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The international city
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History & culture
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Food & laid-back life
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Canton & trade hub
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Coming to China
Visas — What You Actually Need
Tourist, business, and long-stay visas explained simply
Flights & Getting Here
Best routes, airports, and what to expect on arrival
Health & Vaccinations
What you need before you go
Setting Up Your Life in China
SIM Cards & Mobile Data
Best plans for foreigners, eSIM options & setup
VPNs — The Real Guide
What works, what doesn't, and how to set it up before you land
WeChat — Your Lifeline
Setting up WeChat Pay, finding people, everyday use
Banking & Money
Opening a bank account, Alipay, cash vs. digital payments
Getting Your Driver's License
Step-by-step for foreigners converting or applying fresh
Getting Around
High-Speed Rail
How to book, what to expect, best routes
Didi & Getting a Ride
China's Uber — setup for foreigners without Chinese
Metro & Public Transit
Navigating city subway systems with no Chinese
Daily Life
Food — What to Order & Where
Real Chinese food, delivery apps, and how to eat well for cheap
Finding a Place to Live
Renting as a foreigner — apps, agents, what to watch out for
Language Basics That Actually Help
The phrases that get you through daily life without Mandarin
Manufacturing & Business
Sourcing from China
How factories work, finding suppliers, avoiding scams
Canton Fair & Trade Shows
What they are, how to attend, and how to make them work for you