Updated June 2026

Your Complete Guide to Traveling China

Internet, payments, visas — everything you need before you go. Written by travelers who live there.

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Best VPNs for China 2026 — Tested Behind the Firewall

Google, Instagram, WhatsApp — all blocked in China. This is the most important guide to read before your trip. We tested 15+ VPNs in-country so you don't have to.

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Everything You Need Before You Go

Practical, up-to-date guides tested by real travelers on the ground in China.

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Internet & Apps

Stay connected and social behind the Great Firewall

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Essential8 min

Best VPNs for China 2026

Tested in-country. The only VPNs that reliably bypass the Great Firewall.

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Connectivity8 min

Best eSIM for China Travel

Skip airport SIM queues. Fast data on arrival — some even bypass the firewall.

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Apps12 min

WeChat for Tourists (2026)

Registration, WeChat Pay with foreign cards, Mini Programs. Before you land.

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Money & Payments

Pay like a local — from street food to five-star hotels

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Payments10 min

How to Set Up Alipay as a Foreigner

Cash is nearly dead in China. Set up Alipay with a foreign card in 20 minutes.

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Money10 min

How to Use Wise in China (2026)

Real exchange rates and easy ATM access. The smartest travel money card.

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Visa & Entry

Entry rules, transit policies, and border tips

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Visa12 min

144-Hour Visa-Free Transit in China

Long layover? Leave the airport and explore — no visa required. Who qualifies.

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Checklist5 min

China Travel Checklist 2026

33 things to do before you land. Interactive checklist with progress tracker.

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Destinations

City guides, top attractions, and hidden gems

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Beijing City Guide

Forbidden City, Great Wall, hutongs — the complete first-time visitor guide.

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Shanghai City Guide

The Bund, French Concession, and how to navigate China's most modern city.

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Chengdu City Guide

Giant pandas, spicy hotpot, and the most laid-back city in China.

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Your Complete Guide to Traveling China

Best VPNs for China 2026 — Tested Behind the Firewall

Everything You Need Before You Go

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