Joy of China
An independent travel and lifestyle guide for English-speaking visitors and expats.
Joy of China exists to make Mainland China easier to navigate — especially the parts that confuse first-time visitors: mobile data, VPNs, Alipay/WeChat Pay, and booking hotels that accept foreign guests.
Our brand name is a plain-English phrase meaning the joy of experiencing China. We publish practical, evergreen how-to guides. We do not cover gaming expos, cosplay contests, exhibitor directories, ticket sales, or game distribution.
chinajoy.org is an independent travel and lifestyle guide. We are not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by the ChinaJoy Digital Entertainment Expo or Howell International Trade Fair Ltd.
What we cover
- Connectivity: eSIM, local data options, and VPN guidance for tourists
- Payments: Alipay, WeChat Pay, cards, and cashless travel tips
- Stays: Shanghai neighborhoods, airport hotels, and expo-adjacent lodging (lodging only)
How we make money
We may earn affiliate commissions from travel and connectivity partners (such as eSIM, VPN, and hotel booking platforms). Recommendations are based on traveler usefulness. See our affiliate disclosure.
Display advertising slots are reserved site-wide for future premium ad networks once traffic thresholds are met. Ads will never include game distribution or expo ticket hard-sells.
Editorial standards
Guides lead with a direct answer, use comparison tables, include FAQ blocks, cite official or primary sources when fees/policies are named, and tell readers to verify live in-app screens because China inbound payment and telecom SKUs change.