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Plan every step of your journey — from visas and payments to airports and hotels.
Where are you in your China trip?
Check entry options, likely costs and what a first visit involves.
02Prepare your documents, payments, internet and hotel in a clear order.
03Find immediate help with transport, payments, addresses and communication.
Discover China through practical tools and clear guidance
Your next steps
Prepare your documents, payments, internet and hotel in a clear order.
Quick Actions
Skip the long articles. Choose a problem and follow a clear, practical guide.
Alipay and WeChat Pay with foreign cards.
NeweSIM, physical SIM and roaming options.
Find the right official rules for your passport.
Open China Railway’s official booking website.
Download links and setup walkthroughs.
Use a free China travel budget calculator.
Choose restaurant ordering or delivery. Open only the steps you need.
Numbers, procedures and immediate help.
Before You Fly
Tap each item when complete. Your checklist is saved automatically on this device.
Toolbox
Simple utilities designed for immediate use during your trip.
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Read practical articles on payments, trains, internet and hotel rules — then use our step-by-step tools.
Money Matters
Prepare more than one payment method and always keep a backup.
Use your normal phone number and complete account registration.
Want the full walkthrough? We documented our real-device registration and card-binding process with screenshots.
View detailed guide →Follow the current in-app instructions for passport and card verification.
Add a supported card and make sure your name matches your identity document.
Tip: test your card before you travel — after linking, make a small ¥1 top-up to confirm it works.
Check if your card works
Compatibility depends on the card network logo on your card, not the issuing bank. Virtual and prepaid cards are usually rejected — use a physical card.
Test the setup before using it for transportation or a larger purchase.
Register and secure the account before traveling.
Want the full walkthrough? We documented our real-device registration and card-binding process with screenshots.
View detailed guide →Follow the wallet and identity-verification flow shown inside the app.
Use matching personal information and complete bank verification when requested.
Tip: test your card before you travel — after linking, make a small ¥1 top-up to confirm it works.
Check if your card works
Compatibility depends on the card network logo on your card, not the issuing bank. Virtual and prepaid cards are usually rejected — use a physical card.
Learn how to scan a merchant code and show your own payment code.
Cash remains useful when mobile payments or internet access fail.
All banks in China exchange foreign currency for RMB — bring your passport. Check live exchange rates →
Smaller denominations are easier to use for transportation and local purchases.
International cards are more common at large hotels than at smaller local businesses.
When one payment method fails, the other may still work.
Only scan codes displayed by the merchant or inside a trusted app.
Confirm the merchant name and payment amount before approving.
Stay Safe
Save these numbers before the trip and verify local procedures at your destination.
Crime and urgent police assistance
Medical emergencies
Fire and rescue
Traffic accidents
Consular assistance line
Local government service line
Compare selected home-country rules with mainland China before you travel.
One short email when entry, payment or internet rules change. No spam.