About
China Survival Guide is a practical guide to travel, daily life, and real situations in China, created by Mr. Panda, your local friend in Guangzhou, China.
Who is Mr. Panda?
Mr. Panda lives in Guangzhou and shares first-hand experience of how things actually work in China — from payment apps and internet access to transport, food, shopping, local culture, and everyday situations.
The goal is simple: to help visitors understand China more clearly before and during their trip.
What China Survival Guide covers
China Survival Guide is built around four content lines:
- China Travel Guides — practical help for payment, internet, transport, hotels, shopping, tax refunds, Canton Fair, and city travel.
- Survival Challenges — real-world China challenges, from getting around without Chinese to airport arrival, transport tests, and budget experiments.
- Culture & Mistakes — friendly local explanations to help you avoid common mistakes, misunderstandings, and culture shocks.
- Real Life in China — local daily life, prices, neighborhoods, markets, and practical stories from Guangzhou and beyond.
Who this is for
Whether you are a first-time tourist, a returning traveler, a business visitor, or heading to the Canton Fair, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, or the Greater Bay Area, China Survival Guide is built to help you understand how China really works — with practical, honest, and easy-to-follow guides.
Important note
China Survival Guide is an independent travel and culture guide. It is not an official government website. For official rules about visas, entry policies, tax refunds, customs, transport, payments, or local regulations, always check the relevant official government or service provider sources before you travel.
Watch on YouTube
Prefer video guides? Find Mr. Panda on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChinaSurvivalGuide