China Travel Guides
Every guide answers "exactly how" — not just "what." From visa applications and entry rules to WeChat setup, food ordering, and scam avoidance. Grouped by when you need them.
Before You Book
3 guidesUnderstand your entry options before you book — visa requirements, visa-free eligibility for 50 countries, and 240-hour transit rules.
Chinese Visas & Entry Documents
The complete document checklist for entering China — tourist visa application, passport rules, what to carry, and what happens at the border.
China's Visa-Free Entry Policy
50 countries currently qualify for visa-free entry to China for up to 30 days. Full country list, expiry dates, and what the policy does and doesn't cover.
240-Hour Visa-Free Transit
China's transit visa-free policy now gives eligible passport holders 10 full days (240 hours) with freedom to enter one city and exit another. Full rules, eligible countries, ports, and step-by-step procedure.
After You Book
2 guidesEverything to set up, download, and prepare in the 2–4 weeks before departure.
Before Your Departure
Everything to set up before flying to China — eSIM, mobile payments, VPN, offline maps, packing, money, safety, food, and what to do in an emergency.
Essential Apps for China Travel
Six apps to install and test before you board — VPN, WeChat Pay, Alipay, Amap, DiDi, and Trip.com. Install order matters. Setup from inside China is significantly harder.
While You're There
2 guidesOn-the-ground guides — how to use essential apps, order food confidently, and avoid the most common tourist traps.
Unlock the Logic of Chinese Menus
Menus follow a consistent national structure. Pricing is by protein, not portion. Regional cuisines have distinct flavour codes. And many dishes don't contain what their name suggests — here's how to read all of it.
Tourist Traps & Scams to Avoid
The common scams still running in 2026 — classic and new — with exact locations, how to exit mid-scam, a city-by-city risk map, and the official complaint channels that actually work.