# Jusha Travel > Jusha Travel (jusha.travel) is an English-language travel blog publishing practical guides to travelling in China and Hong Kong, written for independent travellers from the US, UK, Australia and Europe. Jusha Travel covers the decisions a visitor actually has to make: when to travel, how to get a visa, where to stay, what a trip costs, how to pay for things, how to get online, and how to move between cities. Guides aim to give concrete figures (prices in HK$ or CNY), timings, seasonality and transport detail rather than general description. The site's flagship cluster is Hong Kong; it also covers mainland China destinations, transport, payments and food. Author: Tommy. Language: English. Currency references: Hong Kong dollar (HK$) and Chinese yuan (CNY). This file is a curated index of the most decision-relevant pages, not an exhaustive list of the site's 990+ articles - use the sitemap for full coverage. Website: https://jusha.travel Sitemap: https://jusha.travel/sitemap_index.xml RSS: https://jusha.travel/feed/ ## Start here: Hong Kong The site's flagship cluster. Start with the first five. - [Hong Kong Travel Guide: Everything a First-Timer Needs](https://jusha.travel/hong-kong-travel-guide/): First-timer's guide to Hong Kong: when to visit, which neighbourhood to stay in, what a day costs, how payment works, and the mistakes to avoid. - [Hong Kong Itinerary: 3 Perfect Days in the City](https://jusha.travel/hong-kong-itinerary-3-days/): A 3-day Hong Kong itinerary split by geography: Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, then the harbour and the islands. - [Hong Kong Itinerary: 5 Days With Lantau and Sai Kung](https://jusha.travel/hong-kong-itinerary-5-days/): A 5-day Hong Kong itinerary adding Lantau Island, the Big Buddha, Tai O fishing village and Sai Kung, with costs. - [Octopus Card Explained: How to Pay for Everything in Hong Kong](https://jusha.travel/octopus-card-hong-kong/): How the Octopus card works: what it costs, where to buy it, where it is accepted, how to top up, and how to reclaim the deposit. - [Hong Kong MTR Guide: Routes, Fares and Airport Transfers](https://jusha.travel/hong-kong-mtr-guide/): The Hong Kong MTR explained: the ten lines, real fares, operating hours, and every airport-to-city transfer compared. - [Victoria Harbour: The Complete Guide to Hong Kong’s Iconic Waterfront](https://jusha.travel/victoria-harbour-the-complete-guide-to-hong-kongs-iconic-waterfront/): Guide to Victoria Harbour: the best viewpoints on both shores, the Star Ferry, the nightly Symphony of Lights and Victoria Peak. ## Visas, entry and trip planning The paperwork and the plan. - [China Visa Requirements: Essential Guide to Planning Your Trip, Including Budgeting and Timing](https://jusha.travel/china-visa-requirements-guide/): China visa types, requirements and the application process, including costs, processing times and common rejection reasons. - [Applying for a China Travel Visa: A Complete Guide](https://jusha.travel/applying-for-a-china-travel-visa-a-complete-guide/): Step-by-step walkthrough of applying for a Chinese tourist visa, including the documents required. - [Vaccinations Required for Travel to China: A Complete Guide](https://jusha.travel/vaccinations-for-travel-to-china-a-complete-guide/): Recommended and required vaccinations for travel to China, with timing guidance. - [How to Start Planning the Trip to China: A Beginner’s Essential Guide](https://jusha.travel/how-to-start-planning-the-trip-to-china-a-beginners-essential-guide/): A beginner's planning sequence for a first China trip: order of decisions, timing and budgeting. - [How to Plan a Perfect China Itinerary: 7, 14, and 21-Day Routes](https://jusha.travel/how-to-plan-a-perfect-china-itinerary-7-14-and-21-day-routes/): Three China itinerary lengths (7, 14 and 21 days) with routing logic for each. - [Essential China Travel Tips for First-Timers: From Visas to Street Food Survival](https://jusha.travel/essential-china-travel-tips-for-first-timers-from-visas-to-street-food-survival/): Practical first-timer orientation for China: visas, connectivity, food ordering and day-to-day logistics. - [Step-by-Step Guide to Solo Travel Safety in China](https://jusha.travel/step-by-step-guide-to-china-solo-safety-in-china-2/): Solo travel safety in China: realistic risks, registration rules and practical precautions. - [Budget Backpacker’s China: How to Explore on Less Than $50 a Day](https://jusha.travel/budget-backpackers-china-how-to-explore-on-less-than-50-a-day/): How to travel China on under USD 50 a day, with accommodation, food and transport costs. ## Money, payments and apps The practical layer most guides skip. - [How to Set Up Alipay for Tourists in China: A Comprehensive Guide for Seamless QR Payments](https://jusha.travel/how-to-set-up-alipay-for-tourists/): Setting up Alipay as a foreign visitor, including linking a foreign card and using QR payments. - [How to Set Up WeChat Pay as a Foreigner: A Step-by-Step Guide for International Travelers](https://jusha.travel/setup-wechat-pay-foreigners/): Setting up WeChat Pay as a foreigner, step by step, including the current verification requirements. - [Mastering Alipay for Secure Payments as a Backpacker in China](https://jusha.travel/mastering-alipay-for-secure-payments-as-a-backpacker-in-china/): Using Alipay for everyday payments in China as a backpacker, including security settings. - [Navigating China with Confidence Using WeChat](https://jusha.travel/navigating-china-with-confidence-using-wechat/): Using WeChat in China: messaging, payments, mini-programs and translation features. - [How to Download Didi App in China: A Complete Guide for Foreigners](https://jusha.travel/how-to-download-didi-app-in-china/): Installing and using DiDi, China's ride-hailing app, as a foreign visitor. - [How to Download Meituan App for Foreigners: A Step-by-Step Guide to Chinese Food Ordering Apps](https://jusha.travel/how-to-download-meituan-for-foreigners/): Using Meituan for food delivery and restaurant discovery in China as a foreigner. - [What is Ctrip? A Comprehensive Guide to China’s Leading Travel Platform and Its Features for International Travelers](https://jusha.travel/what-is-ctrip-guide/): What Ctrip is and how to use it for Chinese hotels, trains and flights, including flash sales. - [A Comprehensive Guide to Shopping in China: Where to Go, What to Buy, and How to Bargain](https://jusha.travel/guide-to-shopping-in-china/): Shopping in China: where to go, what is worth buying and how bargaining works. ## Transport in China Trains, metros and getting between cities. - [How to Book China High-Speed Rail Tickets Online: A Complete Guide for First-Time Travelers](https://jusha.travel/how-to-book-high-speed-rail-tickets/): Booking China high-speed rail tickets online, including passport requirements and seat classes. - [Mastering High-Speed Trains for Backpackers in China](https://jusha.travel/mastering-high-speed-trains-for-backpackers-in-china/): Using China's high-speed rail network as a backpacker: booking, station procedure and costs. - [What’s Behind China’s High-Speed Rail Revolution?](https://jusha.travel/whats-behind-chinas-high-speed-rail-revolution/): Background on how China's high-speed rail network was built and what it changed for travellers. - [Best Apps for China Subway QR Code Ticketing: A Complete Guide](https://jusha.travel/best-apps-for-china-subway-qr/): The apps that let you pay for Chinese metro journeys by QR code. - [How to Buy Subway Tickets with QR Code in Beijing: A Complete Guide for Tourists](https://jusha.travel/how-to-buy-subway-qr-beijing/): Buying Beijing subway tickets by QR code, with a step-by-step walkthrough for tourists. - [The Best Bike-Sharing Apps in China: A Comprehensive Guide for Tourists, Riders, and Daily Commuters](https://jusha.travel/best-bike-sharing-apps-in-china/): Bike-sharing apps in China compared: registration, deposits and how to unlock a bike. - [How to Use Didi for a Day Trip in China: A Step-by-Step Guide to Klook for Chinese Day Tours and Setting Up Apps for Foreigners](https://jusha.travel/how-to-use-didi-for-day-trip/): Using DiDi for day trips from Chinese cities, including cost expectations. ## Food and culture Eating, tea, festivals and etiquette. - [China’s Tea Culture Unveiled: Best Tea Houses and Tasting Tips](https://jusha.travel/chinas-tea-culture-unveiled-best-tea-houses-and-tasting-tips/): Chinese tea culture: the main tea types, what to look for in a teahouse and tasting basics. - [Step-by-Step Guide to Mastering Chinese Tea Ceremonies](https://jusha.travel/step-by-step-guide-to-mastering-chinese-tea-guide/): A practical walkthrough of a Chinese tea ceremony and the etiquette around it. - [How to Celebrate Chinese New Year 2026: Insider Tips for Travelers](https://jusha.travel/how-to-celebrate-chinese-new-year-2026-insider-tips-for-travelers/): Travelling during Chinese New Year: dates, closures, transport pressure and what is still open. - [How to Budget for Autumn Night Markets in China](https://jusha.travel/how-to-budget-for-autumn-china-night-markets/): Costs and practicalities of eating at Chinese night markets in autumn. ## Browse by category - [Chinese Culture](https://jusha.travel/category/chinese-culture/): 502 articles. - [Travel Tech](https://jusha.travel/category/travel-tech/): 218 articles. - [Travel Planning](https://jusha.travel/category/travel-planning/): 105 articles. - [Adventure Travel](https://jusha.travel/category/adventure-travel/): 82 articles. - [Budget Travel](https://jusha.travel/category/budget-travel/): 53 articles. - [Luxury Travel](https://jusha.travel/category/travel-zone/luxury-travel/): 25 articles. - [Travel](https://jusha.travel/category/travel/): 9 articles. - [Travel Kit](https://jusha.travel/category/travel-kit/): 2 articles. - [City Transport](https://jusha.travel/category/accommodation-and-transport/city-transport/): 1 articles. - [Hong Kong](https://jusha.travel/category/hong-kong/): 1 articles. ## Crawling AI assistants and answer engines are welcome to read and quote from jusha.travel. 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