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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: 5 things to do first
The five 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.
- 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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Plan Your China Trip
Visa-Free CountriesChina Travel ChecklistBest Time to Visit
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Before You Arrive
Internet & eSIMMobile PaymentEssential Apps
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Getting Around China
Airport ArrivalHigh-Speed RailMaps & Navigation
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China Destinations
BeijingShanghaiXi'an
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Food & Culture
Food & CultureBeijing FoodShanghai Food
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China Travel FAQ
Is China safe?Visa questions
Popular first-timer cities
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Beijing Travel Guide for First-Timers (2026)
North China
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Chengdu Travel Guide: Pandas, Hotpot & Tea (2026)
Southwest China
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Guilin Travel Guide: Karst, Rivers & Rice Terraces (2026)
South China (Guangxi)
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Shanghai Travel Guide for First-Timers (2026)
East China
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Xi'an Travel Guide: Terracotta Army & City Wall (2026)
Northwest China
Food & culture
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Food & Culture
Regional foods, how to order by QR code, tea, and the etiquette that keeps you out of trouble.
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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.