All guides
Everything in one place
Pick a topic from the menu on the left. Most people start with the 10-day plan, then sort out internet and payments.
Practical guides
The tasks that actually trip people up.
Visas & entry
The L visa rule, the 240-hour transit waiver, and the exact paperwork.
Read →Paying in China
Alipay setup that works, plus payment-fail fixes.
Read →Internet & apps
VPN, eSIM, and the apps you'll actually use.
Read →Hotels & stays
Book places that accept your passport.
Read →Getting around
Trains, DiDi, metro, navigation.
Read →Culture differences
No tipping, shared plates, and the eight great cuisines.
Read →Itineraries
A ready-to-copy route.
10 days: Beijing → Xi'an → Shanghai → Hangzhou
The classic route plus two days in Hangzhou, day by day with booking and transport guidance.
Read the itinerary →Destinations
City guides, expand a city in the left menu for its attractions.