Travel Chinese
Prepare for a China trip with useful Mandarin for transport, hotels, food, payments, and unexpected situations.
Your First Metro Ride in China: The Chinese You Need Before the Gates Close
Buy tickets, pass security, transfer lines, fix gate errors, and exit the right way—with the exact Mandarin you need on your first metro ride in China.
2026-10-03 · 7 min
Taking a High-Speed Train in China: Mandarin for 12306, Stations, and Seat Changes
Passport checks, gates, seat swaps, missed trains: the exact Mandarin lines you need for a Chinese high-speed rail trip, with a branching dialogue and a 7-day drill.
2026-10-03 · 9 min
Hotel Check-In in Chinese: Passport, Deposit, Breakfast, and Wi-Fi
A predictable hotel check-in script for China: passport, deposit, breakfast times, Wi-Fi, and fixes for a missing booking or a bad room. Say each line once, then listen for the number.
2026-10-03 · 9 min
When Mobile Payment Fails in China: What to Say and What to Try Next
When the QR code won't scan and the queue is watching, you need calm phrases and a fallback plan. Here's what to say at the till, plus cash and card backups.
2026-10-03 · 7 min
Buying a SIM Card in China: The Mandarin Questions New Arrivals Need
At a Chinese phone counter, the questions come fast: passport, data, calls, plan length. Here are the exact phrases to ask, answer, and fix problems—without guessing.
2026-10-02 · 7 min
At a Chinese Pharmacy: How to Describe Simple Symptoms Safely
A pharmacy phrasebook for new arrivals: describe simple symptoms, check allergies, read dosage labels, and know when to see a doctor—without pretending language help is medical advice.
2026-10-02 · 8 min
Chinese for Taxis and Ride-Hailing: The Phrases That Actually Help
A practical ride guide for sharing your destination, checking a route, and solving small problems on the move.
2026-09-25 · 6 min
A Calm Chinese Restaurant Ordering Routine for First-Time Visitors
A step-by-step way to order food, state preferences, and ask for the bill with less pressure.
2026-09-24 · 6 min