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Food Delivery & Express: How Fast Is "China Speed"?
In China, order lunch delivery, arrives in 30 minutes; shop online, arrives next day. This is "China speed."
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Bike-Sharing: China's Red, Yellow, and Orange Bikes
On Chinese streets, colorful shared bikes are everywhere. Scan a code to ride, lock up and leave when you arrive.
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Mobile Payment: You Don't Need a Wallet in China
In China, whether shopping or eating, just scan a code. How convenient is mobile payment? See what foreigners say.
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Jiuzhaigou: Fairyland on Earth, King of Water Scenery
Jiuzhaigou's water is blue as a gem, green as jade. Autumn colored forests reflected in lakes are as beautiful as a painting.
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Zhangjiajie: The Floating Mountains from "Avatar" Are Here
Zhangjiajie has 3,000 strange peaks and 800 beautiful waters—the Hallelujah Mountains in "Avatar" were filmed here.
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Hangzhou West Lake: Heaven Above, Suzhou and Hangzhou Below
West Lake is China's most famous lake—Three Pools Mirroring the Moon, Broken Bridge, Leifeng Sunset... every name sounds like poetry.
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Chinese Family Values: Why Do Chinese People Value Family So Much?
Going home for CNY, filial piety, raising children for old age... Why do Chinese people value family so much? Behind this are thousands of years of tradition.
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How Chinese People Give Gifts: Etiquette and Things to Avoid
In China, gift-giving isn't about how expensive. What to give, how, and when—all matter. This guide helps you get it right.
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Chinese Social Etiquette: What to Know When Meeting People
Interacting with Chinese people—what to do and what not to do? This etiquette guide helps you avoid missteps.
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Where to Escape the Summer Heat in China? 5 Coolest Places
Is Chinese summer too hot? These 5 places average 20-something degrees, natural air conditioning.
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Traveling to China During Spring Festival: What to Know
Spring Festival is China's most important holiday and peak travel season. Want to visit China during CNY? Here's what you need to know.
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How to Plan Your First Trip to China: Beginner's Guide
First time in China? Different language, different culture—feeling nervous? This guide covers visas, transport, food, and payments.
