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Plan Your Trip to China ✈️

                       

My Travel Tools for China 🇨🇳

Disclosure: Some links are affiliate links, meaning I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.

These links helped 37 readers plan their trip last month.

Working as an Expat in China: The Most Crazy Company Meeting

Flags, soldiers and a 20 meter wide LED screen. A monthly company meeting in China.

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Silhouetted figures with flags on stage at a company meeting with a vibrant red backdrop and the text "midnight light セラ" illuminated above. Silhouetted figures with flags on stage at a company meeting with a vibrant red backdrop and the text "midnight light セラ" illuminated above.
Silhouetted figures with flags on stage at a company meeting with a vibrant red backdrop and the text "midnight light セラ" illuminated above.
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By Moving Jack. Once a DJ, now a traveler exploring the world, sharing stories to inspire your next adventure.
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For one year, I worked at Shanghai’s biggest club. I was the only foreigner there, which made it a unique experience!

Every month, the club held a monthly meeting, which was absolutely mind-blowing.

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Besides the regular meetings during the week, on the first Wednesday of the month the Club in Shanghai always held a special meeting.

The entire staff of the club had to be there, which was around 700 people. This was one of the most fascinating things I have ever seen in China and I was the only foreigner in the room which made it a one-of-a-kind experience.

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Star Wars Music

The club was filled with chairs, staff, all the bosses and other high and mighty important people.

On the huge 18-meter-wide LED screen in the club they showed a red screen with some Chinese characters. I found a place to sit and was waiting to see what was going to happen.

After a few minutes, music started to play. I was thinking, I know this music, wait… this is from Star Wars! They were playing Star Wars music! Then the doors opened, and four men dressed in army clothes came in holding flags with the logos of all the companies involved with the club. They marched to the front of the stage, saluted everyone, and walked off stage.

I was like, yes! Now that’s a start of a meeting!

It was the beginning of a ceremony to boost the feeling of unity within the company. The host started to talk saying it’s the best club of China and of the world of course! She introduced all the bosses from all different levels and talked about the future of the company.

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Half Time Pep Talk

After a few speeches it was time for the sales team to speak. Well, speak, they started to shout and sing something, and every sales team was trying to be louder than the other team about how they will be the best sales team. It was like a half time pep-talk during an important soccer match, and everyone was the coach trying to boost everyone’s energy! I couldn’t understand a word but I was pumped! Let’s go!

Security

Then the head of the security team came on stage and there was a lot of text on the screen. I asked my friend what this was about, and he told me that he is telling about the policy they have in the club in case a fight brakes out.

The guy said: “Do you think you’re a tough guy? Do you want to start a fight? You will pay money! Are you calling your friends to help with the fight? You will pay even more money!” Wwwow! This guy was not to be messed with! Even tho I’ve never seen anything bad happen in a club in China, it’s super safe, it was a well understood warning, message received!

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Endshow

Then, at the end of the 2 hour long meeting, they started a show to demonstrate the possibilities of the light system in the club. The system was built by a Korean Company called Team-Lab. They have expositions with art made of light, all over the world and this light system is the very first inside a club.

A mind-boggling sight which was the perfect ending of just another monthly staff meeting.

If you have any questions about visiting China, just write a comment below and I will respond as soon as possible. 👍

✈️ Thinking About Traveling to China?

These Are the Tools I Use:

After traveling to over 40 countries and living in 4, I’ve learned which tools actually make things easier on the road. These are the websites and apps I always go back to when I’m planning a weekend away, booking longer trips, or figuring things out last minute with my family.

Places to Stay

    Booking a hotel isn’t something I take lightly — where you stay can shape your entire trip. I’m all about getting the best value, so I usually bounce between a few trusted platforms. Booking.com is my go-to for most destinations, while Agoda often has better deals in Asia. Hotels.com sometimes comes through with even sharper prices, so it's always worth comparing. And when I’m looking for something a bit more local or unique, I turn to Airbnb or VRBO for vacation rentals.

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    Booking.com – My go-to for most destinations.
  • Agoda icon
    Agoda – Ideal for hotels and other places to stay in Asia.
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    Hotels.com – Sometimes Hotels.com has great deals, worth checking out if you're looking for places to stay in China.
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    VRBO – Ideal for longer stays, guesthouses or family trips in China.

Booking Flights & Transportation

  • Skyscanner icon
    Skyscanner – Compare flights across airlines in seconds and find the best deals fast to China.
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    Trip.com – Many times I switch back and forth between Skyscanner and Trip.com looking for the best deal. Trip.com has great support but some times it is a hit or miss with finding the best deals.Trip.com works perfectly for booking trains in China and South Korea from my experience. I never used another platform in Asia for train tickets!
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    Expedia – Great for figuring out how to get from A to B whether it’s a plane, bus, or ferry.

Stay Connected

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    Airalo – eSIM app I use to get online instantly in most countries. Especially useful when you arrive late in the evening and Sim Card shops are closed at the airport. It even works in China without a VPN so it saves you money as well from getting a VPN.

Things to Do

    I usually like to explore on my own or ask locals or people that have visited a certain place a lot what the best things to do are. But that isn't always an option. With these websites I can explore what things there are to do in China and book something even last minute.

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    GetYourGuide – Unique tours, skip-the-line passes, and authentic local experiences in China. Especially great for solo travelers!
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    Viator – Similar to Get Your Guide but it can't hurt to check both to get the best deal!
  • Look icon
    Klook – Offers a more different variety of activities in China.

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