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How to Pay in China as a Foreign Visitor
Set up Alipay or WeChat Pay with an international card, test it before departure, and keep cash and bank-card backups.
7 min readRead article →Culture & differencesIs China Safe to Visit? A Practical Guide to Friendliness, Staring and Racism
Everyday interactions, photo requests, personal boundaries and useful Chinese phrases for foreign travelers.
6 min readRead article →Trip planningChina Travel Checklist for First-Time Visitors
Everything to set up before departure—from documents and apps to your first day.
7 min readRead article →Trip planningYour First 24 Hours in China: A Calm Arrival Plan
An airport-to-hotel checklist for international arrivals to China: connectivity, cash, maps, transport, hotel check-in and essential backup details.
6 min readRead article →Trip planningHow to Book China High-Speed Trains with a Foreign Passport
A practical 12306 high-speed rail guide for foreign passport holders: real-name verification, booking, station arrival and common mistakes.
7 min readRead article →Trip planningChina Visa or Visa-Free? A Pre-Departure Decision Checklist
Check the right Chinese visa or visa-free route for your passport, purpose, duration and arrival port—without relying on outdated blanket lists.
8 min readRead article →Common questionsChina Accommodation Registration for Foreigners: What Changed in 2026?
Nationwide online registration, the 24-hour rule, and how the process differs for hotels and private stays.
7 min readRead article →Common questionsInternet in China: eSIM, Roaming or Local SIM?
Compare roaming, travel eSIM and local SIMs before you fly, including passport registration and phone numbers.
6 min readRead article →Software & paymentsAlipay Registration & Card Binding: Full Step-by-Step Guide
13 annotated screenshots from a real hands-on test — register with a foreign number and link your card.
10 min readRead article →Software & paymentsWeChat Pay Registration & Card Binding: Full Step-by-Step Guide
24 annotated screenshots from a real hands-on test — register with a foreign number and link your card.
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