YOUR CLEARER WAY TO CHINA
Plan the trip.
See China clearly.
Straightforward, English-language guidance for the practical parts of a remarkable journey through China — from entry and payments to the first train ride.
BEFORE YOU GO
Put the essentials in place.
Start with the decisions that make arriving in a new country feel easy, rather than uncertain.
Know your route in
Visa-free policies, passport preparation, arrival cards, and the official checks worth making.
Pay without guesswork
Set up Alipay or WeChat Pay, understand card options, and keep a sensible backup.
Move with confidence
From high-speed rail tickets to airport transfers: the details for your first days.
POPULAR STARTING POINTS
Guides for the journey ahead.
No hype, no unnecessary complexity — just a useful place to start, with links to official sources where it matters.
How to use Alipay in China as a visitor
What to set up before you fly and what to do if your card is not accepted.
ENTRY · 7 MIN READChina visa & entry: your pre-departure checklist
The questions to answer before you commit to an itinerary.
ESSENTIALS · 5 MIN READCash, cards, and mobile payments in China
A practical overview of paying for daily travel expenses.