Even in this day and age, thousands of websites and mobile apps are still being blocked in China. These include popular websites and apps such as Google, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter and certain news sites. Imagine not being able...
In China, cash ain't king. Mobile payment apps like WeChat Pay and Alipay are becoming essential. Here's how to make life easier on your next trip to China.
First published: 11 March 2020
Making payments in China can be quite tricky...
China is the world’s third largest country by area and cities like Shanghai and Beijing just cover a mere fraction of it! Venture beyond the China you know with these lesser-known places.
We love visiting China, having done a few...
From the Great Wall of China to lesser-known scenic day trips, these exciting things to do in Beijing are a must on your first trip!
Home to one of the seven wonders of the world and a multitude of UNESCO...
Cash isn't king in China — if you're confused about the different mobile payment methods in China, check out this handy guide before travelling there!
If you've been to China in the last decade, you'd know setting up a WeChat...
Warning: Breathtaking landscapes up ahead in Yunnan, China. The best part, it's under 4 hours by flight from Singapore!
First published: 1 Dec 2019
When people think of China, Yunnan province hardly comes to mind. It's not as well-known as Beijing...
Teeming with unspoilt, luxuriant nature, Hainan Island stays true to its natural and ethnic roots with unexpected charms. Here's why you should visit Hainan, an idyllic but oft-overlooked vacation spot, for a short, quiet getaway.
Photo credit: En.sanyatour.com
Think tropical island...
With so many things to do in Kunming from natural wonders and cultural attractions to modern shopping districts, Yunnan's capital city is more than just a transit hub.
First published on: 18 Nov 2019
Kunming City is often seen as the...
Deep-fried brown sugar-coated dough balls, pork noodles, and street delicacies you wouldn't believe are really delicious. Oh, and did we mention the OG Haidilao that's actually affordable?
We've always dived headfirst into tasting local delicacies, and experiencing the food culture of...
The overnight train from Hangzhou pulls up at Nanjing Train Station shortly after daybreak, and we tumble out into a chilly morning. On the way to our hotel we peer out at streets already bustling - women hawking...
The best list of things to do in Shanghai beyond just the popular tourist attractions — from soaking in the city skyline to amusement rides at a national park!
First published: 21 Oct 2019
Known as the “Paris of the East”, Shanghai...
Finding warmth in China, hidden under a slew of bad press and its gruff, sullen veneer.
Curly haired Chinese ladies in puffy vests and mismatched scarves push me backwards at the Hangzhou airport luggage carousel, clucking their tongues in impatience....
Planning a trip to Shanghai Disneyland? So is everyone else. Don't let the massive crowds ruin your experience at the happiest place on earth!
As a huge (read: borderline obsessed) Disney fan, Shanghai Disneyland was up there on my list...
For the first time since it closed its borders in 2020.
It's been some time since our last trip to China (back in 2019 when we visited Yunnan). So we were really happy to hear that China had resumed issuing...
When I told my friends and family that I was in China (specifically Hangzhou and Nanjing), they immediately asked if I had brought Imodium. Apparently, some of them have the impression that food in China is prepared with a...
We arrived in chilly Hangzhou in the late hours of the evening. Immediately after exiting the airport terminal, my throat was ambushed and became slightly irritated by the choking smog.
Thankfully, after a few minutes waiting for a cab, my...
Address: Clearwater Bay Avenue, Yingzhou Town, Lingshui County, 572427 Hainan, China
Cost: From S$143.90/night (before GST)
Check-in/Check-out: Check-in from 3PM. Check-out by 12PM.
Tel: +86 898-8338-9888
Website: Raffles Hainan by Accor Hotels
TL;DR:
- Ideal hideout for couples and families seeking seclusion
- Bali-/Hainan-themed rooms are lavish and...
That iconic glass bridge barely scratches the surface. Scoot now flies to Wuhan five times a week (7 times from 1 Sep!) and four times a week to Changsha — more details below!
First published: 21 Jun 2019
China is a...
From delicious street eats to jaw-dropping views of the Avatar mountains, get ready for an unrivalled China experience in Wuhan, Changsha and Zhangjiajie with this itinerary!
First published: 21 Jun 2019
To be honest, China didn't rank high on my bucket...
1. Grab a halal meal
Hangzhou’s halal restaurants serve up steaming bowls of beef noodle soup, cumin-flavoured lamb chops and smoky lamb shashlik. Most of these dishes come from the northwestern parts of China such as Lanzhou in Gansu province,...
