Practical China travel guides

Detailed tutorials answering high-intent questions about payments, eSIMs, blocked apps, maps, DiDi, trains, airports, safety and planning a first trip to China.

Before you travel

• Save the Chinese name and full address of every hotel, station and attraction.
• Set up at least two payment methods and keep a small cash backup.
• Check passport, visa or visa-free eligibility on an official government source.
• Recheck time-sensitive transport and attraction rules shortly before departure.

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