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Visa & Entry

How to Apply for a China Visa: Step-by-Step Guide

A clear walkthrough of the China visa application process: the new online system, photo and document requirements,...

11 min read
China travel essentials laid out flat: passport, phone with Alipay QR code, universal plug adapter, power bank, medication and RMB cash
Packing

Essential Items Checklist for China

A practical, category-by-category packing checklist for China — documents, payments, phone setup, plugs, medication,...

11 min read
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Apps & Connectivity

DiDi Guide: How to Use China's Ride-Hailing App as a Foreigner

DiDi is China's main ride-hailing app, and it works in English with foreign cards. Here's how to download the right...

9 min read
Four panels showing what to wear in China across seasons: summer light clothing, winter down jackets in the snowy north, autumn layers, and a scarf covering shoulders at a temple
Packing

Clothing by Season

What to wear in China depends heavily on when and where you go. This season-by-season packing guide covers summer...

11 min read
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Apps & Connectivity

China SIM Card & eSIM Guide

How to stay connected in China as a tourist: physical SIM vs travel eSIM, where to buy at the airport or online,...

11 min read
International travelers in the arrivals hall going through China immigration at a modern airport
Visa & Entry

Arriving in China: Immigration & Customs

A step-by-step walkthrough of the China immigration process — from the arrival card and fingerprint scan to customs...

11 min read
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