Travelling to China

Applying for a visa can be stressful and confusing, especially if you don't know anyone who has experienced the process to answer the millions of questions racing through your head. Well, I have applied for two tourist visas and two student visas for China over the past nine years, so I have built up quite a lot of experience and knowledge in this area. In this post I discuss:
  • how to apply for a Chinese visa
  • how to find answers to specific questions
  • the differences between the L, X1 and X2 visas
  • the requirements of each of these visas
  • general tips and knowledge about the application process and procedures


Going to China for a holiday, work or study? Unsure of what to expect? Well, read through these helpful tips to ensure you are better prepared. In this post I discuss:
  • important things to be aware of when catching taxis
  • tips regarding motorcycle taxis and rickshaws
  • pick-pockets
  • street food
  • Chinese currency
  • how to spot fake money


This posts contains useful information about the best ways to access your money while you are in China. In this post I discuss:
  • exchanging cash
  • CBA Travel Money Card
  • transferring money through Western Union
  • travelers cheques

Ever wanted to learn Mandarin? Are you already studying Mandarin but are frustrated by your lack of progress? Well, I can't recommend strongly enough how important going to study in China is. In this post I discuss:
  • Mandarin courses in China
  • applying for a Mandarin course in China
  • the Mandarin course offered at Shaanxi Normal University in Xi'an
  • Tsinghua University, Beijing
  • the most affordable flights to China

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