If you only have 30 minutes
A short reading path for travelers who need a workable China setup fast.
Resource hub
China Travel Resources for Foreign Visitors
A practical resource hub for foreign visitors to China: payments, eSIMs, trains, visas, city guides, tools, and first-trip planning links.
Start here: first-trip setup
The shortest path from "I am going to China" to a workable arrival plan.
Payments and money
Mobile payments, cash backup, cards, and everyday checkout problems.
Internet and apps
Stay online, choose an eSIM, and know which apps work before arrival.
Transport and city guides
Trains, metro, airports, ride-hailing, and practical city planning.
Food, etiquette, and everyday life
Dining, tipping, delivery apps, street food, and practical habits that reduce friction on the ground.
Longer stays and remote work
For trips measured in weeks or months, start with legality, housing, payment, and work-tool reliability.