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Welcome to Baba Goes China!
I'm Magda, a travel blogger sharing authentic family adventures in China. Join me as I explore this incredible country with my family and share practical tips, honest reviews, and real experiences to help you plan your perfect China adventure.
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Lonely Planet China 2025 Edition
Lonely Planet about Baba goes China:
"The babagoeschina.com blog also has lots of useful tips for travelling in China with kids."
About this site
Hey, I'm Magda! 👋
你好 and welcome! My family and I accidentally fell in love with China during a 5-week trip with our daughters (ages 4 months and 2.5 years at the time).
What started as a COVID-postponed dream became our biggest travel obsession. Now we're learning Mandarin, celebrating Chinese festivals, and planning our next adventure.
Why This Blog Exists
Honestly? Planning that first China trip was scary. I couldn't find practical info anywhere and kept wondering things like "Will we find diapers?" (Yes, everywhere!)
So I created the resource I wish I'd had - real advice from a real family who's been there, done that, and loved every chaotic minute of it.
What You'll Find Here
✈️ Detailed destination guides with real family experiences
🗺️ Practical itineraries tested with kids in tow
🏨 Honest recommendations for hotels, tours, and activities
🗣️ Mandarin learning resources for the whole family
🎨 Cultural insights to enrich your China experience
Trust me, it's easier than you think!
Planning Tips
WeChat for Tourists: All You Need To Know (2025)
Step-by-Step Setup & Tips for Using WeChat in China
How to Use DiDi in China
Complete Guide for Foreigners (2025)
Must-have apps for a trip to China (2025)
All the essential apps to make your trip to China as frictionless as possible
China with Kids
Beijing vs Shanghai with Kids: Which Chinese City is Better for Families?
A case for why you might want to choose Beijing over Shanghai when planning a family trip to China
China with Kids: Yes, You Can Do This — Here's How
All-in-one trip planning advice from a family who keeps coming back (6 times and counting!)
A homestay in Tibetan countryside - with children!
Taking a baby and a toddler to a homestay in a village in the countryside near Lhasa
Latest From the Blog
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Where to Stay in Beijing: Best Hotels & Neighborhoods [2026 Guide]
Your guide to neighbourhoods and hotels for every budget
Tiger Leaping Gorge with kids
Complete Family Guide 2025
How to Use DiDi in China
Complete Guide for Foreigners (2025)
Ultimate Guide to Zhaoxing: China's Most Beautiful Dong Village
Everything you need to know to plan your trip to Zhaoxing, Guizhou
Where to Stay in Wuhan: Best Areas and Hotels (2025)
Best Hotels & Areas Guide 2025
Can You Teach Your Child a Language You Don't Speak? A Parent's Guide
Everything you need to know to set yourself up for success to teach your child a language you are not proficient in
Teaching Kids Chinese: Our Family's Journey & Essential Tips
How we (so far) successfully incorporated Mandarin in our already multilingual home
Where to Stay in Chongqing (Updated for 2026)
Best Areas & Hotels For First-Timers and Families
Into the cold: China‘s ultimate winter itinerary
Practical tips for planning an unforgettable winter adventure.
Harbin Ice and Snow Festival (2026)
Everything you need to know to plan your perfect festival experience - festival venues, tickets, recommended hotels and preparing for the cold.
Complete Guide to Harbin: Ice Festival & Things to Do (2026)
Everything you need to know to make the most of your winter visit to one of China‘s coldest cities
How to Get from Beijing Capital Airport to City Center (2025)
Complete guide to picking an option that is right for you