Before You Go

What to pack for a China trip comes down to a few essentials most travelers overlook: a working VPN, mobile payments...

Set up WeChat before your China trip: how to register, link a foreign card to WeChat Pay, switch to English,...

Confused about which China visa you need? Here's a clear breakdown of all the main visa categories, plus the...

China's transit rules changed in late 2024. The old 72 and 144-hour transit policies are now a single 240-hour...

How to extend your China visa: where to apply, what documents you need, costs, processing time, and the overstay...

Travel insurance isn't required to enter China, but Chinese hospitals expect upfront payment and a medical...

Google Translate doesn't work in mainland China the way you'd expect. Here's an honest comparison of the translation...

Mainland China runs on 220V, 50Hz with Type A and Type I sockets. Here's exactly what adapters, chargers, and power...

The apps you actually need for a China trip — payments, maps, translation, transport, and connectivity — with setup...

Google Maps doesn't work properly in China, but you have good options. A practical comparison of Amap, Baidu Maps,...

What you can carry on China's high-speed trains, domestic flights, and metro systems, plus prohibited items, weight...

Google, Instagram, WhatsApp and many sites you use daily don't work in mainland China. Here's how to stay connected...