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hotels in china. do they all take foreigners?
i heard some hotels in china don't accept foreigners. is that true?
i'm planning a trip and looking at budget hotels. around 20-30 usd a night.
do i need to book specific hotels that have a "foreigner license"?
how can i tell before booking? does trip.com or booking.com filter this?
also, do i n ...
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is december a good time to visit china?
planning a trip to china in december. wondering if it's a good idea.
i know it will be cold. but i don't mind cold weather. i'm more worried about things being closed or not running.
will the great wall be open? i heard some sections close in winter.
are the trains running normally? or do delays ...
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any tips for getting from beijing airport to the city center?
flying into beijing capital airport next month. trying to figure out the best way to get to my hotel near wangfujing.
i've seen options online.
the airport express train. seems cheap and fast. but then i need to transfer to the subway. is it easy with luggage?
taxi. more expensive but direct. wor ...
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can i use my phone in china? need some advice
This post was last edited by TomH at 2026-7-11 19:40
i'm traveling to china next month and trying to figure out the phone situation.
i have an iphone with t-mobile. they said i can use it in china but data is slow and calls are expensive. not ideal.
should i get a local sim card at the airport? ...
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first time in china. what do you wish you knew before going?
planning my first trip to china and i'm a bit nervous.
read a lot of guides but would love to hear from real people.
what do you wish you knew before your first trip?
specific questions.
how do you get from the airport to the city center? i'm flying into beijing capital.
is it easy to find vege ...
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which city should i fly into for a first trip? beijing or shanghai?
i have been to china 4 times for work and then stayed longer for travel. helping a friend plan their first trip and want some opinions.
they have 10 days. wants to see history and also modern china. likes food but not super spicy.
option 1. fly into beijing. see great wall and forbidden city. then ...
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first time in china. is beijing or shanghai better for a beginner?
Title: first time in china. is beijing or shanghai better for a beginner?
i am planning my first trip to china and i have 5 days. not much time i know. trying to decide between beijing and shanghai.
beijing seems more traditional. great wall and forbidden city look amazing. but people say the air ...
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First time in China – which city should I start with?
Asking the experienced travelers here! I'm planning my first trip to China (2 weeks, solo, budget $1500).
What I love: History, street food, walking cities, meeting other travelers.
What I avoid:Crowds (I know, China... but minimizing would be ideal), package tours.
Which city should I fly into? I ...