Before booking flights
Use the visa-free checker, best-time planner, and budget estimator before you lock dates and cities.
Tool center
Free China Travel Tools
Free interactive tools for China travel planning: check visa-free entry, payment card compatibility, eSIM options, trip budget, cash backup, power plugs, Chinese phrases, and taxi driver address cards.
Which tool should you use first?
Before departure
Use payment, eSIM, app, plug, and phrase tools while you still have time to fix setup problems at home.
On the ground in China
Use driver cards, currency conversion, and essential phrases when apps, taxis, menus, or front desks get confusing.
paid beta
Need a China backup plan before departure?
The Survival Kit remains free to try. The $9.90 early-access product adds a phone-ready offline setup path, Chinese display cards, update access, and beta support.
food allergy tool
Chinese Food Allergy Checker
Scan Chinese menu text for hidden allergens, risky sauces, shared oil, and cross-contamination risk. Built for travelers who need a Chinese chef card before ordering.
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China Survival Kit
Use full-screen translation cards and saved checklists for arrival, restaurants, hotels, and local communication.
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Show to Driver
Create a large Chinese address card for taxi drivers, hotel front desks, and asking directions on your phone.
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Visa-Free & Transit Checker
See if you can enter China visa-free, use 240-hour transit, or need to apply by nationality.
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Best Time to Visit China
See weather, crowds, and what to pack by city and month across major Chinese destinations.
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Budget & Cash Estimator
Estimate your total trip budget and how much cash to bring, by length, style, and city tier.
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eSIM Plan Comparator
Compare data allowance, validity, price, and network across the top China travel eSIMs.
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Payment Compatibility Checker
Check if your card works with Alipay and WeChat Pay, plus limits and fees, by nationality.
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Will My Apps Work in China?
Check if Google, WhatsApp, Instagram and more work without a VPN, with a local alternative for each.
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RMB Currency Converter
Convert your currency to yuan and back, and see what everyday things cost in China.
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Power Plug & Voltage Checker
Find out if you need a plug adapter or voltage converter for China, based on your home country.
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Clothing & Shoe Size Converter
Convert US, UK, and EU sizes to Chinese sizes for clothing and footwear before you shop.
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Essential Chinese Phrases
A printable list of must-know Mandarin phrases with pinyin for payment, transport, food, and help.
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