China Travel Guides
Practical China guides for first-time foreign visitors
Start with payment, apps and internet before arrival. Then use the first-day, metro, train and city guides while planning your trip.
Payment
China Payment Guide for Tourists 2026
The practical China payment guide for foreign tourists: Alipay, WeChat Pay, international cards, cash backup, airport arrival, metro, taxis, hotels and payment problems.
Open guide →💳How to Use Alipay in China as a Foreigner
A practical Alipay guide for foreign visitors in China: passport verification, Visa and Mastercard setup, QR payments, transport codes, Didi, restaurants and common fixes.
Open guide →💬WeChat Pay for Foreigners in China
Learn how foreign visitors can use WeChat Pay in China, when it is useful, how it compares with Alipay, and what to do if setup or payment fails.
Open guide →Apps & Internet
Best Apps for Traveling in China
The essential China travel app checklist for foreign visitors: payment, maps, translation, taxis, trains, hotels, food, internet and backup tools.
Open guide →📶China eSIM and Internet Guide for Tourists
A practical guide to internet access in China for tourists: eSIM, roaming, local SIM, hotel Wi-Fi, VPN planning, payment apps and backup connectivity.
Open guide →Arrival & Transport
First Day in China Guide for Foreign Visitors
A practical first-day China guide for foreign visitors: airport arrival, internet, payment test, Didi or metro, hotel check-in, first meal and emergency backup plan.
Open guide →🚇How to Take the Metro in China
A beginner-friendly China metro guide for tourists: tickets, QR codes, security checks, transfers, exits, airport lines and common subway mistakes.
Open guide →🚄How to Take High-Speed Trains in China
A foreign visitor guide to China's high-speed trains: booking tickets, passport rules, station security, waiting halls, boarding, seats, changes and refunds.
Open guide →City Guides
Shanghai Travel Guide for First-Time Visitors
A practical Shanghai first-time visitor guide: best areas, 3-day itinerary, metro tips, The Bund, Yu Garden, Lujiazui, food, payment and common mistakes.
Open guide →🏯Beijing Travel Guide for First-Time Visitors
A practical Beijing guide for first-time visitors: 5-day itinerary, Forbidden City, Great Wall, hutongs, subway, tickets, payment, apps and common mistakes.
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