Temples, museums, imperial sites and old towns — what to see and how to visit it well. Ticket booking rules and opening hours differ per site, so check the specific guide.
Chinese culture shocks most visitors in small ways: tipping insults people, queues are negotiable, split bills don't exist, and direct personal questions are friendliness, not rudeness. None of it requires more than a phrase of Mandarin and a bit of patience.
The customs that matter most are the table ones: toast when toasted, let elders sit first, and never stick chopsticks upright in rice. The guides below cover etiquette for business dinners, temple visits, and homestays.