Practical China Travel Guides
Every operational detail a first-time visitor needs, checked against current rules and real prices.
01
Paying In China: What Actually Works At The Counter
Alipay and WeChat Pay with a foreign card, plus the handful of places where you’ll still need cash.
02
The 240-Hour Visa-Free Transit Rule, Explained Plainly
Ten days, no visa — but only if you arrive from one country and leave for a third.
03
Getting Online In China: SIM, eSIM, And Which One To Choose
A local SIM is cheapest; a travel eSIM is fastest to set up. Bring your passport either way.
04
Plug Types In China: The One Thing Every Visitor Gets Slightly Wrong
Most laptops charge fine. It is the voltage that kills things, not the plug shape.
05
First Time In China: What Surprises Almost Everybody
Everything that feels like a barrier turns out to be a five-minute problem, once you know it is coming.