Practical guides

Alipay for Foreigners in China

Set up Alipay before or after arriving in China, bind an international card, understand possible limits, and prepare backup payment methods.

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China Entry Checklist for Foreign Travelers

Before flying to China, check passport validity, visa or visa-free status, onward ticket, hotel booking, insurance, mobile data, payment apps, customs, medicine, and plug adapters.

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China eSIM Guide for Foreign Travelers

Compare eSIM, roaming, Hong Kong eSIM with Mainland coverage, and local SIM options for China, including activation and backup tips.

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Official Sources and Update Policy

Learn how this site uses official sources, manual review, update logs, and disclaimers for China visa, transit, and entry policy information.

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China 240-Hour Visa-Free Transit Guide

A practical guide to China's 240-hour visa-free transit rule, including route logic, onward ticket checks, ports, stay areas, documents, and common refusal risks.

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WeChat Pay for Foreigners in China

A practical guide for setting up WeChat Pay, binding international cards, paying merchants, and handling common payment problems in China.

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About China Entry Guide

About China Entry Guide, an independent travel information tool for foreign visitors to China.

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China arrival toolkit

Practical China arrival guides for payment, eSIM, high-speed rail, airport flow, hotel registration, and first-day setup.

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China travel budget calculator

Estimate China travel costs for hotels, meals, local transport, attractions, eSIM, insurance, and airport transfers.

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Common apps for China travel

Common China travel apps for payments, maps, translation, ride-hailing, trains, hotels, flights, and messaging.

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China phone number guide

How foreign travelers can get or decide whether they need a China phone number, local SIM, passport registration, and app verification.

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Contact

Contact China Entry Guide for corrections, outdated policy reports, and partnership inquiries.

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All countries entry index

Browse the full country index for China entry rules, visa-free eligibility, 240-hour transit notes, and country-specific travel preparation pages.

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Disclaimer

Disclaimer for China Entry Guide policy, visa, transit, and travel preparation information.

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Official entry policy updates

Official-source update feed for China entry policy, visa-free notices, 240-hour transit changes, and embassy announcements.

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Privacy policy

Privacy policy for China Entry Guide.

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China city route generator

Generate practical China city routes for Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, and Chengdu with arrival, transport, and itinerary steps.

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Terms of use

Terms of use for China Entry Guide.

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Update policy

How China Entry Guide reviews, updates, and publishes policy-sensitive travel information.

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China visa types explained

Understand China visa categories for tourism, business, work, study, family visits, transit, crew, and journalism.

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