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Shanghai Pudong: the Visa-Free Transit Counter, Step by Step
Visa-free transit at Shanghai Pudong as of September 2026: the 240-hour rule, the transit entry check, checked bags and getting back in time.
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Does Google Maps Work in China With an eSIM?
An international eSIM gets you past China's firewall, but Google Maps still falls short there for a separate reason. What to use instead.
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Chinese New Year 2027: The Rush You Can Plan For Now
The 2027 Spring Festival dates aren't set yet, but the rail crush, closures and demand shift around it are predictable. Here's what to plan now.
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Using the 12306 App in English as a Foreign Traveller
How to book China's high-speed rail on the official 12306 app with a passport and a foreign card: the fields that trip people up and how to avoid them.
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