Planning My Trip
Visa, payments, apps, internet and packing — everything to prepare before boarding.
Already in China
Airport, taxi, metro, hotel and food — practical answers for your first 24 hours.
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Discover China through practical tools and clear guidance
Visa, payments, apps, internet and packing — everything to prepare before boarding.
Airport, taxi, metro, hotel and food — practical answers for your first 24 hours.
Quick Actions
Skip the long articles. Choose a problem and follow a clear, practical guide.
Alipay and WeChat Pay with foreign cards.
eSIM, physical SIM and roaming options.
Didi setup, payment and airport pickup.
12306 and Trip.com with a foreign passport.
Download links and setup walkthroughs.
Booking and registration guidance.
Delivery apps, QR menus and useful phrases.
Numbers, procedures and immediate help.
Before You Fly
Tap each item when complete. Your checklist is saved automatically on this device.
First 24 Hours
Follow these steps from immigration to your first meal.
Keep your passport, entry documents and accommodation details ready.
Activate roaming, an eSIM or a local SIM before using maps and payments.
Use an airport train, metro or Didi. Keep your destination in Chinese.
Present your passport and confirm that your accommodation completes registration.
Make one small purchase before relying on Alipay or WeChat Pay.
Use a delivery app or scan the restaurant menu and pay at the table.
Toolbox
Simple utilities designed for immediate use during your trip.
CNY conversion
Important numbers
Major cities
Cost calculator
Show to locals
AQI and alerts
Chinese format
Custom checklist
Money Matters
Prepare more than one payment method and always keep a backup.
Use your normal phone number and complete account registration.
Follow the current in-app instructions for passport and card verification.
Add a supported card and make sure your name matches your identity document.
Test the setup before using it for transportation or a larger purchase.
Register and secure the account before traveling.
Follow the wallet and identity-verification flow shown inside the app.
Use matching personal information and complete bank verification when requested.
Learn how to scan a merchant code and show your own payment code.
Cash remains useful when mobile payments or internet access fail.
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.
Stay Safe
Save these numbers before the trip and verify local procedures at your destination.
Crime and urgent police assistance
Medical emergencies
Fire and rescue
Traffic accidents
Consular assistance line
Local government service line