Before You Arrive in China
Set up internet, payments, apps and money before you fly, so the first day in China is smooth.
Do these at home on your own wifi — registering payment apps and installing an eSIM is far easier before you land.
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Internet & eSIM
Get online the minute you land — eSIM vs local SIM vs roaming, and which apps are restricted.
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Mobile Payment
Set up Alipay and WeChat Pay with a foreign card before you arrive — China is almost cashless.
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Essential Apps
The apps to install and a packing list for 220V sockets and paperless payments.
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Currency & Money
RMB, live rates, ATMs, exchanging cash, and paying by card in China.
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Hotels & Stays
Book hotels that accept foreigners and breeze through check-in with your passport.
Coming next
On the roadmap:
- Travel Insurance — what to cover and the emergency numbers to save