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144 questionsHow much is a taxi from Chongqing Airport and do I need to tip?
Metered fare to Jiefangbei: ¥48-80 daytime, ¥55-100 at night; flag-fall ¥11, then ¥2.5 per km.
Where can I find the rolls canteen at Guangzhou K11?
K11 sits above Zhujiang New Town metro on Lines 3 and 5; use Exit B1 from the station.
Can you recommend a reliable English-speaking tour guide in Xi'an?
Budget ¥500-900 per day for a licensed Xi'an private guide; Mount Hua day trips run ¥800-1,200 plus a ¥300 cable car fee.
Is British Airways worth the additional cost compared to China Eastern for flights to Shanghai?
Budget 1,150 GBP round-trip on BA versus 580 GBP on MU for London-Shanghai economy in 2026; the gap is roughly 50%.
What should travelers know about etiquette when celebrating Chinese New Year?
Book 12306 train tickets the moment they release 15 days early; Spring Festival 2026 starts February 17 and seats vanish in minutes.
What are the different types of hotpot in Chengdu and where do locals eat?
Order yuan yang guo split-pot if anyone at the table fears heat; the clear bone broth qing tang side is full-flavor without chili.
When and where is the best place to experience cherry blossoms in Wuxi?
Visit Yuantouzhu Park on Lake Taihu; the festival runs March 1 to April 15, with peak bloom mid to late March.
What should travelers know about drone regulations before flying in Chengdu?
Register every drone above 250 grams on the CAAC UOM platform; a Chinese mobile number is required and most tourists cannot complete it remotely.
how to find local restaurants in Chongqing without Google Maps
Install Amap gaode ditu and Dianping before flying; Google Maps fails inside China and a VPN does not fix the coordinate offset.
Is there a free way to experience the Ocean Park cable car views in Hong Kong?
Hike Brick Hill (Nam Long Shan) free from Wong Chuk Hang MTR Exit B for the same cable car panorama.
How to set up Alipay and WeChat for travel in China?
Set up both apps at home; the SMS code arrives on your home number, and registration is unreliable on Chinese-routed networks.
Do I need both Alipay and WeChat Pay for China?
Use Alipay TourCard for daily payments; metro, taxi, restaurants, and shops cover 90% of spend on a foreign Visa or Mastercard.