China Travel Blog

Flying with a Power Wheelchair in China – Air Travel Tips

Traveling with wheelchair can be frustrating, especially in a country like China, where the accessible infrastructure is still needed to be significantly improved (the upcoming 2022 Winter Olympics and Paralympics is sure to benefit the accessibility). Nevertheless, with some preparation, wheelchair users are able to accomplish a safe and enjoyable journey in China - whether you’re doing an air ...
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Hidden Gems in China for Expat Travelers

After visiting the must-sees like the Great Wall and the Terra-cotta Warriors, expatriates living in China may want to see something more unique and less visited by regular tourists. Based on our 25+ years of experience in tourism, we recommend the following secret places in China to expat travelers to enjoy a different and carefree holiday in the country.>> See our China short breaks that ...
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NCMS in China (New Rural Cooperative Medical System)

by Wei WuMichael dropped by office today. He said his father is almost back to normal. And he proudly announced that nearly 70% of his father’s ICU and other hospital cost (total amount was 120,000 yuan or USD17,142) were covered by NCMS, the New Rural Cooperative Medical System.Cooperative Medical Service in China was started in 1950s, soon after China was founded (in 1949). It quickly develop ...
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Top Travel Experiences for Expats Families in China

More expatriate families live in China nowadays. During the weekend and holidays, exploring a new place with parents is a good idea for the children to learn about the vast country and strengthen the family bonds. The trip cannot necessarily be a long one, every time ETC travel specialist will propose 1 or 2 destinations and craft an itinerary that best suits your needs, budget and timeframe. In ...
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Making Sour Plum Wine in Sanjiang

Sour Plum Wine, according to Compendium Materia Medica, has the function of “Quench thirst, produce saliva, adjust the 5 organs (heart, liver, spleen, lungs and kidneys), clean bowels & stomach, and so get rid of ill feelings arising from the disorderly functions of the internal organs”.Modern research of sour plum shows it contains glucose, fructose, malic acid, citric acid, and multi-Vit ...
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ETC Starts Wheelchair Simulation - Disability Awareness Training

Easy Tour China is a China based travel agency that has been delivering guided, easy and accessible China tour packages for people with disabilities.We wholeheartedly believe that when assisting disabilities to plan their China vacation and to make the most of their time travelling, we should know what it is really like to have a disability, and better understand the disability experience. For y ...
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Survival Tips for Vegetarian Traveling to China

Many vegetarian travelers may be concerned about whether they can find a place to eat while visiting China. This is quite natural, especially going to a country with language barrier and different cultural background. If you are traveling to the cities, there are various popular vegetarian foods and always some vegetarian restaurants in China catering to the needs of Buddhists and vegetarians. A ...
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