ChinaWink Library
Retired Guide
A cautious guide for foreign visitors on seeing a doctor in China, including emergency numbers, public vs international hospitals, registration, payment, insurance, and language…
Retired Guide
A practical China taxi guide for foreign visitors covering airport taxi queues, street taxis, DiDi-style ride hailing, Chinese addresses, payment backup, safety, and common…
Retired Guide
A practical WeChat Pay guide for foreign visitors to China covering setup checks, linked cards, QR payments, common failure points, and backup payment planning.
Retired Guide
Set up essential China travel apps before arrival: Alipay, WeChat, maps, translation, ride-hailing, train tools, and backup payment habits.
Retired Guide
Introduction China’s national tourism themes have played a pivotal role in shaping the country’s tourism industry and cultural promotion for over three decades. Since…
Retired Guide
A practical Alipay guide for foreign visitors to China covering card linking, QR payment habits, first-payment testing, common failure points, and backup payment planning.
Retired Guide
August is one of the best times of the year to explore the breathtaking mountain landscapes of Western Sichuan. With wildflowers in full bloom,…
Retired Guide
Understand Chongqing through hillside streets, hotpot, river views, direct local energy, night walks, and practical cultural context.
Nature & Scenery
The Journey Begins: Leaving Luoyang On April 26th, I bid farewell to my friends Mr. and Mrs. Li in Luoyang, embarking on the 150km…
China Culture Story
A clear cultural guide to xianglong and auspicious Chinese dragon imagery, explaining symbolism, flight, imperial meaning, festival use, architecture, and modern design.
