Visa & Entry
Tibet Travel Permit: What Foreigners Need, Who Issues It and How to Apply
Which permits a foreigner needs for Tibet, who issues them, how agencies apply, visa-free entry and Tibet, who...
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Visa & Entry
Do You Need a Visa for China? Check by Nationality
One table answers it: every nationality with a visa-free route into mainland China — 30-day entry, 240-hour transit,...
Visa & Entry
China's 240-Hour Visa-Free Transit: Who Qualifies and How It Works
Not on China's visa-free list? If you're flying on to a third country, the 240-hour transit policy lets you enter...
Packing
What to Pack for China: A Complete Packing Guide
What to pack for China: the three things you can't fix after landing, toiletries hotels no longer provide, medicine...
Apps & Connectivity
WeChat Setup Guide for Foreigners: Sign-Up, Verification, Pay and Translation
Set up WeChat at home before your China trip: sign up with your own number, pass the extra security check (three...
Visa & Entry
China Visa Types Explained: Which Letter Is Your Trip?
L, M, Z, Q, S — China's sixteen visa categories decoded, plus the routing question most guides skip: whether your...
Visa & Entry
China's 30-Day Visa-Free Entry: Who Qualifies and How It Works
Fifty nationalities can now visit China for up to 30 days with no visa at all. Who's on the list, what the stay...
Visa & Entry
Extending Your Stay in China: Rules, Offices and Deadlines
Already in China and want more time? Whether you can extend depends on how you entered. The rules for visa holders,...
Apps & Connectivity
Best Translation Apps for China: Offline, Camera and Conversation Compared
Which translation apps work in China: Apple Translate, Microsoft Translator, Youdao, Baidu, Tencent, Pleco and...
Packing
China Plug Adapters, Voltage and Power Bank Rules for Travelers
Do you need an adapter or converter in China? Plug shapes, 220V voltage, the CCC power bank rule for flights and...
Apps & Connectivity
Must-Have Apps for China: What to Install Before You Fly
The apps to install before a China trip — Alipay, WeChat, Amap, DiDi, 12306, a translator and a data plan — and the...
Apps & Connectivity
Best Map Apps for China: Amap, Apple Maps, Baidu and Why Not Google
Which map app to install for mainland China: Amap in English, Apple Maps on iPhone, Baidu for Chinese readers, why...