COVID-19. <sigh> It's disrupted everybody's plans. This virus, which started in Wuhan, China in December 2019 and has spread at an alarming rate around the world, has decimated global travel. I've received countless emails from concerned travelers with plans to visit China in 2026 and beyond. Can travelers still visit China in a post-COVID world? Let me begin by saying that I am not … [Read more...] about COVID-19 and the Future of China Travel in 2026 and Beyond
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Which Plug Converter Do I Need for China in 2026? Simple Guide
Which plug or power converter for China is needed? As a foreign visitor (traveler or expat), it is sometimes confusing to know what plugs are used in which countries. In this article, I'd like to make things easy for you to understand, helping you figure out if you need a plug adapter or even a power converter in China in 2026. So you're traveling to China - whether on business or on … [Read more...] about Which Plug Converter Do I Need for China in 2026? Simple Guide
How to Use Your own Phone in China in 2026 (4 methods)
How can you use your mobile phone when you travel to China? Our phones are becoming an invaluable part of our travel experience and it's difficult to know what's possible in another country like China. Read below to find out everything you need to know about traveling with your mobile phone in China. The irony is that we rarely have need to make phone calls on our phones while traveling … [Read more...] about How to Use Your own Phone in China in 2026 (4 methods)
Tipping in China in 2026 | How Much and When to Tip?
Should you worry about tipping in China? Depending on your cultural background, tipping at Chinese restaurants, hotels and taxis might be normal or unheard of. Either way, it's important to know what's expected while traveling around China. Here are some simple tips for tipping in China that should help. I receive a number of questions related to China travel every week - questions about … [Read more...] about Tipping in China in 2026 | How Much and When to Tip?
Do I Need a VPN in Macau in 2026? Internet Censorship & China
Is the internet censored in Macau? Considering all the protests and riots in neighboring Hong Kong, it's natural to wonder how China deals with Macau. Most people are aware that China heavily censors its internet, but what about Macau? Do you need a VPN in Macau? Macau is a boring territory relative to the other special regions which tend to hog all of the news headlines. Taiwan wants … [Read more...] about Do I Need a VPN in Macau in 2026? Internet Censorship & China
How to Send Money to China in 2026 | Multiple Options
How can I send money to China? This is a question that comes up frequently for travelers, business people and expats who deal with China and it's not always an easy answer. In this guide, I'd like to walk you through what you need to know and how you can move money into and out of China. Perhaps you need to pay your China tuition fees or you need to pay a business partner in China. … [Read more...] about How to Send Money to China in 2026 | Multiple Options