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Introduction UPDATED ON March 13 2025. This might be the only guide you need to read before traveling to China: Nihao! I’m Adam, aka your China Insider. After 10 years of sharing interesting things about China with you on instagram @chinainsider, our community has grown from 3 people (including me, Irving and Juan) to 600,000 […]
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Hoi from the bustling city of Shanghai! As a traveler from the Netherlands, experiencing China for the first time has been an eye-opening journey. Here’s a glimpse into my day exploring this vibrant city. Morning Bliss at Yu Yuan Garden My day began at Yu Yuan Garden, a tranquil oasis in the midst of urban
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Guangzhou, a city where the past and present coalesce into a vibrant tapestry of culture, history, and gastronomy. Known as the “City of Flowers,” this Southern Chinese metropolis offers a plethora of experiences for every kind of traveler. Let’s dive into the wonders of Guangzhou, and I’ll also share some top hotel recommendations for your
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Shanghai, the city that never sleeps and always brews, is home to a thriving café culture that marries Eastern tradition with Western modernity. In the bustling metropolis of commerce and culture, I embarked on a caffeinated quest to discover the top 10 cafés that are the talk of the town. Here’s a curated list of
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For the intrepid traveler, business mogul, or cultural enthusiast, a trip to China can be an enlightening escapade. But before you can walk the Great Wall, admire the terracotta army, or seal a deal in Shanghai, there’s a significant barrier to cross: obtaining the right visa. China offers a myriad of visa types, each tailored
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The aircraft’s gentle descent into Shanghai’s airspace was a ballet of navigation, revealing a sprawling expanse stitched with the glimmering threads of civilization. Shanghai, a city that seemed to defy time itself, was ready to unveil its narratives, penned in the neon glow of its skyline and the hushed silence of its ancient gardens. The
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The plane’s shadow raced over an intricate patchwork of ancient grey-tiled roofs and sleek modern structures as we descended into Beijing. Here was a city, I reflected, that was not just the political heart of a burgeoning superpower, but the keeper of millennia-old secrets, a guardian of history’s depth and the human spirit’s resilience. The
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