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China Travel Packing List: What I Actually Bring After 10 Years of Visiting

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0800

After visiting China over 50 times in the past decade, here's my definitive packing list for travelers heading to China in 2026.

PayPal Now Accepts Alipay and WeChat Pay Finally, Right?

Fri, 29 May 2026 10:00:00 +0800

PayPal quietly rolled out Alipay and WeChat Pay QR code support in 2026. Here’s what it actually means for foreign tourists in China and what it doesn’t solve.

China's High-Speed Rail: How to Book Tickets Like a Local (Trip.com & 12306)

Sun, 24 May 2026 10:00:00 +0800

CRH trains are the best way to cover China's vast distances. Here's exactly how to book tickets, choose seats, and avoid the rookie mistakes that cost me 3 hours in a Xi'an station.

Shanghai Bund & French Concession 2-Day Deep Dive

Sun, 24 May 2026 10:00:00 +0800

Shanghai in 48 Hours - From the Neon-lit Bund to the Tree-Lined French Concession. No tourist traps, no fluff just the stuff that actually matters.

Hangzhou - West Lake, Tea Culture & the G20 Summit Legacy

Sat, 23 May 2026 10:00:00 +0800

Hangzhou is where China goes to relax. West Lake is beautiful, the tea is real, and the food will ruin you for all other cities. Here's what actually matters.

How to Survive a Chinese Train Station (And Not Look Like a Lost Tourist)

Sat, 23 May 2026 10:00:00 +0800

Chinese train stations are bigger than some airports and ten times more confusing. Here's the complete survival guide from buying tickets to finding your platform without having a breakdown.

The Foreigner's Guide to Chinese Food Delivery (Meituan & Ele.me)

Sat, 23 May 2026 10:00:00 +0800

I ordered delivery 47 times in my first month in Chengdu. Here's how to use Meituan and Ele.me as a foreigner including what to actually order, how to pay, and why your delivery person will call you even though you can't understand them.

Welcome to ChinaBound Travel Blog

Fri, 22 May 2026 10:00:00 +0800

Welcome to ChinaBound Travel Blog When I first landed in Chengdu in 2021, I thought I had it all figured out. Six years, 32 cities, and enough digital disaster…

How to Use WeChat Pay as a Foreigner

Thu, 21 May 2026 10:00:00 +0800

How to Use WeChat Pay as a Foreigner (Without Losing Your Mind) When I first landed in Chengdu, I walked into a tiny noodle shop, slid a crisp 100 RMB note acr...

Western Sichuan Overland Camping Route: My 7-Day Adventure Through China's cover: image: "https://chinaboundtravel.com/img/china-dest/chengdu/western-sichuan-overland-camping-route.jpg" Most Epic Wilderness

Tue, 19 May 2026 10:00:00 +0800

Western Sichuan Overland Camping Route: My 7-Day Adventure Through China’s Most Epic Wilderness > Joran’s Choice: Planning an overlanding trip to Western S…

How to Keep Your Internet Connected in China - eSIM vs. Local SIM vs. VPN

Mon, 18 May 2026 10:00:00 +0800

How to Keep Your Internet Connected in China: eSIM vs. Local SIM vs. VPN (2026 Tested) > Stay Connected: Need reliable internet in China? Get a VPN that wo…

2026 Ultimate Guide to Using Alipay & WeChat Pay for Foreigners

Sun, 17 May 2026 10:00:00 +0800

2026 Ultimate Guide to Using Alipay & WeChat Pay for Foreigners (No Chinese Bank Account Needed) ## Hey, Joran Here Okay, real talk: the first time my wife …

China Extends 144-hour Visa-free Transit Policy to More Countries

Sat, 16 May 2026 10:00:00 +0800

China Extends 144-hour Visa-free Transit Policy to More Countries When I first landed in Chengdu six years ago, I spent two hours in the immigration line watch...