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Travel to China: Everything You Need to Know Before You Go Paperback – January 18, 2019

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Money-saving tips and expert China travel advice from a 10-year expat and professional travel writer! China as a travel destination can be daunting, overwhelming and frankly a bit scary.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Go West Media (January 18, 2019)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 204 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1732120412
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1732120419
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.9 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.51 x 9 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #635,755 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #140 in General China Travel Guides
- #323 in General Asia Travel Books

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Josh Summers was born and raised in Dallas, Texas and never considered the idea of writing until he started traveling the world. In 2006, he and his wife set off for an adventure around Asia that aroused a passion for photography, filmography and, of course...writing. Over time, Josh has become known for a unique style of travel writing that is extremely personal, empathetic to the reader and very easy to follow. His blogs and videos reach millions of travelers each year and have inspired countless travelers to venture out beyond their comfort zone.

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Customers find the book helpful and informative for traveling to China. They describe it as an easy, well-written read that provides useful information and practical advice. The price is reasonable and the book covers all aspects of travel planning, including money issues and how to access and pay expenses in China. The language is straightforward and conversational, with clear explanations of key details.

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34 customers mention "Information quality"34 positive0 negative

Customers find the book provides useful information for travelers to China. They say it's informative, comprehensive, and a great resource for getting acquainted with the nuts and bolts of extended travel. The book is easy to read and clever, providing good advice and specific suggestions for additional information.

"...and how easy it was to read, but I particularly loved how he covers many topics that I hadn't even anticipated, so at the end of your reading, you..." Read more

"This is a very comprehensive book. I don't think the info on ATM use is accurate...." Read more

"This book is interesting, helpful, fun, and well written!..." Read more

"This is one of the best guidebooks I've seen in terms of questions I've been asked as coordinator of a program for new arrivals to Beijing...." Read more

15 customers mention "Readability"15 positive0 negative

Customers find the book easy to read and well-written. They say it's a handy read before leaving for China.

"...also bought the digital version of the book so that I can easily read it on my Kindle app and click on the links that are right in the book...." Read more

"...I liked the big fonts and how easy it was to read, but I particularly loved how he covers many topics that I hadn't even anticipated, so at the end..." Read more

"This book is interesting, helpful, fun, and well written!..." Read more

"...spent researching and help avoid travel headaches, but the writing is also witty and enjoyable...." Read more

7 customers mention "Value for money"7 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's value for money. They find the price reasonable and mention it covers money issues like good planning, accessing money and paying expenses in China, and using a debit card with no ATM fees.

"...And with the Schwab debit card, there are no ATM fees (or at least you get reimbursed for all fees)." Read more

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"...why Air BnB might not be your best choice, money issues- all the nuts and bolts of good planning...." Read more

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Customers find the book straightforward and useful. They say it provides details about China down to the minute level.

"...the best guide on HOW to navigate China and what to expect, down to very minute details. Simple a must have." Read more

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3 customers mention "Language"3 positive0 negative

Customers find the book's language conversational and easy to read. They appreciate the author's responsiveness when they had questions. The book provides information on applying for a visa and communicating with Chinese people.

"...what you need to know to apply for a visa, and how to communicate both to people in China as well as staying connected to people back home...." Read more

"...Also, the author was very communicative when I sent emails with additional questions. I highly recommend this guidebook." Read more

"Very well written book. Very conversational and easy to read. Gives practical advise and so far has been very helpful. Rao" Read more

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Mary Ellen
Fabulous, sanity-saving publication with lots of information and extra resources!
Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2019
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Planning my family's trip to China without a travel agent or guide was proving to be a stressful nightmare until I discovered Josh Summers' book online. Relief is the first thing I felt when I saw the online table of contents and when I finally got the book in my hands I was, well, overjoyed! There are plenty of resources out there on what to do and see but very little on HOW to do it.

Before getting the book I was depending on information that I found on the internet and the advice of other travelers and expats which, to say the least, was generally conflicting and confusing which is natural since their advice was based solely on their visit and their experiences which introduces so many variables. It was enough to make me crazy.

Josh's book includes just about anything you need to know and has links to other online resources on his website and other sites. AND, if you have a question his book doesn't answer, you can email him and he will get back to you. How's that for top-notch customer service and satisfaction? I also bought the digital version of the book so that I can easily read it on my Kindle app and click on the links that are right in the book. I'm going into the trip knowing that I've done my due diligence with the best information available by using this book and accompanying resources (which are free!).

I do have one disclaimer for my review. Since we won't take our trip for another few weeks, I can't comment on how accurate or reliable the information is but I will say that I have GREAT confidence that the money I spent on the book and the time I invested planning our trip based on his tips and resources will be well spent. If it's permissible, I'll gladly amend my review to reflect my findings upon our return. Keep up the great work, Josh, and thank you for all of your help.

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Elena Urrutia
Easy, extremely helpful, and fun to read!
Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2019
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I loved the book. I had to wait for a friend to bring it to me, and once I had it in my hands, I practically read it in one sitting! It feels really like chatting to a friend, asking him a bunch of questions about China, and getting many more answers than the questins you originally had. Josh describes his experiences in a very personal yet non-judgemental way, making it easier for you as a reader to decide for yourself. I liked the big fonts and how easy it was to read, but I particularly loved how he covers many topics that I hadn't even anticipated, so at the end of your reading, you have a very clear idea of what traveling to China will be like, plus a bunch of useful links to look into. It's been great help for planning my trip. I am very grateful!

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Easy, extremely helpful, and fun to read!

Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2019
I loved the book. I had to wait for a friend to bring it to me, and once I had it in my hands, I practically read it in one sitting! It feels really like chatting to a friend, asking him a bunch of questions about China, and getting many more answers than the questins you originally had. Josh describes his experiences in a very personal yet non-judgemental way, making it easier for you as a reader to decide for yourself. I liked the big fonts and how easy it was to read, but I particularly loved how he covers many topics that I hadn't even anticipated, so at the end of your reading, you have a very clear idea of what traveling to China will be like, plus a bunch of useful links to look into. It's been great help for planning my trip. I am very grateful!

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Joey C. Navarro
Lots of useful information
Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2019
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This is a very comprehensive book. I don't think the info on ATM use is accurate. In my experience, ATM always gives you the best exchange rate in foreign countries. And with the Schwab debit card, there are no ATM fees (or at least you get reimbursed for all fees).

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very helpful
Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2019
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This book is interesting, helpful, fun, and well written! I can't think of anything that one needs to know about traveling to and in China that is not covered within it. I've traveled to China three times before (although one was to Hong Kong, so that's very different) but the last time was in 08 and I had forgotten a lot of the subtleties of culture and the norms that one needs to know. Was very glad that I came across this book and read it! I leave again for China in a few days. I think anyone going to China from an English-speaking country would find this helpful. :)

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Bree
Personal, useful, straightforward!
Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2019
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This is one of the best guidebooks I've seen in terms of questions I've been asked as coordinator of a program for new arrivals to Beijing. It goes way beyond the usual travel advice (food, weather, etc.) and delves into a lot of detail on the often-befuddling world of VPNs, SIM cards, visas, etc., questions that usually lead to a spiral of trawling TripAdvisor message boards from 2012 without a definite answer.

Josh really has a heart for helping people get the most out of their time in China, and I've recommended Josh's website as well as resources he's linked to many times. If you're planning a visit or (especially) a move to China, I highly recommend this book as well as his website!

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jymystique
Ok but not for me.
Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2019
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This is a hard one. I am in between of 3 & 4 stars. I have decided to go with 3 stars because I felt it was targeted more for US citizen. There are some good information in there like how to take the train which I found really useful and also his recommendation of tour operators. Other than that, it wasn't exactly what I needed. Plus if you read Josh's website; a lot of these information from the book is already on his website. So, I don't know why I paid for it. But I guess it will work for some but not what I am looking for.

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MWM
Lots of info
Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2019
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I've been reading Josh's information about China for several months. I found this book to be very nice because all the info is in one place. Does he answer ALL the questions anyone might have (like the 3* reviewer)? No but that would be impossible. What this book does is give you a lot of guidance about a lot of things, some of which have probably not occurred to you yet. Along with this are many links to further guidance. If you're planning a trip to China, this book can't possibly NOT be beneficial in some way. And the price is wonderful.

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Thomas
Pragmatic yet Personal
Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2019
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This book is an absolute treasure chest of helpful, practical information for anyone with an interest in, or plan to travel to China. Not only will the clearly curated info save time spent researching and help avoid travel headaches, but the writing is also witty and enjoyable. Summers invites the reader into a friendly conversation. It is the travel book equivalent of the best possible trip preparation: sitting at the table with a friend who happens to be a seasoned expert in the country.

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Filippo Graziani
Edizione pre Covid
Reviewed in Italy on November 10, 2023
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Simpatica ma non esaustiva. Manca tutta la parte relativa ad Alipay WeChat

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Bernard
Le titre décrit bien ce livre
Reviewed in Canada on February 7, 2019
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En effet le livre décrit bien tout ce qui est nécessaire de savoir et de faire avant un premier voyage en Chine. Très complet. La version électronique est très abordable.

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Bhagyanath Menon
Best travel guide for China
Reviewed in India on February 18, 2019
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Aptly worded, a must for all travellers to China

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Chris Berry
Fantastic guide to travelling in China
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 13, 2019
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I have been living in China for almost four years so this book caught my attention when Josh started promoting it. I started reading with the mindset of being able to add some important details to help Josh in the case of a 2nd edition but found that it covered pretty much everything I could think of! It also has lots of small and useful details that I think many travelers may have not even considered.

An honest and accurate guide to China, very different from the usual 'sunshine and rainbows' guides you occasionally see regarding China.

Overall good. I would have liked it to have come out before I started living in China, it would have potentially saved me from some mishaps!

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Reviewed in Canada on January 23, 2019
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Great read going on private tour second trip. Love China people Culture and food . Book gave great tips even if your going on tour let alone doing it alone .
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