Hi dumplings! āļøHarbināļø has got everyone talking on social media, and itās not hard to see why! In today's exploration of our destination, I'll cover all the viral posts from my Instagram that you've seen. The snow city is calling, and you'd better be prepared. ;) Harbin Travel Guide Read Now We also found some flight deals from Beijing and Shanghai to Harbin for late February. The Ice and Snow World is likely to conclude by the end of February (last year, the closing ceremony was on...
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Hi therešHow are you doing? It's Adam here. As a frequent traveler, you're probably well-acquainted with the ins and outs of trip planning. While I often enjoy going with the flow, my most memorable trips in China were those that were well-planned. There's something else that's just as important as trip planning ā New Year planning. Personally, I've been using a Notion template to help me achieve my yearly goals for the past two years, and I'm amazed at the difference it makes to plan ahead...
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Hi dumplingš How has your first week of 2024 been? Whether you're traveling or living in China as a foreigner, one challenge is inescapable: finding a good and stable VPN. Many of us didn't even know what a VPN was before coming to China. In short, a VPN is essential for accessing the apps you use daily, such as Instagram, Google, WhatsApp, etc. This week let's talk about everything you need to know about using VPNs, including recommendations for the best ones to useš«¶ Read Now If you have...
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Hello, my beautiful dumplings š„š! Happy New Year! Here's your China Insider, Adam. Gosh, itās so cold and rainy here in Amsterdam š„¶. I'm currently sitting in Coffee Fellows (a popular coffee place), sending out this newsletter over a cup of cappuccino. I hope you had a wonderful Christmas, and are cooking something nice for the New Year. Remember, the best New Year's gift you can give yourself is the gift of travel. So come with me, letās escape this cold winter for a bit and dive into...
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#1 The Ultimate China Travel Guide 2024 This might be the only guide you need to read before traveling to China: Nihao! Iām Adam, aka your China Insider. After 8 years of sharing interesting things about China with you on instagram @chinainsider, our community has grown from 3 people (including me, Irving and Juan) to 600,000!š¤Æ To thank you for the support, I wrote this ultimate China travel guidebook, to give you some really useful travel hacks in China. So you can travel like an insider in...
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