I'm a Chinese Singaporean currently residing in 'the little red dot'

The city-state is called as such because former Indonesian President B J Habibie called it as such back in 1998 - in reference to the majority of Chinese in the country.

I'm a firm believe in the idea of challenging yourself in novel situations, and travelling, because it expands your horizons and makes you appreciate the simple and often overlooked things in life, such as bothering to shake hands and say 'hi' - sincerely.

Other than that, I love a good game of English football (Soccer for Americans) and many other things which I always end up spending more time on, including sleep, which incidentally, is good for you. Sleep more!

Travel > Asia What to know about traveling in China

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So you're ready to conquer China?

You would have gotten everything ready, from secret zippers to extra cash, and of course, that handy medical bag.

But, regardless of whether you're a backpacker or a 5-star-hotel-only tourist, you should take heed of the following. At the very least, these little tips and observations I've garnered over the course of my travels in the past year, can go some way in making your travels less of a headache.

1. The Chinese don't trust their own money - they will feel every note, especially the big ones to make sure they're not cheated.

I've had a friend who...

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