Over the course of helping people travel and move to China this past decade, I’ve created a number of different downloadable PDF guides for people to use. Best of all, these resources are absolutely free! I send them directly to your email address and once you have it you can share it with anybody who you think could benefit from it. Enjoy and let me know what you think!
A step-by-step guide to buying train tickets in China (online and in person), navigating the train station and what to expect on a Chinese train.
These are the 44 things that I wish I had known before I traveled to China for the first time about a decade ago, and they’ll help you prepare for your trip too.
Are you planning to learn Chinese? In this Expat Guide to Learning Chinese, I walk through the best tools to use for learning to read, write, speak and listen to Chinese.
For those who will need to do any sort of banking in China – wiring money to/from China or opening a bank account, this guide will walk you through what you need to know.
Before you take a job teaching English in China, there are a number of things you should know. This guide walks you step-by-step through how to prepare for and find a good ESL job!
In order to access sites like Facebook, Instagram, Gmail and Twitter in China, you’re going to need a VPN. This guide will explain what that is and how to use one.
In addition to the above PDF guides, we have a number of other helpful resources that are available for immediate download using the links below:
Slowly, I’m beginning to design a number of downloadable maps that are geared specifically toward western tourists in China. Here are a few you can use:
Beijing Metro Map for Tourist (free download):
Shanghai Metro Map for Tourists (free download):
Do you think there are specific guides that you wish were listed here? I’m always looking for ideas for more helpful guides, so please contact me with your idea and we’ll see what we can do!