Visa & Entry
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Visas, transport and stays, all in one place.
Before You Fly
Tap each item when complete. Your checklist is saved automatically on this device.
Money Matters
Prepare more than one payment method and always keep a backup.
Use your normal phone number and complete account registration.
Want the full walkthrough? We documented our real-device registration and card-binding process with screenshots.
View detailed guide →Add your bank card in the app.
Check if your card works
Compatibility depends on the card network logo on your card, not the issuing bank. Virtual and prepaid cards are usually rejected — use a physical card.
Register and secure the account before traveling.
Want the full walkthrough? We documented our real-device registration and card-binding process with screenshots.
View detailed guide →Open Me → Services → Wallet.
Use matching personal information and complete bank verification when requested.
Check if your card works
Compatibility depends on the card network logo on your card, not the issuing bank. Virtual and prepaid cards are usually rejected — use a physical card.
Learn how to scan a merchant code and show your own payment code.
Cash remains useful when mobile payments or internet access fail.
All banks in China exchange foreign currency for RMB — bring your passport. Check live exchange rates →
Smaller denominations are easier to use for transportation and local purchases.
International cards are more common at large hotels than at smaller local businesses.
When one payment method fails, the other may still work.
Only scan codes displayed by the merchant or inside a trusted app.
Confirm the merchant name and payment amount before approving.
Quick Actions
Skip the long articles. Choose a problem and follow a clear, practical guide.
Alipay and WeChat Pay with foreign cards.
NeweSIM, physical SIM and roaming options.
Find the right official rules for your passport.
Open China Railway’s official booking website.
Download links and setup walkthroughs.
Use a free China travel budget calculator.
Choose restaurant ordering or delivery. Open only the steps you need.
Numbers, procedures and immediate help.
Toolbox
Simple utilities designed for immediate use during your trip.
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Read practical articles on payments, trains, internet and hotel rules — then use our step-by-step tools.
Stay Safe
Save these numbers before the trip and verify local procedures at your destination.
Crime and urgent police assistance
120Medical emergencies
119Fire and rescue
122Traffic accidents
12308Consular assistance line
12345Local government service line
Compare selected home-country rules with mainland China before you travel.