China Travel Guide 2026:
Everything You Need to Visit China
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Internet & eSIM
eSIM, VPNs, blocked apps, and Google access.
Payments & Apps
Alipay, WeChat, Didi, and app setup guides.
Transportation
High-speed rail, train phrases, taxis, and routes.
Visa & Entry
Visa-free transit, safety, tax refund, and arrival prep.
Itineraries
First-time China routes, 7/10/14-day plans, and budgets.
Food & Culture
What to eat, how to order, and useful local tips.
Popular Destinations in China
City guides, itinerary cards, foods, and first-time tips for China’s most useful travel bases.
Xi'an
Northwest China · China
Step into ancient China with Terracotta Warriors, city wall cycling, Muslim Quarter food, and Silk Road history.
Shenzhen
Guangdong · China
See modern China through tech districts, green parks, skyscrapers, design culture, and Hong Kong-side routes.
Guangzhou
Guangdong · China
Taste Cantonese cuisine, Pearl River night views, old trade history, and easy links across southern China.
Hangzhou
Zhejiang · China
Enjoy West Lake, misty temples, Dragon Well tea villages, poetic walks, and a gentle Shanghai side trip.
Suzhou
Jiangsu · China
Wander classical gardens, old canals, silk heritage, white-wall lanes, and calm Jiangnan scenery near Shanghai.
Guilin & Yangshuo
Guangxi · China
Plan for Li River karst peaks, Yangshuo countryside, rice noodles, river cruises, and China’s classic landscape views.
Nanjing
Jiangsu · China
Explore Ming history, massive city walls, Qinhuai River night lights, salted duck, and easy rail links from Shanghai.
Kunming
Yunnan · China
Start a Yunnan route with spring-like weather, Stone Forest landscapes, flower markets, and bold local food.
Your Prep Timeline
Buy eSIM
Crucial: Install your eSIM while you still have unrestricted internet.
Connect Alipay/Wise
Verify your identity and link your cards for cashless payments.
Book High-Speed Rail
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Step 1: Get Your eSIM
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Step 2: Setup Payments
China is cashless. Use Wise to link your home card to Alipay easily.
- No Chinese bank account needed
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- Works at 99% of shops
Step 3: Book Travel
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- Book Trains in English
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