Hotels
Where to stay in China: foreigner-friendly hotels and booking tips.
Where to Stay in Suzhou: Old Town or Jinji Lake? (2026 Neighborhood Guide)
Suzhou splits into canal-lined old town and Jinji Lake's business district. Compare metro lines, distances, and prices to pick the right base in 2026.
Where to Stay in Guangzhou: Tianhe vs Beijing Road (2026 Neighborhood Guide)
Tianhe suits business and shopping; Beijing Road puts you in Guangzhou's old town. Compare metro lines, prices, and Canton Fair booking timing for 2026.
Where to Stay in Chongqing: Jiefangbei Nightlife vs Airport Access (2026 Guide)
Chongqing hotel guide comparing Jiefangbei/Hongyadong nightlife against staying near Jiangbei Airport or the train stations, with real 2026 transit times.
Where to Stay in Lijiang: Dayan or Shuhe Old Town (2026 Guide)
Dayan's nightlife versus Shuhe's quiet lanes: guesthouse prices, taxi distances, the 2026 maintenance fee, and altitude tips for where to sleep in Lijiang.
Where to Stay in Guilin: City Center or Yangshuo? (2026 Guide)
Guilin city or Yangshuo: compare transfer times, prices, and scenery to pick the right base for your Guangxi trip in 2026.
Where to Stay in Beijing: Old Town Hutongs vs CBD (2026 Neighborhood Guide)
Compare Beijing's hutong old town and Guomao CBD for hotels: prices, noise, subway Line 2 vs Line 10 coverage, and real airport transfer times for 2026.
Where to Stay in Hangzhou: West Lake View vs Wulin Square (2026 Guide)
West Lake view rooms cost 2 to 3 times more, and some aren't lakefront at all. Compare real prices, walk times, and transit to Wulin Square.
Where to Stay in Xi'an: City Wall Old Town vs Big Wild Goose Pagoda (2026)
Stay inside Xi'an's city wall near the Bell Tower for walkability, or near the Big Wild Goose Pagoda for quiet nights and honest noise advice.
Where to Stay in Chengdu: Chunxi Road vs Kuanzhai Alley (2026 Guide)
Compare Chunxi Road and Kuanzhai Alley for your Chengdu stay: 2026 price bands, family tips, and which area gets you to the Panda Base faster.
Where to Stay in Shanghai: The Bund vs Jing'an (2026 Guide)
Bund river-view rooms cost 2-3x more than Jing'an hotels. Compare prices, noise, family fit and the Line 2 metro route linking both areas in 2026.
Where to Stay in China: Hotels, Booking & the Police Registration Rule (2026)
Not every China hotel can host foreigners, and you must register with police within 24 hours. How booking, check-in and registration work in 2026.