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GUIDES / JOURNALS 2026

September 5, 2026 / On the Road

China Train Tickets Sold Out? What Foreign Travelers Should Do Next

China Train Tickets Sold Out? What Foreign Travelers Should Do Next Short answer: If a China train search shows sold out, do not treat one empty result as the end of the route. First check other seat classes, nearby departures, the exact stations and, if your dates allow, an adjacent day. Then use the current […]

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August 27, 2026 / On the Road

How to Show Your Hotel Address to a Taxi Driver in China

How to Show Your Hotel Address to a Taxi Driver in China Evidence checked: August 27, 2026. The safest way to show a hotel address to a taxi driver in China is to prepare more than the English hotel name. Save the hotel’s official Chinese name, full address, phone number and the correct entrance or […]

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July 20, 2026 / On the Road

Getting Sick in China: Hospitals, Pharmacies & Payment

Getting sick in China can be stressful, especially when you are unsure whether to visit a pharmacy, an outpatient department, or an emergency room. This practical guide covers 120, hospital choices, passports, payment, insurance, medical records, and prescription medicines for foreign travelers.

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