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.

If you only have 30 minutes

A short reading path for travelers who need a workable China setup fast.

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.