About CN Trip Essentials

Independent China travel guides built on verified sources β€” not recycled content from people who have never been here.

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Chris Cao

Founder & Editor Β· CN Trip Essentials

I started CN Trip Essentials after repeatedly seeing outdated, inaccurate, or outright wrong information about traveling in China. Most English-language China travel content is written by content farms or people who visited once five years ago.

I live in China full-time. When I write about a city, I verify prices against official sources (scenic area websites, 12306 train app, Dianping restaurant listings), cross-check opening hours, and update when policies change.

βœ“ 400+ cities covered βœ“ 31 provinces βœ“ Verified against official sources βœ“ Updated regularly

How We Verify Information

Every destination page includes a "Last verified" date. Here is what that means:

πŸ›οΈ Official Sources

Scenic area websites, government tourism bureaus, 12306.cn train schedules, and official WeChat accounts for bus stations and museums.

🍜 Real Prices

Restaurant prices and addresses cross-checked against Dianping (ε€§δΌ—η‚Ήθ―„) and Meituan listings. Menus are subject to seasonal change β€” we note this.

πŸš„ Transport Schedules

Train times and fares from 12306. Bus schedules from official station channels. Taxi rates from local transport bureau public notices.

🎫 Entry Fees

Ticket prices from official scenic area websites or on-site signage photos. We distinguish peak vs. off-season pricing.

Found outdated info? Email me and I will update within 48 hours.

What We Do Not Do

Affiliate Disclosure

Some links on this site are affiliate links (e.g., eSIM providers, VPN services). This means I may earn a commission if you make a purchase, at no extra cost to you. I only recommend products I have personally tested or thoroughly researched. Affiliate income helps keep the site running and free to read.

Current partnerships: Nomad eSIM (Impact affiliate, 20% new customer / 10% existing customer commission).

Get in Touch

Questions about a specific destination? Found a broken link or outdated price? Want to suggest a city to cover?

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I read every email. Response time is usually within 24-48 hours.