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Updated March 2026

China Travel Guide 2026:Everything You Need to Visit China

Planning a trip to China? Get your eSIM, set up Alipay, check visa-free eligibility, and download VPNs that actually work. Join 10,000+ travelers who arrived prepared.

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Your Prep Timeline

7 Days Before

Buy eSIM

Crucial: Install your eSIM while you still have unrestricted internet.

3 Days Before

Connect Alipay/Wise

Verify your identity and link your cards for cashless payments.

After Landing

Book High-Speed Rail

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Step 1: Get Your eSIM

Must be installed before landing

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Step 2: Setup Payments

China is cashless. Use Wise to link your home card to Alipay easily.

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Step 3: Book Travel

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