Free planning tool
Build a practical China arrival plan before you fly
Get a first-pass plan for payments, eSIM data, airport transport, app setup, cash backup, and daily pacing. It runs in your browser and does not save your answers.
Payment
Prepare Alipay and WeChat Pay
Set up at least one wallet and one backup payment method before arrival.
Internet
Choose an eSIM or roaming setup
Make sure you can load maps, translate, message, and call a ride on day one.
Transport
Plan your first route
Know your airport-to-hotel route and when to use metro, taxi, DiDi, or train.
Before using the planner
Read the setup guides if this is your first China trip
China trip planner for first-time visitors
Use the same planning order as this tool: internet, payment, airport route, apps, city order, and first-day checklist.
What to set up before traveling to China
A practical pre-departure checklist for Alipay, WeChat Pay, eSIM, DiDi, train tickets, maps, and cash backup.