Independent China Travel Guide

Travel China Like a Local

Practical guides to visas, payments, transport and places to explore in China.

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Check visas, visa-free travel, arrival requirements and accommodation registration.

Prepare mobile payments, bank cards and cash.

Get connected and prepare the apps you’ll use in China.

Find your way by train, metro and ride-hailing.

Explore cities, landscapes and local perspectives.

Work through your travel checklist and prepare plugs, chargers and departure essentials.

Check visa-free entry options for your passport and itinerary.

Compare Alipay, WeChat Pay, bank cards and cash.

Choose an eSIM and prepare internet access before arrival.

Karst peaks, rivers and rice terraces.

Historic streets and Fujian food.

Sandstone pillars and mountain trails.