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6 articles in this topic.
Staying Healthy in China: Water, Food, Air & What to Pack
How to stay healthy on a China trip — tap water, food safety, air quality, a travel medical kit, pharmacies, and what to do if you get sick.
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Travel China with Confidence: A First-Timer's Overview
Nervous about your first trip to China? A warm, plain-English overview of everything you need — and links to the guides that handle each part for you.
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Common Mistakes Foreigners Make in China (and How to Avoid Them)
Avoid the rookie errors that trip up first-time visitors to China.
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Culture Shock in China: What to Be Prepared For
The everyday culture shocks first-time visitors to China meet — toilets, staring, crowds, spitting and more — and how to take them in stride.
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Is China Safe for Tourists? An Honest Guide
What to expect around safety, scams, and staying healthy as a foreign visitor in China.
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20 Essential China Travel Tips for First-Timers
The most important things to know before your first trip to China, from internet to etiquette.