Free Guides for Your First China Trip
Four short guides, in the order you'll need them. Each takes a few minutes. Most visitors can do all of this on their own.
How to Pay in China With a Foreign Card →
Alipay and WeChat Pay setup, the 200 RMB fee rule, paying for the metro, and what to do if your card is declined.
Step InternetTravel eSIMs vs Local SIMs: What Actually Works →
Which eSIMs get you Google and WhatsApp, what to expect on hotel Wi-Fi, and when a local SIM makes sense.
Step GuangzhouGuangzhou Notes: Maps, Markets & Food →
Finding your hotel on Chinese maps, six words worth recognizing, dim sum etiquette, and where to shop and eat.
Step SafetyCommon Tourist Traps & Mistakes to Avoid →
The "tea tasting" trap, black cabs, fake ticket sellers, and hotel registration rules.
The China Arrival Guide (PDF)
All four guides in one file, so you can read them offline, even without data.
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