First Time in China
A step-by-step path for your first trip, from prep to arrival day.
Read guideClear, current guidance for first-time foreigners visiting China. Start with the essentials, then follow the guides that match your trip.
Cash, cards, and mobile wallets you can use on day one.
Booking, boarding, and picking the right seat class.
Understand eligibility, limits, and required documents.
A complete, practical path for first-time visitors to China—what to prepare, what to expect, and how to travel confidently without stress.
A high-rule-density starter guide to Beijing, focusing on reservations, security checks, and avoiding first-trip failures.
A decisive, low-risk city selection guide for first-time visitors to China, with exact recommendations and what to avoid.
A practical comparison guide for first-time visitors choosing between Guangzhou and Shenzhen, with clear recommendations and pitfalls.
A low-pressure, lifestyle-first city guide for first-time visitors, explaining who Chengdu works for and where first-timers often misjudge it.
A practical guide to Guilin for first-time visitors, explaining what the scenery really involves, how weather affects plans, and how to avoid common mistakes.