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Plan a better trip to China

Practical guides to cities, transport and everyday travel. Start with the question you need answered.

Set up a wallet, bring a backup card and keep a little cash. Here is how to make everyday payments less stressful… Learn more

The ride is often easy; passport verification and choosing the right station need more care. Start here… Learn more

A first arrival needs one good walk and room to recover. Here is a gentler way to meet the city… Learn more

The Bund, Yu Garden and the Former French Concession reward different kinds of wandering. Choose your afternoon… Learn more

A classical garden and a canal walk make a better day than a race across town. Plan a calmer Suzhou visit… Learn more

The lake is the centerpiece, but distance and timing determine what else fits. Build a day that flows… Learn more

One keeps you within Shanghai; the other rewards a full city day. Compare the experience before you choose… Learn more

Three cities are close on a map, but each deserves time on the ground. Find a pace that works… Learn more

The city wall, museums and memorials ask for different kinds of attention. Give Nanjing a considered first day… Learn more

Crowds and scarce train seats can reshape an itinerary. Learn which dates to check before booking… Learn more

Heat and humidity change how much walking fits in a day. Adjust the hours, not just your packing list… Learn more

Payment, maps, rail and translation solve different problems. Prepare the essentials while you have time… Learn more

A riverfront walk, one main activity and a reliable pause often beat a packed family timetable… Learn more

Choose between very different first impressions—or give both cities enough days to make sense… Learn more

Wuxi is close, but its main sights are spread out. Pick one theme rather than collecting distant stops… Learn more

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