Hotels & Accommodation
Hotel booking in China for foreign passport holders. Not every hotel can legally host non-Chinese guests, Trip.com filters by foreigner-eligible properties, hostels in tier-2 cities often refuse foreigners, and check-in always requires passport plus a 24-hour police registration. Tips on Beijing hutong stays, Shanghai serviced apartments, and avoiding the "Chinese ID only" trap.
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Shanghai
Which hotel is better for sightseeing and shopping in Shanghai: Marriott Marquis City Center or Conrad Shanghai?
Pick the Marriott Marquis for sightseeing and shopping — it sits on Nanjing Road and People's Square with Metro Lines 1, 2, and 8 in one block.
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Shanghai
Can a married tourist share a hotel room with a local Chinese citizen in Shanghai without legal issues?
Verify on Trip.com that the hotel accepts both 'Mainland Chinese ID' and 'Passports/Foreign Guests' before booking — single-listing properties reject mixed groups.