China · Arrival
Your first 24 hours in China: a practical arrival checklist
A compact sequence for entry documents, mobile data, payments, airport transport, and hotel check-in.
China travel library
Practical guides, organized around real travel questions.
Search by city or problem, then filter the result by topic. Every time-sensitive article carries a visible review date.
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China · Payments
Paying in China: mobile wallets, cards, and cash
Set up a practical payment stack before arrival and keep two fallback methods for small merchants or technical failures.
China · Transport
China train tickets: passports, booking, stations, and boarding
Use the official 12306 service, enter passport details exactly, and check the station name before every booking.
Beijing · City transport
Beijing transport: subway, taxis, and high-speed rail connections
Use the subway for predictable cross-city journeys, keep addresses in Chinese, and plan station transfers carefully.
Shanghai · Accommodation
Where to stay in Shanghai: five useful areas compared
Choose by metro access and daily interests: the Bund, People's Square, Jing'an, the former French Concession, or Lujiazui.
China · Connectivity
Getting online in China: roaming, eSIMs, local SIMs, and offline backups
Choose connectivity before arrival, verify device compatibility, and save critical travel information offline.