Planning a Trip to China?
If you are planning to travel to China, it is helpful to prepare a few things in advance. Traveling in China can be very convenient, but some details may be different from what you are used to, especially when it comes to payment, internet access, transportation, hotel check-in, and using local apps.
Before your trip, I recommend checking the basic travel requirements and preparing the tools you may need for daily life in China.
- Check your visa and passport requirements.
- Prepare mobile payment, such as Alipay or WeChat Pay.
- Arrange internet access, such as an eSIM, SIM card, or roaming plan.
- Learn how to book trains, taxis, hotels, and popular attractions.
- Save important addresses in Chinese before you travel.
- Learn some basic Chinese phrases for taxis, restaurants, shopping, and directions.
Recommended resource:
This Trip.com China Travel page includes a helpful video and guide about traveling in China. The video is a collaboration between Trip.com and 歪果仁研究协会, a media channel run by foreigners who have lived in China for many years. They introduce many practical details about traveling in China, including entry preparation, payment, transportation, internet access, hotels, and other useful travel information.
This Trip.com China Travel page includes a helpful video and guide about traveling in China. The video is a collaboration between Trip.com and 歪果仁研究协会, a media channel run by foreigners who have lived in China for many years. They introduce many practical details about traveling in China, including entry preparation, payment, transportation, internet access, hotels, and other useful travel information.
Read the full guide here: Trip.com China Travel Guide
Feel free to follow their YouTube channel as well — it's a great way to learn more about Chinese culture and everyday life: 歪果仁研究协会 Ychina