The person behind MyChinaCompass
China travel, explained from a local point of view
I’m Raymond, a born-and-raised Chinese local who works in cross-border e-commerce and builds MyChinaCompass in my spare time. I started the site to help international travelers understand the practical details and local context that generic destination lists often miss.
Local experience
Food, culture, etiquette, city movement, and daily travel notes come from lived experience and local observation.
Source checks
Visa, payment, internet, customs, safety, and transport guidance is checked against official or primary sources whenever rules matter.
Visible updates
High-impact guides are reviewed when policies, app flows, transport details, or reader reports show that something has changed.
Why I built this site
Working with people around the world showed me how often China is reduced to stereotypes, viral trends, or the same short list of attractions. At the same time, many English-language guides skip the small decisions that determine whether a trip feels easy: which apps to prepare, how long transfers really take, how payment works, or why a place matters locally.
MyChinaCompass is my attempt to close that gap. The goal is not to tell you there is one perfect China itinerary. It is to give you enough reliable context to choose your own route, move with confidence, and notice more than the postcard view.
What this site can—and cannot—do
MyChinaCompass is independent and reader-supported. It is not a government office, visa agency, bank, mobile carrier, or legal adviser. For entry, customs, money, safety, and transport requirements, use the guide as orientation and confirm the final decision with the relevant official provider.
If you find an outdated detail, broken link, changed rule, or local nuance I missed, email info@mychinacompass.com with the page URL and, when possible, the source or first-hand context. Corrections make the guide better for everyone.
Editorial note: local experience and source checks serve different purposes. I label uncertainty, avoid presenting sponsored claims as fact, and keep affiliate disclosures separate from practical recommendations.
Last reviewed: July 13, 2026.