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Reliable Tips for Travelling in China
Your One‑Stop China Travel Hub — All Traveller Questions Answered
Confused about Chinese visas, payments, navigation or transportation? FeelingChina covers every real problem you may face before and during your China trip. No useless content, only proven on‑the‑ground tips.
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Before you fly: 6 things to do first
The things most visitors forget. Open any item to read the full guide.
- Passport valid for at least 6 more monthsCount six months from your entry date, not your return date. Airlines check this before immigration ever sees you.
- Visa-free or visa — confirmed for your passportChina issues no tourist visa on arrival. If your nationality isn't on a visa-free list, apply at an embassy before you book anything.
- Return or onward ticket saved on your phoneImmigration can ask for it. Screenshot it — airport wifi is not something to count on.
- Travel insurance bought, emergency numbers savedPut your embassy's number and your insurer's hotline in your contacts — not just in an email you can't open offline.
- Plug adapter and power bank packed — and your power bank cleared for ChinaChina runs on 220V with Type A and Type I sockets. From 2026, power banks face strict flight and train rules — check yours before you pack.
- Alipay installed with your card linkedSet it up on your home wifi. Most places in China expect a QR code, not cash, and often not a foreign card either.
Plan your trip, step by step
Follow the path most visitors take — from deciding to come, to landing, to exploring.
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Planning
Why China in 2026Is China Safe?Before Arrival
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Internet
Internet in ChinaChina eSIM Guide
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Payment
Alipay for Foreign TouristsWeChat Pay for Foreign TouristsCash & Cards in China
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Transportation
High-Speed TrainAirport TransportationMaps & Navigation
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Destinations
HarbinLongji Rice TerracesBeijing Itinerary
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Experiences
China in 9 MomentsBeijing FoodShanghai Food
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Culture & Etiquette
Tipping, toilets, taboos, and small customs worth knowing before you go.
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Install WeChat before you leave.
It's the all-in-one app for chat, payments, transport, and mini-programs — and many things in China simply expect it. See Essential Apps.
New to China travel? Start at the China Travel Guide for the full start-to-finish overview.