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Tipping in China in 2026 | How Much and When to Tip?

Josh Summers — Fri, 09 Jan 2026 17:30:00 +0000

Should you worry about tipping in China? Depending on your cultural background, tipping at Chinese restaurants, hotels and taxis might be normal or unheard of. Either way, it’s important to know what’s expected while traveling around China. Here are some simple tips for tipping in China that should help. I receive a number of questions related […]

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Travelling In China Without Speaking Chinese

Josh Summers — Sun, 26 Jan 2025 17:30:00 +0000

Is it possible to travel China without speaking Chinese (Mandarin)? The answer depends on which part of the country you plan to see, but in general the answer is “yes”…although it is advisable to learn as much of the Chinese language as you can before you leave! Thankfully, learning basic Mandarin isn’t as hard as […]

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6 Tips to Avoid Massive China Crowds while Traveling

Josh Summers — Wed, 16 Sep 2020 13:00:00 +0000

When traveling around China, one of the primary complaints I hear from tourists has to do with the large China crowds and too many people. Not only has foreign tourism in China grown at a rapid pace, so has domestic tourism and with a population of more than 1.4 billion people…that’s a lot of tourists! […]

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