What are the best China tour operators? I get emails from people all the time asking for my recommendations and I've finally decided to compile my answer into a regularly-updated article. When it comes to travel, I prefer to support local China travel agencies instead of massive travel companies, and you'll see this reflected in this list. Enjoy! When it comes to tour operators, I have a … [Read more...] about Recommended China Travel Agencies & Best China Tours 2023
6 Must-Read Books on China | Recommended Reading for 2023
Preparing to travel to China usually involves a lot of detailed planning. Too often, though, the logistics of the trip overshadow the equally important mental preparation of travel. Perhaps you want some historical and/or cultural background for your China trip but you don't know where to start? Here are six recommendations of must-read books about China to get you going. I enjoy reading for … [Read more...] about 6 Must-Read Books on China | Recommended Reading for 2023
How to Watch Disney+ in China in 2023 (where it hasn’t been launched)
Is it possible to watch Disney+ in China in 2023? Although Disney Plus technically hasn't launched in the Asia market, it's still possible to stream your favorite Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars shows in China. Want in on the secret? Here’s a quick explanation on how you can access Disney+ in China too. Being able to stream the TV shows and movies that I love while I'm living in China is … [Read more...] about How to Watch Disney+ in China in 2023 (where it hasn’t been launched)
5 Cheapest Ways to Get Money to China in 2023
Moving money internationally is never easy. At this point you probably already know that. So as you research options to get money into China, it helps to know what has worked in the past and which methods are the cheapest for transferring money internationally. It doesn't matter whether you're a broke traveler who needs money quickly or you're trying to pay for something in China … [Read more...] about 5 Cheapest Ways to Get Money to China in 2023
Top 5 Must-See Sights in Beijing, China (w/ photos!)
There is plenty of stuff to do and see in Beijing, China, but there are a few places that you have to see while you're traveling here. These are the must see sights in Beijing that people will stop and ask "Oh, you were in Beijing?! Did you go see ________?" You definitely want that answer to be "Yes!!". Most people don't realize that Beijing is a huge city. I mean HUGE. If you're … [Read more...] about Top 5 Must-See Sights in Beijing, China (w/ photos!)
COVID-19 and the Future of China Travel in 2023 and Beyond
COVID-19. <sigh> It's disrupted everybody's plans. This virus, which started in Wuhan, China in December 2019 and has spread at an alarming rate around the world, has decimated global travel. I've received countless emails from concerned travelers with plans to visit China in 2023 and beyond. Should travelers cancel their plans to visit China because of the coronavirus? Let me begin by … [Read more...] about COVID-19 and the Future of China Travel in 2023 and Beyond