Culture
Chinese customs, etiquette, and cultural tips for travelers.
Mid-Autumn Festival 2026 in China: Dates, Mooncakes & Travel Tips
The Mid-Autumn Festival falls on September 25, 2026. What the holiday means, the mooncakes and legends behind it, and how it affects travel in China.
7 min read· July 10, 2026
Chinese New Year Traditions: Customs, Food, and Superstitions Explained
A practical guide to Chinese New Year traditions: hongbao amounts, reunion dinner dishes, taboos, and how to plan around chunyun travel in 2027.
8 min read· July 6, 2026
China Business Etiquette: A Practical Guide for Meetings, Cards, and Dinners (2026)
How to handle the business card exchange, gift-giving taboos, seating hierarchy, baijiu toasts, and the concept of mianzi (face) before your first meeting or business dinner in China.
10 min read· July 3, 2026
Chinese Festivals and Public Holidays: A Traveler's Guide (2026 Dates)
China's public holidays and festivals for 2026, verified: Spring Festival, Dragon Boat, Mid-Autumn, the two Golden Weeks, and how to plan your trip around them.
8 min read· June 20, 2026
Tipping in China: A Complete Guide for Travelers (2026)
In mainland China tipping is generally not expected. Here is exactly where you don't need to tip, where norms are softening, and how Hong Kong and Macau differ.
8 min read· June 17, 2026
Chinese Tea Culture: A Traveler's Guide to Teahouses, Types and Etiquette
The six types of Chinese tea, how gongfu brewing and teahouse ordering work, the silent lid signals staff read, and where to drink well in Chengdu and Hangzhou.
7 min read· June 16, 2026