1. Main Types of Chinese Visas for ForeignersZ Visa (Work Visa): For foreigners employed in China. Requires a job offer and a work permit.X1/X2 Visa (Student Visa): X1 is for long-term students; X2 for short-term study.M Visa (Business Visa): For short-term business visits and sourcing.L Visa (Tourist Visa): For sightseeing and visiting friends.Q1/Q2 Visa: For family members of Chinese citizens...

1. Can Foreigners Open a Bank Account in China?Yes. Whether you’re a student, worker, or businessperson, most major banks allow foreigners to open an account — but requirements may vary by branch and city. 2. Best Banks for ForeignersBank of ChinaICBC (Industrial & Commercial Bank of China)China Merchants BankAgricultural Bank of ChinaHSBC (for higher-tier expats) 3. What You Need to...

🚄 From City Lights to Secret SkiesImagine leaving Shenzhen’s skyscrapers behind and heading deep into China’s wild west—Qinghai Province. That’s exactly what this traveler did to uncover the truth about Chaka Salt Lake, the so-called “forbidden mirror.” 🌌 Walking on Water (Almost)Chaka isn’t just a lake. It’s a massive salt flat that perfectly...

1. Why Learn Chinese?Communicate easily with localsHandle daily life (shopping, transport, emergencies)Build better relationships with coworkers, classmates, or neighborsShow respect for the culture 2. Focus on Mandarin (Putonghua)China has many dialects, but Mandarin is the official language and widely spoken, especially in cities like Beijing, Shanghai, and Shenzhen.3. Learn Pinyin...

Aside from essential apps like WeChat, Alipay, Didi, Maps, etc., one of the other apps that I use most often here is Dianping, especially for looking up restaurants and bars. It's a great way to find new places, check opening times and addresses, book tables and get some banging discounts.  Almost every restaurant or bar is guaranteed to have at least one kind of deal or discount....