Guide Hub for
Travel in China

Find the right guide for the moment you are in: planning your route, setting up daily essentials, getting around, eating well, or handling health and safety.

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Featured guides first, then a compact library grouped by the travel moment you need to solve.

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practical guides

travel stages

first-trip hub

Start with payments

Set up Alipay, WeChat Pay, cards, and cash before small daily moments become stressful.

Plan your route

Turn your days, cities, travel style, and pace into a practical first-trip route.

Know transport basics

Understand metro, taxi, high-speed rail, and city movement before arrival.

Complete library

Browse guides by what you need to solve

Each section is grouped around a traveler task, so the page works as a hub instead of a flat directory.

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.

Interactive

First-time essentials

Set up the basics that make travel in China much easier.

Visa Information

Visa-free entry, 240-hour transit, tourist L visa preparation, documents, and entry-route checks.

What Not to Bring to China

Prohibited items, food and plant restrictions, medicine, cash, alcohol, tobacco, and customs declarations.

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.

QR Codes

Use and save the QR codes needed during your trip.

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.

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