Do you need an invitation letter for China tourist or business visas? The short answer is...it's complicated. Allow me to walk through what you need to know, how to get a China visa invitation letter as well as some workarounds for this sometime absurd government requirement. If getting a visa to visit a foreign country wasn't already complicated enough, China makes it even harder by … [Read more...] about How to get an Invitation Letter for China Visas
Best China Visa Services for 2023 | Reviewed & Rated
In 2023, the best China visa services do more than just help you get a Chinese visa. They help you navigate a post-Covid world where there are hoops to jump through and extra documents you need. You want an established company that knows what they're doing and can be trusted with your valuable documents. Here are my recommendations based on 10 years of getting visas to China. In my … [Read more...] about Best China Visa Services for 2023 | Reviewed & Rated
How to Use Bike Sharing in China (Mobike / Ofo) | 2023 Traveler’s Guide
Is it possible for a foreign traveler or expat to use bike sharing in China? This is a question that I get a lot and the unfortunate answer is "maybe". As with most things in China, it's not always that easy. For this reason, I'd like to offer a complete traveler's guide on how to rent a bike using the China bike share programs like Ofo, Mobike and others. Once you start walking around … [Read more...] about How to Use Bike Sharing in China (Mobike / Ofo) | 2023 Traveler’s Guide
How to Take the Hong Kong to China High Speed Train
Is it possible to take a high speed train from Hong Kong to China? As of 2020, the answer to that question is yes. Although controversial, the new high speed rail link has cut travel times between mainland China and Hong Kong by more than half. Here's everything you need to know about taking the new Hong Kong high speed train. China is home to the largest and fastest growing rail network of … [Read more...] about How to Take the Hong Kong to China High Speed Train
Best Airline Frequent Flyer Programs for China Travelers
I can’t help but shake my head every time I hear about travelers and expats in China who make frequent flights within China or back home and aren’t taking advantage of frequent flyer programs (i.e. "points programs"). Even if you’re flying back and forth between your home country and China once a year, you should take time to research and join the best frequent flyer programs for China. I … [Read more...] about Best Airline Frequent Flyer Programs for China Travelers
Understanding the Rules for Buying China Train Tickets
What are the rules for buying train tickets in China? If you're curious about how many days in advance you can purchase China train tickets or what is required to make the purchase, you'll find all the answers you need right here. Train travel in China used to be so unpredictable. I remember having to stand in line for hours as I waited to purchase tickets for a trip I was planning to take in … [Read more...] about Understanding the Rules for Buying China Train Tickets