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China

Seven days in Shanghai in September 2025 and it immediately went on the list of cities we'd go back to without hesitation. The scale of the place is hard to prepare for, and so is how easy it actually is to get around with kids once you figure out the logistics. These posts cover what the trip looked like in practice, what genuinely surprised us, and what we'd do differently with more time.

A bit about our travels to china.

... Trips to china

... Days in china

... Cities & Towns

1 Family 3 Girls, Countless Memories

... Last Trip to china

... Next Trip to china

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Itinerary

Lost Plate's Best of China Trip: What the 11-Day Tour Includes and How to Save $100

Lost Plate is launching an 11-day trip across Beijing, Xi'an, Chengdu, and Shanghai with every meal, train, and ticket handled. Code ADAMANDLINDS takes $100 USD off per person on the fall 2026 departures.

Jul 2, 2026 6 min read

Journal

The countries we've visited (and why I hate country counting)

We've been to 32 countries together as a family. Here's the full list, and a genuine grievance about why counting countries is flawed.

Jun 2, 2026 6 min read

Guide

Chimelong Guangzhou and Zhuhai: Our Family Trip Planning Guide

Chimelong runs the most ambitious resort cluster in southern China -- Safari Park and Paradise in Guangzhou, plus the massive indoor Spaceship Park in Zhuhai. Here's how we're planning our summer family trip.

May 2, 2026 11 min read

Review

Lost Plate China Food Tours: Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu and More

Lost Plate runs food tours in seven Chinese cities. Here's our spring 2026 guide to Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu, Xian and beyond — plus how to save $5 with code ADAMANDLINDS.

Apr 26, 2026 9 min read

Review

Best eSIM for China: What Actually Works Behind the Firewall

The Holafly China eSIM has a VPN built into the plan, so Google, WhatsApp and Gmail load without installing anything separately. We ran it across Shanghai as a family of five in September 2025. Code ADAMANDLINDS takes 5% off.

Mar 18, 2026 6 min read

Review

Lost Plate Food Tours: The Best Way to Eat Your Way Through China (and Beyond)

We did both Shanghai Lost Plate food tours and they were the highlight of our China trip. Here's our honest review, full tour and pricing breakdown, and discount code ADAMANDLINDS for $5 off every booking.

Mar 6, 2026 10 min read

Guide

Complete Shanghai Travel Guide: Disney, Cruises, and City Adventures with Kids

Complete Shanghai travel guide for families: Disney tickets, river cruises, city tours & airport transfers. Expert tips for visiting Shanghai with kids, plus Klook discount codes.

Sep 17, 2025 12 min read

Guide

Complete China Travel Guide: eSIM, VPN & 240-Hour Visa

Complete China travel guide for families: 240-hour visa-free transit experience, Holafly eSIM with built-in VPN, Alipay setup, and Shanghai tips. Real experience from traveling parents.

Sep 15, 2025 7 min read

Review

Holafly China eSIM Review: Our Week in Shanghai (Built-In VPN Actually Works!)

Use code ADAMANDLINDS for 5% off. Our honest Holafly China eSIM review from a week in Shanghai with three kids. Built-in VPN, unlimited data, and real-world performance at Disney, food tours, and ancient water towns.

Sep 10, 2025 11 min read

Guide

Lost Plate Shanghai Food Tours: Complete Preview Guide & Discount Code 2025

We're about to embark on one of Shanghai's most highly-rated food experiences, and we couldn&

Sep 2, 2025 9 min read

Journal

Preparing for China: Last-Minute Panic and Pre-Trip Jitters

It's 6:30 AM, our flight to China leaves at 4 PM today, and here I am writing

Sep 2, 2025 6 min read

Itinerary

240-Hour Transit Visa Itenerary Shanghai Adventure

We're planning our first trip to Shanghai and honestly? We're doing it backwards – starting with the visa situation and building the adventure around it.

Jul 12, 2025 2 min read