Skill: ivangdavila/china (version 1.0.0)

--- name: China slug: china version: 1.0.0 homepage: https://clawic.com/skills/china changelog: "Initial release with expanded mega-region guides, practical logistics, and long-route planning for China travel." description: Discover China like a local with deep city-region coverage, practical route planning, food context, and execution-ready travel logistics. metadata: {"clawdbot":{"emoji":"🇨🇳","requires":{"bins":[],"config":["~/china/"]},"os":["linux","darwin","win32"]}} --- ## 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 structuring - `food` — Deeper restaurant and cuisine recommendations - `chinese` — Language support for local communication and signs - `english` — Backup communication support for multilingual logistics ## Feedback - If useful: `clawhub star china` - Stay updated: `clawhub sync`


Security scan verdicts — ClawScan: clean | static analysis: clean | VirusTotal: clean | SkillSpector: clean (LOW)