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Before you fly
Visa & Entry
Check eligibility, passport details and the documents to keep ready.
Read guide → MoneyPaying in China
Set up mobile payments and keep a reliable backup method.
Read guide → ConnectivityInternet & eSIM
Choose between roaming, an eSIM and a local physical SIM.
Read guide → Getting aroundTrains, Metro & Taxi
Understand booking, identity checks and city transportation.
Read guide → AccommodationHotels & Registration
Book a suitable stay and know what happens at check-in.
Read guide → CommunicationUseful Chinese Phrases
Listen, translate and save practical phrases for your trip.
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China Travel Checklist for First-Time Visitors
A step-by-step China travel checklist for first-time visitors: visas, payments, internet, apps, hotels, rail and arrival.
Read article → Common questions · ArticleAlipay and WeChat Pay in China: Guide for Foreign Cards
How international visitors can set up Alipay or WeChat Pay with eligible foreign cards, use QR codes and keep backup payments.
Read article → Trip planning · ArticleHow to Book China High-Speed Train Tickets With a Foreign Passport
Foreign-passport travel guide to Chinese high-speed trains: 12306 verification, correct stations, ticket booking and boarding.
Read article → Common questions · ArticleChina Hotel and Accommodation Registration Rules for Foreign Visitors
Foreign visitors in China: hotel passport check-in, non-hotel accommodation registration, and nationwide online registration introduced on September 21, 2026.
Read article → Common questions · ArticleInternet in China: eSIM vs Roaming vs Local SIM for Tourists
How to choose internet in China: travel eSIM, home-carrier roaming or local physical SIM, with device checks and backup tips.
Read article → Trip planning · ArticleYour First 24 Hours in China
An airport-to-hotel arrival plan covering transport, connectivity, check-in and everyday essentials.
Read article → Trip planning · ArticleChina Visa or Visa-Free?
A step-by-step checklist for checking eligibility through official Chinese immigration sources.
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