Your China trip, made easier.
Practical guides for payments, eSIM, apps, metro, trains, taxis, hotels and first-day survival tips.
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What foreign visitors worry about first
Start with the essentials most visitors need before they feel ready for China.
Pay in China
Set up Alipay, WeChat Pay, cards and cash before your first purchase.
Get connected
Choose eSIM, roaming or WiFi so maps, translation and payments work on arrival.
Install the right apps
Know which apps foreign visitors actually need before landing in China.
First day in China
A practical landing-day checklist for airport, hotel, payment and transport.
Quick video guides
Solve a China travel problem in about 60 seconds
Watch the short overview first, then use the chapters, transcript and practical checklist for your trip.
▶ 58 secSet up Alipay and payment backups
Learn QR payments, international cards and the backups to prepare before your first purchase.
▶ 50 secGet online after landing
Prepare eSIM, roaming and WiFi backups so maps, translation and payment apps work right away.
▶ 53 secHandle your first hour in China
Follow a calm arrival order for mobile data, payment, hotel details, transport and check-in.
▶ 56 secMove around by metro
Understand metro tickets, gates, signs and transfers before your first ride in China.
▶ 60 secCheck in with confidence
Bring the right passport details, hotel booking and Chinese address for a smoother arrival.
Travel flow
Find the right help for your travel moment.
Whether you are packing, landing, crossing the city or shopping, ChinaEasy points you to the next practical step.
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China travel essentials
Practical China travel guides for foreign visitors
ChinaEasy focuses on the practical problems tourists search for most: how to pay, get online, move around, check in, buy train tickets and handle everyday travel moments in China.
China payment guide
Learn how foreign tourists can use Alipay, WeChat Pay, Visa, Mastercard and cash in China.
China eSIM and internet
Compare eSIM, roaming and WiFi options before you arrive, so maps and translation work immediately.
China transport basics
Use metro, Didi, taxis, train stations and high-speed rail with less confusion.
Hotel and arrival help
Prepare passport checks, hotel addresses, airport transfers and your first 24 hours in China.
China apps for tourists
Know the apps foreign visitors should install for payments, maps, trains, translation and food.
Shopping and tax refund
Understand tourist tax refund basics, shopping receipts and airport refund steps.
FAQ
China travel questions foreigners ask most
What should foreign visitors prepare before traveling to China?
Prepare mobile payments, an eSIM or roaming plan, translation tools, map access, hotel addresses, passport details and key transport apps before your trip.
Can tourists use Alipay and WeChat Pay in China?
Many foreign visitors can use Alipay or WeChat Pay by linking an international card, but it is smart to also carry a backup card and some cash.
Do I need an eSIM for China travel?
An eSIM or roaming plan is strongly recommended because it helps with maps, translation, payment apps, hotel details and transport immediately after landing.
Is China easy for first-time visitors?
China is much easier when payments, internet, transport apps, train tickets and hotel addresses are prepared before arrival.
Ready when you are
Start with one clear next step.
Use the checklist if you are preparing for China, or browse the guide library if you already know what you need.