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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Xi'an
Where should a first-time tourist stay in Xi'an?
Stay inside or beside the old city walls, within a short walk of a metro stop.
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How common is self-service laundry in China hotels?
Self-service laundry is common in China, concentrated at midrange chains, but confirm each property.
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Where in China can I stay for a month or two in summer to escape Guangdong heat?
Yunnan, especially Dali, is the easiest long-stay pick; summer days run roughly 18 to 25 C.
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Shanghai
What is Jinshan, Shanghai like, and is it too far from central Shanghai?
Jinshan is a quiet southwest Shanghai district, not a central neighborhood.