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Travel in China
Find the right guide for entering China, planning your route, setting up daily essentials, getting around, eating well, or handling health and safety.
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Entry & arrival
Confirm entry requirements and prepare for your first hours in China.
Visa Information
Visa-free entry, 240-hour transit, tourist L visa preparation, documents, and entry-route checks.
Arrival in China
Immigration, baggage, customs, airport transport, and first steps after landing.
What Not to Bring to China
Prohibited items, food and plant restrictions, medicine, cash, alcohol, tobacco, and customs declarations.
China Arrival Card
Online entry declaration, official channels, QR receipt, changes, companions, and fraud warning.
Airport to Hotel
Choose airport rail, metro, DiDi, taxi, or a pre-booked transfer after arrival.
First 24 Hours in China
A calm first-day checklist after reaching your hotel.
QR Codes
Use and save the QR codes needed during your trip.
Plan your trip
Choose when to go, where to go, and how to shape your route.
City Guides
Compare major cities and choose where to start.
Top Attractions
See iconic sights for first-time visitors.
Attraction Tickets
Book tickets and handle reservations.
Seasonal Travel
Best times to visit China by weather, scenery, and crowds.
Itinerary Planner
Build a practical route for your first China trip.
InteractiveFirst-time essentials
Set up the basics that make travel in China much easier.
Payments
How payment works in China for foreign visitors.
Alipay
Set up and use Alipay for daily payments.
WeChat Pay
Use WeChat Pay in shops, taxis, restaurants, and mini programs.
Mobile Data & Internet
Mobile data, eSIM, roaming, SMS, and internet access.
Useful Apps
Maps, translation, payment, ride-hailing, and booking apps.
Accommodation
Where to stay, how to book, and what to know before check-in.
Getting around
Move around cities, take trains, book flights, and reach sights.
Mobility
Metro, bus, taxi, and local transport basics.
High-Speed Rail
How to book and take trains between Chinese cities.
Metro
How to use metro systems in major Chinese cities.
Bus
When buses are useful and how to pay or board.
Taxi & Ride-hailing
Use taxis and ride-hailing without confusion.
Domestic Flights
Book and take domestic flights between cities.
Food & daily life
Eat, shop, and handle everyday situations with confidence.
Food
What to eat, how to order, and dining tips.
How to Order Food
Useful ordering flow, phrases, and restaurant habits.
Regional Food
What to eat in major cities and regions.
Dietary Needs
Vegetarian, allergies, halal, and hidden ingredients.
Shopping
Where to shop and what foreign visitors should know.
Religion in China
Temples, mosques, churches, etiquette, photography, dress, and respectful visits.
Restrooms
Where to find toilets and what to prepare.
Health & safety
Know what to do if you need medicine, a hospital, or urgent help.
Healthcare
Pharmacies, hospitals, emergencies, and practical health tips.
Buying Medicine
Find pharmacies and explain simple symptoms.
Bringing Medicine
Prepare personal medicine before entering China.
Visiting Hospital
Hospitals, registration, payment, and what to bring.
Emergency Help
Know which number to call and what to prepare.