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China is easier
when you arrive
ready.
Set up entry, payments, internet, apps and transport for an independent trip to China.
Especially helpful on a first trip. Useful every time you go.
BASICS
Set up the
essentials
- 01Entry & documentsCheck requirements→
- 02PaymentsSet up mobile payment→
- 03InternetChoose your connection→
- 04Apps & navigationGet the essential tools→
- 05TransportPlan how you’ll get around→
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Browse by preparation area or open the public Master Checklist. No account or personal checklist is required.
Entry & documents
Check which entry route may apply and prepare the documents you may need.
Open guide ↗Money & payment
Set up a primary way to pay and keep a reliable backup for your trip.
Open guide ↗Internet access
Choose how to get online and check the services that matter to you.
Open guide ↗Essential apps
Install and test the payment, navigation, transport and translation tools you need.
Open guide ↗Arrival & transport
Save your destination and plan how you will get from the airport and around locally.
Open guide ↗All eight essentials
See the complete public preparation map and start with the task that matters now.
Open guide ↗Popular field guides
Do You Need a Visa for China?
A practical entry guide for eligibility, route logic and official verification.
Does WhatsApp Work in China?
A connection-based answer with account preparation and recovery steps.
Does Google Maps Work in China?
A practical answer with alternatives and the next navigation steps.
We help with the awkward bits
other travel guides skip.
No endless city lists. No vague advice. Just the exact setup steps you need to travel independently and feel at home from day one.
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