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China Survival Guide for Foreign Visitors

Everything you need before and during your trip to China: payments, transportation, internet, essential apps and practical travel setup.

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Payments

Set up mobile payments before you arrive.

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Alipay Setup

Download, verify your passport and link an international card.

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WeChat Pay Setup

Prepare WeChat Pay for restaurants, taxis and mini programs.

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Transportation

Use metro, trains and shared bikes with fewer mistakes.

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Metro Guide

Buy tickets, scan QR codes and transfer lines.

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High-Speed Rail Guide

Book, enter the station and board with your passport.

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Shared Bike Guide

Unlock shared bikes with Alipay, WeChat and local bike services.

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Internet

Stay connected and prepare backup access.

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eSIM Guide

Compare eSIM, roaming, SIM cards and hotel Wi-Fi.

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VPN Guide

Understand app access, internet limits and backup tools.

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Apps

Essential apps to prepare before China

Alipay

Payments, transport QR codes and daily local services.

WeChat

Messaging, WeChat Pay and local mini programs.

Trip.com

Hotels, flights and train tickets with English support.

Maps

Amap or Apple Maps for navigation and taxi pickup points.

Translation App

Translate menus, signs and short conversations.