Category: tips and tricks

Living as a vegan in China might seem daunting at first, but with the right tools, it’s surprisingly effortless.

The secret? China’s powerhouse e commerce apps that deliver everything from fresh produce to niche vegan products straight to your door.

Gone are the days of scavenging specialty stores—today, your vegan pantry is just a few taps away.

As a frequent flyer with China Eastern Airlines, I’ve experienced my fair share of cramped seats and limited legroom (let’s be honest—their planes aren’t winning comfort awards, even on long haul flights). But here’s the good news: their in-flight meals are surprisingly decent, especially if you know how to navigate their special meal system. Whether you’re vegan, vegetarian, or have dietary restrictions, here’s your step-by-step guide to ensuring a stress-free, plant-based dining experience at 30,000 feet.

Here's how to order you special meals on China Eastern!

Until the end of November 2023 booking a train ticket in China wasn’t the easiest thing for foreigners.

We either had to buy the tickets on third party applications, or go to the train station to verify our identity and then use the official railway page 12306 APP or website.

Even after identification, however, I had some issues with 12306 as once or twice the system just didn’t recognize me anymore and I had to go back to the dedicated window to fix it…

But now, starting from 28 November, the railway department has launched an online identity verification service for foreign passports.

If it’s your first time here you totally need some tips on how to book a hotel in China: many of them are not willing/allowed to accept people from outside the Country.

The Government issued a statement on May 2024 asking all hotels to accept foreign guests, but let's see how things will actually be in reality.