Travel Guides & Resources

Essential practical advice and tips to help you navigate daily life and travel logistics in China.

A black SF Express delivery truck is driving through a wet city intersection in Taiwan. The truck has large white SF Express logos and Chinese text reading '台灣順豐速運' (Taiwan SF Express). There are traffic lights, street signs with Chinese and English text, and buildings in the background. The road is wet and reflects the surrounding environment.

Baggage Forwarding at Hotel Front Desks in China: How to Use SF Express

Traveling across China via high-speed rail is a breeze until you have to lug a 25kg suitcase up crowded [...]

A modern hotel self-service laundry room in China, featuring two front-loading washing machines with chrome doors, a dark red tiled backsplash, and light wood cabinetry. A sign on a wooden wall to the left reads 'CITY LAUNDRY' and '洗衣'. The laundry area is enclosed by glass walls with decorative red and green wavy patterns, and a red upholstered waiting bench is visible in the foreground.

Doing Laundry in China: Deciphering Washers, Dryers, and Hotel Services

Traveling across China for more than a week means you will eventually face a universal traveler's hurdle: dirty clothes. Whether [...]

A modern bathroom featuring grey marble-patterned tiles on the walls and floor. On the left, a walk-in shower with a glass partition and a rainfall showerhead actively spraying water. In the center, a white Western-style smart toilet is positioned next to a small white waste bin. To the right, a floating white vanity with a rectangular sink and a wooden shelf underneath. The bathroom is illuminated by recessed ceiling lights, LED strip lighting in wall niches, and a circular backlit mirror. Various toiletries are arranged on the shelves.

Chinese Public Toilets: A Practical Guide for Travelers (Squat vs. Western)

For many travelers, the biggest source of anxiety isn't the language barrier or the spicy food—it's the restroom situation. If [...]