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Unlock the Real China

We're an international community living in China - for travelers who want the real local playbook.

Survival Guide 🛠️Essentials before you land

VPN Setup 101
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VPN Setup 101

Don't get blocked. The definitive guide to staying connected to Instagram & Google.

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WeChat & Alipay
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WeChat & Alipay

Cash is dead. How to set up digital payments as a foreigner in minutes.

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Navigation Apps
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Navigation Apps

Google Maps won't save you. Master Amap and Baidu Maps like a local.

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SIM Cards & eSIMs
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SIM Cards & eSIMs

Stay connected from day one. Get data without the hassle.

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Transport Apps
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Transport Apps

DiDi, metro cards, and high-speed rail booking made simple.

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Food & Fun 🍜Taste the real China

Street Food Guide
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Street Food Guide

From xiaolongbao to jianbing - discover the best street eats in every city.

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Nightlife Spots
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Nightlife Spots

Hidden rooftop bars, underground clubs, and late-night karaoke joints.

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Cultural Experiences
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Cultural Experiences

Tea ceremonies, calligraphy classes, and traditional festivals you can't miss.

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Boba Tea Guide
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Boba Tea Guide

Find the best bubble tea shops from classic to trendy new flavors.

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Shopping Districts
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Shopping Districts

From luxury malls to underground markets - where to find everything.

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Where to Next? 🌏Trending destinations this month

Beijing cityscape
Imperial Capital

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Shanghai cityscape
Cyberpunk City

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Chengdu cityscape
Panda HQ

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restaurant Spicy Food

Xi'an cityscape
History Buff

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museum Culture

Guilin cityscape
Karst Mountains

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landscape Natural Beauty

Hangzhou cityscape
West Lake

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park Tea Culture

Community Highlights 📸

See what other travelers are discovering right now

Found the most incredible soup dumplings at this hidden gem in the French Concession

Best Xiaolongbao in Shanghai! 🥟

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Woke up at 4am for this view and it was totally worth it

Great Wall at Sunrise 🌅

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This Sichuan hot pot literally set my mouth on fire but I couldn't stop eating

Chengdu Hot Pot Fire! 🌶️

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Spent the entire day at Chengdu Panda Base and my heart can't handle the cuteness

Panda Cuteness Overload! 🐼

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Alex Park
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Walking through 600 years of history in the heart of Beijing

Forbidden City Vibes 🏛️

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David Kim
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The energy at Chinese night markets is absolutely electric

Night Market Adventures! 🌃

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