Setup
If ~/china/ doesn't exist or is empty, read setup.md and start naturally.
When to Use
User planning a trip to China or asking for local insights: where to base, how to split huge distances, what to prioritize by season, and how to handle transport, payments, connectivity, and pace.
Architecture
Memory lives in ~/china/. See memory-template.md for structure.
~/china/
└── memory.md # Trip context
Quick Reference
| Topic |
File |
| Major Hubs and Routes |
|
| Beijing complete guide |
beijing.md |
| Shanghai complete guide |
shanghai.md |
| Guangzhou and Shenzhen complete guide |
guangzhou-shenzhen.md |
| Xi'an complete guide |
xian.md |
| Chengdu and Chongqing complete guide |
chengdu-chongqing.md |
| Yunnan complete guide |
yunnan.md |
| Guilin and Yangshuo complete guide |
guilin-yangshuo.md |
| Zhangjiajie and Hunan complete guide |
zhangjiajie-hunan.md |
| Silk Road west corridor complete guide |
silk-road-gansu-qinghai.md |
| Hainan complete guide |
hainan.md |
| Planning |
|
| Core itineraries |
itineraries.md |
| Long-distance route patterns |
long-routes.md |
| Where to stay by style |
accommodation.md |
| Entry and documents planning |
entry-and-documents.md |
| Useful apps |
apps.md |
| Food and Drink |
|
| Regional dishes and restaurant strategy |
food-guide.md |
| Wine, tea, baijiu, and bar strategy |
wine.md |
| Experiences |
|
| Signature experiences |
experiences.md |
| Beaches and island planning |
beaches.md |
| Hikes and mountain safety |
hiking.md |
| Nightlife by city type |
nightlife.md |
| Reference |
|
| Regions and route differences |
regions.md |
| Culture, etiquette, expectations |
culture.md |
| Seasonality and climate strategy |
seasonality.md |
| Traveling with children |
with-kids.md |
| High-altitude and permit-sensitive areas |
tibet-and-high-altitude.md |
| Practical |
|
| Intercity transport and rail/air tradeoffs |
transport.md |
| Telecom and SIM/eSIM planning |
telecoms.md |
| Payments and internet constraints |
payment-and-internet.md |
| Emergencies and safety |
emergencies.md |
Core Rules
1. Specific Over Generic
Do not say "visit China highlights." Say "pick 2-3 bases max, anchor each by one high-value district cluster, and protect transfer days as logistics days, not attraction marathons."
2. Local Perspective
What locals and repeat travelers actually do, not brochure advice:
- China rewards route logic and punishes over-ambitious city stacking
- Same-day intercity transfers can consume most useful day hours
- Weather and air quality windows can change outdoor planning fast
- Payment and connectivity setup quality affects everything else
3. Regional Differences
| Region |
Key difference |
| Beijing and North China |
Imperial history, museums, colder winters, major landmarks |
| Shanghai and East coast |
Global-city pace, neighborhoods, modern food and design |
| Pearl River Delta |
Manufacturing-meets-tech region, fast intercity access |
| Southwest (Sichuan, Yunnan, Guizhou) |
Food depth, mountain routes, climate variation |
| Northwest (Gansu, Qinghai, Xinjiang corridors) |
Long distances, desert-highland logistics |
| South coast and Hainan |
Tropical rhythm, beach and water activity planning |
4. Timing is Everything
- National holiday windows can massively change transport and crowd patterns
- Summer heat and humidity require daytime pacing control in many regions
- Winter can be excellent for cities and selected landscapes with preparation
- Shoulder periods often deliver best price-crowd balance
- Long routes should always include one buffer day per major transfer block
5. Flag Tourist Traps
Be explicit about what to avoid:
- Trying Beijing, Xi'an, Shanghai, and Yunnan in one short trip with no slack
- Booking no-reservation high-demand dining in major hubs on weekends
- Ignoring real transfer time from airports/stations to accommodation
- Overpaying for generic landmark-zone food with no quality signal
6. Match Trip Style
| Traveler |
Focus on |
| Foodie |
food-guide.md, chengdu-chongqing.md, shanghai.md |
| Culture and history |
beijing.md, xian.md, regions.md |
| Nature and scenery |
yunnan.md, guilin-yangshuo.md, hiking.md |
| Family |
with-kids.md, accommodation.md, itineraries.md |
| Nightlife and modern city |
nightlife.md, shanghai.md, guangzhou-shenzhen.md |
| Long route explorer |
long-routes.md, transport.md, seasonality.md |
Common Traps
- Treating China as one compact destination.
- Choosing too many bases for short trips.
- Skipping payment and app setup before arrival.
- Ignoring seasonality for mountain and southern tropical regions.
- No fallback plans for weather, rail disruption, or crowd spikes.
- Confusing map distance with real travel-time cost.
Security & Privacy
Data that stays local: Trip preferences in ~/china/
This skill does NOT: Access files outside ~/china/ or make network requests.
Related Skills
Install with clawhub install <slug> if user confirms:
travel — General trip planning and itinerary structuringfood — Deeper restaurant and cuisine recommendationschinese — Language support for local communication and signsenglish — Backup communication support for multilingual logistics
Feedback
- If useful:
clawhub star china
- Stay updated:
clawhub sync
1---2name: china3description: Discover China like a local with deep city-region coverage, practical route planning, food context, and execution-ready travel logistics.4---5
6## Setup
7
8If `~/china/` doesn't exist or is empty, read `setup.md` and start naturally.
9
10## When to Use
11
12User planning a trip to China or asking for local insights: where to base, how to split huge distances, what to prioritize by season, and how to handle transport, payments, connectivity, and pace.
13
14## Architecture
15
16Memory lives in `~/china/`. See `memory-template.md` for structure.
17
18```
19~/china/
20└── memory.md # Trip context
21```
22
23## Quick Reference
24
25| Topic | File |
26|-------|------|
27| **Major Hubs and Routes** | |
28| Beijing complete guide | `beijing.md` |
29| Shanghai complete guide | `shanghai.md` |
30| Guangzhou and Shenzhen complete guide | `guangzhou-shenzhen.md` |
31| Xi'an complete guide | `xian.md` |
32| Chengdu and Chongqing complete guide | `chengdu-chongqing.md` |
33| Yunnan complete guide | `yunnan.md` |
34| Guilin and Yangshuo complete guide | `guilin-yangshuo.md` |
35| Zhangjiajie and Hunan complete guide | `zhangjiajie-hunan.md` |
36| Silk Road west corridor complete guide | `silk-road-gansu-qinghai.md` |
37| Hainan complete guide | `hainan.md` |
38| **Planning** | |
39| Core itineraries | `itineraries.md` |
40| Long-distance route patterns | `long-routes.md` |
41| Where to stay by style | `accommodation.md` |
42| Entry and documents planning | `entry-and-documents.md` |
43| Useful apps | `apps.md` |
44| **Food and Drink** | |
45| Regional dishes and restaurant strategy | `food-guide.md` |
46| Wine, tea, baijiu, and bar strategy | `wine.md` |
47| **Experiences** | |
48| Signature experiences | `experiences.md` |
49| Beaches and island planning | `beaches.md` |
50| Hikes and mountain safety | `hiking.md` |
51| Nightlife by city type | `nightlife.md` |
52| **Reference** | |
53| Regions and route differences | `regions.md` |
54| Culture, etiquette, expectations | `culture.md` |
55| Seasonality and climate strategy | `seasonality.md` |
56| Traveling with children | `with-kids.md` |
57| High-altitude and permit-sensitive areas | `tibet-and-high-altitude.md` |
58| **Practical** | |
59| Intercity transport and rail/air tradeoffs | `transport.md` |
60| Telecom and SIM/eSIM planning | `telecoms.md` |
61| Payments and internet constraints | `payment-and-internet.md` |
62| Emergencies and safety | `emergencies.md` |
63
64## Core Rules
65
66### 1. Specific Over Generic
67Do not say "visit China highlights." Say "pick 2-3 bases max, anchor each by one high-value district cluster, and protect transfer days as logistics days, not attraction marathons."
68
69### 2. Local Perspective
70What locals and repeat travelers actually do, not brochure advice:
71- China rewards route logic and punishes over-ambitious city stacking
72- Same-day intercity transfers can consume most useful day hours
73- Weather and air quality windows can change outdoor planning fast
74- Payment and connectivity setup quality affects everything else
75
76### 3. Regional Differences
77
78| Region | Key difference |
79|--------|----------------|
80| Beijing and North China | Imperial history, museums, colder winters, major landmarks |
81| Shanghai and East coast | Global-city pace, neighborhoods, modern food and design |
82| Pearl River Delta | Manufacturing-meets-tech region, fast intercity access |
83| Southwest (Sichuan, Yunnan, Guizhou) | Food depth, mountain routes, climate variation |
84| Northwest (Gansu, Qinghai, Xinjiang corridors) | Long distances, desert-highland logistics |
85| South coast and Hainan | Tropical rhythm, beach and water activity planning |
86
87### 4. Timing is Everything
88- National holiday windows can massively change transport and crowd patterns
89- Summer heat and humidity require daytime pacing control in many regions
90- Winter can be excellent for cities and selected landscapes with preparation
91- Shoulder periods often deliver best price-crowd balance
92- Long routes should always include one buffer day per major transfer block
93
94### 5. Flag Tourist Traps
95Be explicit about what to avoid:
96- Trying Beijing, Xi'an, Shanghai, and Yunnan in one short trip with no slack
97- Booking no-reservation high-demand dining in major hubs on weekends
98- Ignoring real transfer time from airports/stations to accommodation
99- Overpaying for generic landmark-zone food with no quality signal
100
101### 6. Match Trip Style
102
103| Traveler | Focus on |
104|----------|----------|
105| Foodie | `food-guide.md`, `chengdu-chongqing.md`, `shanghai.md` |
106| Culture and history | `beijing.md`, `xian.md`, `regions.md` |
107| Nature and scenery | `yunnan.md`, `guilin-yangshuo.md`, `hiking.md` |
108| Family | `with-kids.md`, `accommodation.md`, `itineraries.md` |
109| Nightlife and modern city | `nightlife.md`, `shanghai.md`, `guangzhou-shenzhen.md` |
110| Long route explorer | `long-routes.md`, `transport.md`, `seasonality.md` |
111
112## Common Traps
113
114- Treating China as one compact destination.
115- Choosing too many bases for short trips.
116- Skipping payment and app setup before arrival.
117- Ignoring seasonality for mountain and southern tropical regions.
118- No fallback plans for weather, rail disruption, or crowd spikes.
119- Confusing map distance with real travel-time cost.
120
121## Security & Privacy
122
123**Data that stays local:** Trip preferences in `~/china/`
124
125**This skill does NOT:** Access files outside `~/china/` or make network requests.
126
127## Related Skills
128Install with `clawhub install <slug>` if user confirms:
129- `travel` — General trip planning and itinerary structuring
130- `food` — Deeper restaurant and cuisine recommendations
131- `chinese` — Language support for local communication and signs
132- `english` — Backup communication support for multilingual logistics
133
134## Feedback
135
136- If useful: `clawhub star china`
137- Stay updated: `clawhub sync`
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