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
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
How to Choose the Best Hotel in China Before You Arrive (4 Easy Steps)
For first time visitors to China, the act of actually choosing a hotel can be extremely stressful. Unless you have a travel agency making the choice for you, it feels a bit like Russian roulette: you just don’t know what you’re going to get! Are there tricks to help you choose the best China hotels online before you arrive? The short answer is 'yes', and here's how. The fear of choosing a bad … [Read more...] about How to Choose the Best Hotel in China Before You Arrive (4 Easy Steps)
Learn Chinese: 75 Best Language Learning Tools (Plus Discounts!)
Have you always wanted to learn Chinese, but could never find the time or budget to attend language classes in person? If you're looking for creative ways to continue your Chinese language learning, this guide to the 75 BEST Chinese language learning tools is exactly what you're looking for. With thousands of different online tools, learning Chinese online has never been easier than … [Read more...] about Learn Chinese: 75 Best Language Learning Tools (Plus Discounts!)