About China Starter Guide

This is a practical guide for first-time foreign visitors to China. The goal is to reduce uncertainty before departure and after arrival with clear, actionable guidance.

Start with Prepare, Payment, and Transport to cover the essentials.

Who maintains this site

The site is maintained by a native Chinese creator who works in the internet industry and is deeply interested in digital products and content.

  • Familiar with everyday life and travel flows in China
  • Focused on the real questions first-time visitors face
  • Committed to ongoing updates

Why this site exists

The goal is to remove the most common uncertainties for first-time visitors: entry requirements, payments, connectivity, transport, and city planning.

  • Free to use
  • Hosted on GitHub
  • Issues are welcome for feedback or corrections

Sources and review

Content is compiled from public sources and personally reviewed by the maintainer. We update regularly, but cannot guarantee that every detail is always complete, accurate, or current.

Disclaimer

This site is provided for general information only. It is not legal, policy, or professional advice. Always verify details through official sources and make independent decisions for your trip.

If any loss or impact results from errors, omissions, or outdated information, the maintainer assumes no legal or non-legal responsibility. Visitors accept 100% of the risk and responsibility for their own actions.

If you spot an issue or want to contribute, please open a GitHub Issue.

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