iTravelChina | Site-Wide Activity https://itravelchina.com/news-feed/ Activity feed for the entire site. Sat, 31 Oct 2026 15:29:46 +0800 https://buddypress.org/?v=3.2.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 e591f314cd8dba983b662bc3f6006474 iTravelChina posted an update: Genuine question for the people already here: what is […] https://itravelchina.com/news-feed/p/1220/ Wed, 30 Sep 2026 11:26:55 +0800 Genuine question for the people already here: what is the one thing you wish someone had told you before your first trip to China?

I will compile the answers into a guide and credit everyone who chips in.

Mine: that the hardest part of the whole trip is the first hour after landing — and that almost all of it is preventable.

]]> 0 962855c4ae2623865e3658561ec49098 iTravelChina posted an update: "You cannot use foreign cards in China." This was true. […] https://itravelchina.com/news-feed/p/1219/ Wed, 30 Sep 2026 11:26:49 +0800 “You cannot use foreign cards in China.”

This was true. It is not anymore. Alipay and WeChat Pay both take international cards now, and you can set them up in about ten minutes before you fly.

What people still get wrong: assuming you will never need cash. You will, occasionally — small shops, some temples, the odd taxi. Carry a few hundred…

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]]> 0 65576a3936aa42cd0da7c6b61afa0477 iTravelChina posted an update: First-timers: which city are you starting […] https://itravelchina.com/news-feed/p/1218/ Wed, 30 Sep 2026 11:26:44 +0800 First-timers: which city are you starting with?

  • Beijing — the obvious one, and obviously worth it
  • Shanghai — easiest landing, most familiar
  • Chengdu — pandas and food
  • Somewhere else entirely — tell me below

I will go first: Shanghai, because it is the gentlest introduction to the country. Ten days, land in Shanghai, train to Beijing, fly…

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]]> 0 cbb0aea7e2fea68257f97fc22b704f9f iTravelChina posted an update: Reminder for anyone flying to China soon: sort your eSIM […] https://itravelchina.com/news-feed/p/1217/ Wed, 30 Sep 2026 11:26:40 +0800 Reminder for anyone flying to China soon: sort your eSIM out before you board.

The SIM queue at Beijing Capital was 40+ minutes when I last went through, and the airport counters close overnight. An eSIM activates the moment you land.

Also worth knowing: Google, WhatsApp, Instagram and X are all blocked on Chinese networks. Some travel…

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]]> 0 55714fb5f15d66817c5e291d08fc4613 iTravelChina posted an update: I am the person behind iTravelChina. I started this […] https://itravelchina.com/news-feed/p/1216/ Wed, 30 Sep 2026 11:26:33 +0800 I am the person behind iTravelChina. I started this because every guide I found about China was written for people who had already been.

So this site is the opposite: a place to ask the dumb questions. Do I need a visa? Can I pay with my card? Will my phone even work? All fair game.

I will be posting practical stuff here most days, and…

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]]> 0 7739640527957dd66159ff251156f0a3 iTravelChina posted an update in the group First Trip to China: What are you most worried about?Visa? Money? […] https://itravelchina.com/news-feed/p/1215/ Wed, 30 Sep 2026 11:12:30 +0800 What are you most worried about?

Visa? Money? Language? Getting online? Safety? Something else entirely?

Say it below. Someone here has almost certainly dealt with it already.

]]> 0 fc20bce333131f364ff174e515bbd6a9 iTravelChina posted an update in the group First Trip to China: Post your itinerary, get it torn apart.Put your rough […] https://itravelchina.com/news-feed/p/1214/ Wed, 30 Sep 2026 11:12:27 +0800 Post your itinerary, get it torn apart.

Put your rough plan in the replies and we will tell you what will not work.

The most common problem by far: too many cities, not enough days. China trains are excellent, but they still eat half a day each time you move.

]]> 0 ed4e13840aa129fd6d8a1948af18e7f1 iTravelChina posted an update in the group First Trip to China: Welcome to First Trip to China.This group is for […] https://itravelchina.com/news-feed/p/1213/ Wed, 30 Sep 2026 11:12:09 +0800 Welcome to First Trip to China.

This group is for people planning their first trip, and for people who have already been and want to help. The only rule: no question is too basic.

Introduce yourself below – where you are from, when you are thinking of going, and what you are least sure about.

]]> 0 06321c729dec3de734308c16bc709d7b Rest posted an update: 2026 Yunnan Dianchao Football Tournament Finals, Great […] https://itravelchina.com/news-feed/p/897/ Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:06:54 +0800 2026 Yunnan Dianchao Football Tournament Finals, Great Unity of Ethnic Groups. Welcome to Yunnan, China, and experience the diverse ethnic cultures.

]]> 0 99ffda5668ce01ccbd40b4958d42ffab iTravelChina posted a new post. https://itravelchina.com/?p=680 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 04:38:10 +0800
100 Must-Visit Places in China Part 4: 10 Sacred Mountains You Must Climb

This is Article #4 in our “100 Must-Visit Places in Your Lifetime” series. All destinations are verified by UNESCO, China National Cultural Heritage Administration, and…

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100 Must-Visit Places in China Part 3: 10 Ancient Towns You Cannot Miss

This is Article #3 in our “100 Must-Visit Places in Your Lifetime” series. All destinations are verified by UNESCO, China National Cultural Heritage Administration, and…

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100 Must-Visit Places in China Part 2: Top 10 Natural Wonders

This is Article #2 in our “100 Must-Visit Places in Your Lifetime” series. All destinations are verified by UNESCO, National Geographic, and the China National…

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100 Must-Visit Places in China Part 1: Top 10 UNESCO World Heritage Sites

This is the first installment in our “100 Must-Visit Places in Your Lifetime” series. Each article features real, verified destinations recognized by UNESCO, National Geographic,…

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Travel China with Your Wallet: 6 Real Destinations on Chinese Yuan Banknotes

What if the best travel guide in China was already in your wallet? The fifth series of Chinese yuan banknotes (currently in circulation since 1999)…

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Walking Through Yunnan: A 14-Day Journey Along the Ancient Tea Horse Road

Some journeys are not about the destination, but about the roads traveled and the stories collected along the way. This is a story of a…

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Top 10 Street Food Cities in China: Ultimate Foodie Guide 2026

China is a street food paradise. From sizzling skewers to steaming dumplings, every city offers flavors you won’t find in any Michelin-starred restaurant. Here are…

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10 Hidden Gems in China for May Day Holiday 2026

While millions flock to famous spots during China’s May Day holiday (May 1–5, 2026), the real magic lies in the hidden gems most tourists never…

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Top 10 Spring Travel Destinations in China 2026

Spring is undoubtedly one of the best seasons to explore China. From March to May, the country transforms into a colorful paradise with blooming flowers,…

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Walking the Ancient Tea-Horse Road: A Journey Through Time and Scenery

In Yunnan, there is an ancient road called the Tea Horse Road. It’s not just a line in a history book—it’s a living path that…

]]> 1 ee7d9547c7a90b27b41fa507f403ebeb iTravelChina posted an update: This is China! Welcome to China!Via: 中国政府网 https://itravelchina.com/news-feed/p/33/ Wed, 06 Aug 2025 03:20:30 +0800 This is China! Welcome to China!

Via: 中国政府网

]]> 0 2e9ef9172633ac6acf47ea7b1c19e7aa Tuma posted an update: Last month, I visited the Leshan Giant Buddha and Mount […] https://itravelchina.com/news-feed/p/24/ Tue, 05 Aug 2025 04:59:57 +0800 Last month, I visited the Leshan Giant Buddha and Mount Emei in Sichuan, China. It was truly magnificent and amazing.

We saw giant pandas in Chengdu and monkeys in Mount Emei, both of which were adorable. We also had many delicious meals along the way. There are so many types of food in China, and they are all delicious.

Next time, I want to…

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