Travel guide

Hi, I’m Alex Chen, a Chinese budget traveler who loves independent travel across China and beyond. Instead of chasing famous tourist spots, I usually look for smaller cities and hidden places full of local life and character. Over the past few years, I’ve spent a lot of time figuring out how to travel around China […]

Hi, I’m Alex Chen, a Chinese budget traveler who loves independent travel and finding smarter ways to explore China for less. Over the years, I’ve spent a lot of time figuring out how to travel around China more easily and cheaply, from metro systems and mobile payments to airport transfers and local transportation. In this […]

Hi, I’m Alex Chen, a Chinese traveler who loves independent travel and exploring hidden but interesting places around the world. I also enjoy sharing practical ways to travel around China on a budget. In this guide, I’ll walk you through the Tianjin Metro system, including subway lines, stations, operating hours, and popular attractions near each […]

Hi, I’m Alex Chen, a Chinese independent traveler who loves exploring places that sit far beyond the usual tourist trail. Instead of crowded attractions, I prefer destinations that feel raw, local, and real. In this Urumqi Tianshan International Airport guide, I’ll share the most practical tips for first-time travelers in Xinjiang — including how to […]

As an avid independent traveler, I’m Alex Chen—a Chinese adventurer with a passion for exploring remote corners of the world. To me, traveling is not just about discovering the unknown; it’s also about experiencing culture and scenery on a budget. In this article, I’ll guide you through the Guangzhou Metro system, highlighting must-visit attractions along […]

Hi, I’m Alex Chen, a Chinese traveler who loves independent travel and exploring hidden but interesting places around the world. I also enjoy sharing practical ways to travel around China on a budget. In this guide, I’ll walk you through the Hohhot Metro system, including subway lines, stations, operating hours, and popular attractions near each […]

Hi, I’m Alex Chen, a Chinese traveler who loves independent travel and exploring hidden but interesting places around the world. I also enjoy sharing practical ways to travel around China on a budget. In this guide, I’ll walk you through the Urumqi Metro system, including subway lines, stations, operating hours, and popular attractions near each […]

Hi, I’m Alex Chen, a Chinese traveler who loves independent travel and exploring hidden but interesting places around the world. I also enjoy sharing practical ways to travel around China on a budget. In this guide, I’ll walk you through the Shijiazhuang Metro system, including subway lines, stations, operating hours, and popular attractions near each […]

Hi, I’m Alex Chen, a Chinese traveler who loves independent travel and exploring hidden but interesting places around the world. I also enjoy sharing practical ways to travel around China on a budget. In this guide, I’ll walk you through the Wuhan Metro system, including subway lines, station information, operating hours, and popular attractions near […]

Hi, I’m Alex Chen, a Chinese traveler who loves independent travel and exploring hidden but interesting places around the world. I also enjoy sharing practical ways to travel around China on a budget. In this guide, I’ll walk you through the Dalian Metro system, including subway lines, stations, operating hours, and popular attractions near each […]

Hi, I’m Alex Chen, a Chinese traveler who loves independent travel and exploring hidden but interesting places around the world. I also enjoy sharing practical ways to travel around China on a budget. In this guide, I’ll walk you through the Jinan Metro system, including subway lines, stations, operating hours, and popular attractions near each […]

Hi, I’m Alex Chen, a Chinese traveler who loves independent travel and exploring hidden but interesting places around the world. I also enjoy sharing practical ways to travel around China on a budget. In this guide, I’ll walk you through the Jinhua Rail Transit system, including major rail lines, stations, operating hours, and popular attractions […]

Hi, I’m Alex Chen, a Chinese traveler who loves independent travel and exploring hidden but interesting places around the world. I also enjoy sharing practical tips on how to travel around China on a budget. One thing I really like about the Taizhou Rail Transit system is how clean and modern the stations feel — […]

Hi, I’m Alex Chen, a Chinese traveler who loves independent travel and exploring hidden corners that most tourists never notice. I also enjoy sharing practical tips on how to travel around China on a budget. In this guide, I’ll walk you through the Ningbo Metro system, including subway lines, station information, operating hours, and popular […]