2024-03-13 22:43
There are five types of sockets in use, one in Hong Kong/Macau, two in Taiwan, and the other two on mainland China. Here they are in pics so you can choose the adapter you may need.
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Blog by an Australian travelling through China, featuring personal experiences along with travel guides and tips for those planning a trip to China....
2020-04-04 05:14
The state of borders worldwide is in constant flux and China has recently issued a temporary suspension of entry applicable to most-all foreign nationals wishing to enter Mainland China. You… Read More
2020-03-22 03:12
With China still in stages of Corona lockdown, and many other countries likewise, what to do? Travel is completely out for the time being and social distancing, staying at home while doctors… Read More
2020-01-28 03:52
On 31 December 2019, the Chinese Government notified the World Health Organisation of cases of pneumonia occurring in Wuhan City, Hubei Province of which the cause was unknown. It has now be… Read More
2019-12-07 03:43
Tianjin (天津市) is a provincial-level administrative region under the direct administration of central government, one of the nine National Central Cities, and one of Chin… Read More
2019-12-05 13:15
Like most countries, China has been on a transition to New Energy Vehicles (NEV), or Alternative Fuel Vehicle (新能源汽车) for some time with a strategy centere… Read More
2019-12-03 05:26
In a previous post, we took a dive into the development of China’s High Speed Railway (HSR) and running concurrently with that was the development of the EMU’s (electric multiple… Read More
2019-12-01 09:57
On August 1, 2008, China opened its first true high speed railway, the 120 km long Beijing-Tianjin Intercity Railway. By the end of 2019, around 11 years later, the operating mileage of Chin… Read More
2019-11-30 06:33
Chongqing (重庆市) is located in the southwestern part of China’s inland, bordering Hubei and Hunan in the east, Guizhou in the south, Sichuan in the west, and Shaanx… Read More
2019-11-26 05:50
Yunnan Province is located in China’s southwest with Kunming serving as the capital of the province. It is adjacent to Guizhou and Guangxi in the east, Sichuan in the north, Tibet in t… Read More
2019-11-20 04:54
Here is a list of China’s Top 20 Largest Cities by population with GDP and GDP per person. The population stats are from the 2018 census and financial data is the latest issued data at… Read More
2019-11-17 05:26
Zhejiang province (浙江 zhè jiāng) is located on the southeast coast of China with Hangzhou as its capital. It borders the East China Sea to the east, Fujian to the s… Read More
2019-11-15 06:13
Here is a collection of photos of the new Beijing Daxing International Airport, aka Starfish. As of late last month it has slowly been receiving domestic and now international flights. Nanyu… Read More
2019-11-12 02:47
In this intro to the broad range of authentic Chinese foods, we’ll cover the top food categories with the popular dishes to try for each one, plus, their Chinese names so you can order… Read More
2019-11-09 09:52
Everything you wanted to know about Chinese dumplings including the different types, how to make authentic Chinese dumplings, filling recipes, dipping sauces, and more. The humble Chinese du… Read More
2019-11-08 07:36
Think China doesn’t have some amazing scenic beaches? You might be surprised. Beach culture has never really been a big thing in China but lately, it is growing fast and exposing more… Read More
2019-11-07 11:48
This guide will provide an easy to digest intro to China’s famous cuisines with dish suggestions. I truly believe that the more knowledge you have about the local cuisine, the more rew… Read More
2019-11-06 05:43
In this guide, I am going to introduce a legendary part of Cantonese cuisine and culture that is dim sum, yum cha, and zao cha. Including all the top dim sum dishes you need to be trying, pl… Read More
2019-11-05 10:58
Here is a list of super delicious dishes in China that can be found in most cities and that visitors to China will love at first bite. For the new visitor, Chinese cuisine can seem a little… Read More
2019-11-03 13:33
China has many mountains, with mountainous areas making up two-thirds of its total land area. China has seven of the world’s 12 mountain peaks over 8,000 meters above sea level. Crissc… Read More
2019-11-03 13:04
Wuyue (五岳) is the general name of the five famous mountains in Chinese Han culture and is the product of the combination of ancient folk mountain god reverence, the concept of… Read More
2019-11-03 06:30
Here is a list of the top ten snack streets and its no coincidence that they are also near to major scenic areas. Also fascinating is that many of them have been famed destinations of the Ch… Read More
2019-10-31 14:18
Chinese zodiac (十二生肖), or Shēngxiào, is deeply ingrained in Chinese culture and folklore as a system of interpreting character traits and fortune-tell… Read More
2019-10-30 11:37
The four famous mountains of Taoism in China (道教四大名山) are Qiyun Mountain in Anhui, Wudang Mountain in Hubei, Qingcheng Mountain in Sichuan, and Long… Read More
2019-10-30 03:45
With the introduction of Buddhism from India around the time of the Han Dynasty (206 BC – 220 AD), temples and monastic halls were built on what would become the four famous mountains… Read More
2019-10-21 05:27
Zhangjiajie (张家界市), a city located in Hunan Province, is famed for its mountainous regions featuring karst rock formations that were the inspiration for the scene… Read More
2019-10-17 09:56
Huangshan, aka Yellow Mountain, is a famous scenic mountain located in southern Anhui Province. It features amazing scenery the exact liking to that in many famous Chinese paintings, al… Read More
2019-10-14 12:02
The Three Parallel Rivers originate in the Tibetan Plateau flowing from north to south for 170 kms to Yunnan Province crossing several mountains along the way. It consists of… Read More
2019-10-14 02:58
Pingyao Ancient City is located in Shanxi Province with a history of more than 2700 years. It is the most complete ancient city in the Han nationality region of China. The city was foun… Read More
2019-10-12 09:40
The Chengjiang Fossil Site is located in the mountainous area of Yunnan Province and covers an area of 512 hectares. It is the most preserved early Cambrian marin… Read More
2019-10-12 06:30
The Honghe Hani Rice Terraces are the ancient system of rice-growing terraces developed by the Hani ethnic people some 1,200 years ago. Located in Yuanyang, Honghe Prefec… Read More
2019-10-11 09:11
Dazu Rock Carvings is one of the largest grottos in the world and is also UNESCO World Heritage Listed. Located in the Dazu District of Chongqing City, it has its beginnings in the Tang Dyna… Read More
2019-10-10 06:23
Wuyi Mountain, or Wuyishan, is a famous scenic tourist area and summer resort in China. It is located at the junction of Jiangxi and the northwestern provinces of Fujian. The northern s… Read More
2019-10-09 02:34
Mount Sanqing, or Sanqingshan, is a UNESCO Global Geopark located within the region of Shangrao City, Jiangxi Province. The mountain features three main summits being Yujing, Yushui, an… Read More
2019-10-08 04:21
Xidi Village is an original and well preserved traditional Chinese village that features Anhui-style architecture dating to the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) and 3,611 Qing Dynasty (1644-191… Read More
2019-10-07 13:10
Lost to time and only rediscovered in the late 1800s, the ancient city remains were once China’s first capital under the Shang Dynasty which ruled from 1600 to 1046 BC. Yinxu (or Yin R… Read More
2019-09-03 13:54
Xiong’an New Area (CN: 雄安新区) is a new mega urban area and smart city project that encompasses three counties and 500 villages located in a strategic area th… Read More
2019-08-13 13:50
Let’s take a deep dive into the world of Chinese tea and explore types of tea with popular varieties and their names, growing regions, selecting, hot to brew Chinese tea, and wrap up w… Read More
2019-08-02 13:11
Many people consider bread as a new product into the Chinese food culture but, actually, it has a history almost as long as the nation itself. Grinding grains into flour dates back to the Ha… Read More
2019-01-09 09:45
Trade war or not, ecommerce in China is on a continuing boom and it’s hard not to pay attention to the innovation that’s taking place especially in automation of freight an… Read More
2018-12-30 09:48
Here’s the main holiday dates for China 2019 and the dates to join in on amazing festivals (or hide under the bed and avoid the crowds and transport chaos :)) Date English name… Read More
2018-06-22 03:25
Here is a reading list of the must-read China books in selected genre including The Four Chinese Classics, Culture, Geopolitics, Politics, Corporate and Business, Economics, Personal Perspec… Read More
2018-06-16 09:09
Did you know that China has some 52 sites listed under UNESCO World Heritage? Ranging from ancient wonders to natural wonders, you’ll be amazed once more by some that you will know, an… Read More
2018-06-14 05:57
Want to learn more about China? Learn to speak Chinese? How about listening to the latest views of China watchers, political figures, and current affairs in China? Well, here is my pick of t… Read More
2018-06-12 04:55
Let’s take a dive into Chinese politics and get an understanding of what type of government is leading China and the government structure. Isn’t that the Communist Party, the CPC… Read More
2018-05-14 10:42
Politics in China is a mystery to anyone outside of the nation and not many will move beyond the label of “authoritarian”, and perhaps a few other names, so today, let’s ta… Read More
2018-05-10 13:16
In this chronology I’ll list major conflicts, battles, and war in, and involving, China from Ancient times right through to the modern day. This timeline of China’s wars, both ci… Read More
2018-05-09 08:45
With the news that a development company is seeking to create a clone of Old Quebec near Shanghai I thought it would be a great time to revisit some of the replica cities, copycat towns… Read More
2018-05-02 11:41
While China is renowned for its famous historic sites that date back thousands of years its ancient towns have been off the radar for most foreign visitors. The ancient towns offer not just… Read More
2018-04-24 05:55
China has been the built the most skyscrapers every year for over a decade now, and last year was no exception with 77 having been built in 36 different cities. 12 were built in Shenzhen alo… Read More
2018-04-23 09:53
With China’s new found wealth it has been going through a long and much-discussed housing boom along with a boom in oversized, xenocentric, weird architecture and skyscrapers… Read More
2018-04-20 06:49
If there is something Chinese people like, surprisingly to some, it’s pushing the boundaries of their senses and the current glass walk bridge craze tickles that fancy just perfectly… Read More
2018-03-30 01:56
So, you want to go to China, but where? China still fascinates us with its mystical oriental charm and ancient history, especially for first-time visitors. So, for a first-time China trip, l… Read More
2018-01-29 10:44
Excluding Great Britain, Chinese are the oldest continuous immigrants to Australia beginning some in the early 1800’s. Their contribution to Australian society is immense and spans man… Read More
2018-01-11 11:43
The capital of Guangdong province, Guangzhou, is a vibrant city that is the beating heart of trade, not only in the province, or southern China, but perhaps even the whole of China itself. I… Read More
2017-12-26 04:49
What do you get when you merge nine mega-cities and two regions? A combined population of over 67 million and a GDP that’s predicted to reach US$4.6 trillion by 2030. That’s a GD… Read More
2017-08-03 04:30
Here’s a one-page visual guide to some of the most common Chinese vegetables. Best thing is they are delicious and highly nutritious. With big pics, English – Pinyin &… Read More
2017-02-17 04:33
I remember Beijing well, so many places to explore, so much walking, so many activities, and the flu. That’s Beijing, it can really wear you out because it’s simply one destinati… Read More
2017-01-27 22:43
If you are an international traveller this is one big pain in the butt, all the different types of sockets used around the world, and then the different voltages. Aggghhh! Fortunately, with… Read More
2017-01-18 03:05
Ctrip has launched a new flight promo with the airline Nokscoot, fly from China to Bangkok with deals starting from 255 CNY, yes an international flight for under 40 bucks US. Visit CTrip an… Read More
2016-12-09 09:17
If you are visiting, day touring or moving to Shenzhen for work or business then this is the must-have guide book, Essential Shenzhen. At least I hope it is! Coz, I wrote it. I had a simple… Read More
2016-10-21 01:55
This extends on a question I recently answered on Quora, about alternative news in China. Included here is a huge list of news outlets, mostly in Chinese. For English versions, from within C… Read More
2016-10-19 13:42
Mudanjiang’s Jingpo Lake integrates shaman culture and ice-and-snow activities this year to woo more winter vacationers. — Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily Read More
2016-10-19 07:32
Photo taken on Oct 17, 2016 shows the scenery of red autumn leaves in Huhushui scenic area in Pingshan county of Shijiazhuang, capital of North China’s Hebei province. — Delivere… Read More
2016-10-18 07:17
Autumn scenery of the Qilian Mountains in Zhangye city, Gansu province, October 17, 2016. The Qilian Mountains are one of China’s major mountain ranges, forming the border between Qing… Read More
2016-10-18 00:02
Although there are many types of visa for China, the most common is the L visa for tourists, the M visa for business, and the Q1/Q2 for those with a Chinese partner and the Z visa for people… Read More
2016-10-16 22:48
Whether living in China or just holidaying, your probably going to turn a TV on at some time, so, here’s the big list of local Chinese TV channels. In the apartments where I lived the… Read More
2016-10-13 08:16
Youtube’s Chinese equivalents were born on hosted ripped content from overseas, such as popular western TV series and movies, and grew from humble websites into fully fledged internet… Read More
2016-09-11 10:48
Here’s a list of over 50 unique destinations in China, from temples to remote villages, that will leave you simply amazed. There are so many unique experiences in China. The count… Read More
2016-08-10 12:28
It’s quite amazing, one of the most asked questions on travel forums about China is about toilets. Questions such as “what are the toilets like”, or “Toilet Paper :}… Read More
2016-08-05 04:25
How much does it cost to go to China? Take a look on the travel forums and it’s one of the most common questions there is, so, let’s break it down. Just like anywhere, there&rsqu&hell…Read More
2016-07-13 05:43
A relaxed morning with a table full of delicious sweet and savory treats, with trolleys passing at regular intervals offering up even more, sound like your kinda thing? Then for sure you&rsq&hell…Read More
2016-06-29 11:28
Guiyang, it’s shopping and eating, then, more shopping and eating. And that’s it. Oh, there’s banks in between the restaurants and stores, so you can get more money out and… Read More
2016-05-07 02:24
Looking for a nearby escape from the mega-metropolises of Shenzhen or Guangdong? Then this place is probably just for you. Fresh air, nature and simple laid back life make this small city a… Read More
2016-04-26 07:52
This simple dish is a real favorite of mine and a staple of the Cantonese breakfast scene. Take an early morning wander along the streets anywhere from Hong Kong to way out past Guangzhou an… Read More
2016-04-14 14:29
Going to China and exploring the well worn tourist trails is one thing, it’s another thing again to live in one of China’s major urban cities for a period of time, and it’s… Read More
2016-04-14 11:17
Here is something YOU SHOULD try, when your Chinese friends take you to a beef hot pot restaurant, get ready for all kinds of offal and intestine, they love the stuff. And to be honest, it&r&hell…Read More
2016-02-13 15:47
As CNY comes to close, families make their return to the cities with the bounty of home town produce… anyway they can Read More
2016-02-02 12:53
The Spring Festival Travel Season, or Chunyun (春运), is well underway as people race home to chow down on dumplings and set the country ablaze with crackers and fireworks. Of co… Read More
2016-01-19 07:58
Carrying a few extra pounds, I’m bypassing the local dim-sum restaurant and went on the hunt for local solutions for weight loss and here’s what I come up with. Firstly, everyone… Read More
2016-01-16 11:12
Tsim Sha Tsui is a popular location from which to base a Hong Kong trip, there are numerous attractions in the area such as the Star Ferry, Victoria Harbour, Museums, Mosque and endless shop… Read More
2016-01-16 10:18
Zhuhai is conveniently connected to Macau making it a popular destination wth travellers. It’s also a beautiful coastal city featuring attractions such as Chimelong Ocean Kingdom, Love… Read More
2016-01-15 09:32
Wuhan, the capital of Hubei province, features several quality hotels and here we have listed the top 13 based on suitability, value, visitor reviews and central location. Wuhan features man… Read More
2016-01-14 09:57
These hotels in Xiamen are picked based on their visitor reviews, location, suitability for a foreign guest and value. Xiamen is a beautiful coastal city in Fujian Province, a city I really… Read More
2016-01-14 07:33
In this documentary series, the two vloggers ride their hand built 125cc bikes from Huizhou in Guangdong Province to Kunming in Yunnan Province. Along the way they tackle the toughest roads… Read More
2016-01-13 10:52
Central is the financial heart of Hong Kong, featuring not only the business district but also numerous attractions such as the Peak Tram, Hollywood Road, the Mid Level Escalators, world fam… Read More
2016-01-13 09:08
Hotels are chosen based on suitability, overall value, star rating, location and visitor reviews. Shenzhen was a city that I spent a lot of time in, living there for more than two years. It… Read More
2016-01-12 10:44
The Top 15 luxury hotels in Hong Kong based on location, value, star rating and most importantly, visitor reviews. Renaissance Hong Kong Harbour View Hotel 5-star hotel Area: Wan Chai, Hong… Read More
2016-01-12 08:56
Chosen by value, suitability for foreign guests, proximity to city center and visitor reviews, we believe these are the best hotels in Shanghai. I cannot say that Shanghai was my favorite ci… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
These Foshan Hotels are ranked and chosen based on their suitability for foreigners, their locations and by the reviews of previous guests. Foshan is a famous industrial city in Guangdong, l… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
These Dongguan hotels are chosen and rated based on their suitability for foreigners, proximity and guest reviews. The city is located between Shenzhen and Guangzhou, and is renowned as an i… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Some months back, while in Shenzhen, I had the opportunity to visit an Electric Balance Scooter factory, or if you like, Hoverboard factory. A lot of the LED factories, e-cigarette factories… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Here are the unconfirmed dates for public holidays in China, 2016. Holiday Name Statutory Days of Holiday 2016 Date 2016 Day of the Week 2016 Days Off (TBC) Summary New Year’s Day 1 da… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
These Nanjing Hotels are chosen based on central location, overall value, visitor reviews and suitability for foreigner guests. Nanjing is the capital of Jiangsu, it’s an ancient city… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
The city is of course famous for it’s casinos but also for it’s Portuguese heritage. It’s a place I quite enjoy visiting, a fusion of cultures and much more. Macau is a mus… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Here’s a rough guide to fruits you are likely to come across in your travels around China. Chinese Pear (Táng lí-唐梨) Season: Autumn Passion fruit (Bǎix… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
China has nearly 900 species of wild mushroom, more than 50 of which are in commercial cultivation. Mushrooms are used widely in both cooking and in traditional medicine. The… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
It’s really surprising just how many China blogs and news sources there now are, perhaps a reflection of China’s influence in the global scheme of things. There’s endless t… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
It’s that time again, when a whole country goes from ON… to OFF. The Spring Festival Travel Season, or Chunyun (春运), which goes for 40 days is well underway having… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
These Guangzhou hotels are selected based on proximity to the city center, visitor ratings, overall value and suitability for foreign visitors. Guangzhou is the capital of Guangdong, and in… Read More
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