Originally Posted by
moondog
There are many ways to stay overnight in China that don't entail registration. In fact, my current landlord --who rents rooms out on airbnb type services-- doesn't even offer to register her guests unless they are applying for RPs.
Also, not a good idea to avoid registration. A friend on TWOV stayed at a friend's apartment and did not register at the local police station (but wrote down the address on the entry card). The police showed up at the door asking why.