What China Guidelines does
China Guidelines helps foreign visitors and residents navigate everyday life in China. Our guides cover payments, transport, local apps, daily services, arrival preparation, and cultural context.
The aim is to help you work out your next step, whether you are planning a visit or settling into a new routine. The site is available in English and Chinese.
Who runs the site
China Guidelines is an independently run website operated by Richie Shi, mainly from mainland China.
Meet the contributors and browse their published guides on the Authors page.
Using the guides
Procedures, fees, eligibility, and service availability can change and may vary by city or provider. Check the relevant official source or service provider before making a consequential decision.
If something in a guide is out of date or unclear, please send the page URL and the detail that needs attention. We welcome specific corrections.
Contact
Email [email protected] for article corrections, website issues, privacy requests, or cooperation inquiries. Include the relevant page URL and enough context to explain your request.
Please do not send identity documents, bank card details, passwords, or other sensitive information in an ordinary inquiry.
Read the Privacy Policy for information about data handling and the Terms of Use for guide and tool limitations and content-use information.