Essential tips before you go to China

These insights will help eliminate over 90% of common travel issues in China.

Before You Go

  • Visa & Visa-Free Policies
  • Insurance & Health
  • Packing Checklist
  • Cultural Etiquette

Getting Around

  • Flights
  • Trains & High-Speed Rail
  • Public Transport
  • Taxi & Ride Sharing
  • Navigation Apps

Money & Payments

  • Alipay & WeChat Pay
  • Currency Exchange & ATMs
  • Tipping & Budgeting

Communication & Internet

  • SIM Cards & eSIMs
  • Wi-Fi & VPN Access
  • Useful Apps in China

Where to Go

  • Must-See Cities
  • Nature & Outdoors
  • East China (Shanghai, Beijing)
  • West China (Chengdu, Lhasa)

Food & Culture

  • Must-Try Foods
  • Dining Etiquette
  • Festivals & Traditions
  • Chinese Phrases for Travelers

Practical Tips

  • Safety & Laws
  • Electricity & Plugs
  • Weather by Season
  • Emergency Contacts

News & Updates

  • Latest Policy Changes

Resources

  • Downloadable Checklists
  • Offline Maps
  • Phrasebook PDFs