Entry
China visa and entry: what to check before you book
A practical starting point for passports, visa-free transit and arrival documents.
Updated · 6 min readChina travel guide
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Written and maintained by our China team to make entry, money, transport and timing easier.
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Money
Mobile payments in China for international visitors
How to prepare Alipay, WeChat Pay, cards and a sensible cash backup.
Updated · 5 min readGetting around
A first-timer’s guide to high-speed rail in China
Tickets, stations, luggage and how early to arrive without wasting half a day.
Updated · 7 min readPlanning
When is the best time to visit China?
A region-by-region way to choose dates, weather and crowd levels.
Updated · 8 min read