posted by meerkatty around China at 8:32 AM - 4 answers

Recommendations for a trip to Tibet and/or Nepal? [more inside]
posted by melizabeth around Lhasa, China at 7:52 PM - 7 answers

Half a day in Shenzhen? [more inside]
posted by Guernsey Halleck around Shenzhen, China at 3:33 PM - 5 answers

Three Americans going to China for vacation - how to get around and have a good time? Good idea to travel without a tour guide? Any advice on traveling in Beijing or Shanghai are welcome! [more inside]
posted by vocpanda around China at 8:09 AM - 11 answers

What is the best way to ship an iPhone from the US to China? [more inside]
posted by jef around China at 9:53 PM - 7 answers

Applying for a z-visa to teach English in China, what should I know/be aware of as I go through the process? [more inside]
posted by melizabeth around China at 7:50 PM - 2 answers

I'll be travelling to Hangzhou, China and the region around it in a few weeks. There are six of us, and we're thinking of hiring a car/minibus and driver to transport us for the longer journeys, for example from Hangzhou to some of the nearby mountains. Is it possible for us to make arrangements with some kind of transport company beforehand, or should we just do it when we get there? [more inside]
posted by destrius around Hangzhou, China at 6:37 AM - 3 answers

What would be some "political tourism" things I could do with a few free days in Beijing? [more inside]
posted by TheManChild2000 around Beijing, China at 11:07 AM - 3 answers

Travel tips/hacks for long international flights to China? Travel pillow and video recorder recommendations? [more inside]
posted by cycleback around China at 9:06 PM - 20 answers

I am traveling solo around northeast and central China for the next two months and would love your advice and sightseeing suggestions! [more inside]
posted by dustyasymptotes around China at 4:32 PM - 7 answers

I have a short weekend (Fri night to Sun morning) off in Shanghai during a work trip, and I'm looking for an activity - even a day trip to Beijing or the Great Wall. I'd appreciate suggestions and/or advice. [more inside]
posted by jonobarel around Shanghai, China at 1:19 AM - 12 answers

ChinaFilter: How to best get from Shanghai to Wuhan by train and is it a good idea to travel around China during first week of May? [more inside]
posted by Pantalaimon around China at 10:57 AM - 5 answers

Hi Mefis, This is an open-ended question about taking a long trip to China. My boyfriend and I will be spending about six weeks traveling throughout China from early March through mid April... [more inside]
posted by infinityjinx around China at 7:30 PM - 13 answers

What touristy things can be done in Shanghai and Beijing in January? [more inside]
posted by OompaLoompa around Shanghai, China at 1:41 PM - 6 answers

I have 8 hours in Beijing. What should I do? [more inside]
posted by xorowo around Beijing, China at 5:41 PM - 10 answers