Travel Essentials
Essential Apps for Traveling in China
Which apps do you really need for a trip to China? This practical guide covers payments, maps, trains, taxis, translation and booking apps for international travelers.
LocallyChina guide
Travel Essentials
Everything worth sorting out before your trip to China — from weather and packing to budgets, insurance and practical preparation.
Topics
Plan with confidence
- 01Best Time & Weather
- 02Packing
- 03Budget & Money
- 04Insurance
- 05Power & Connectivity
- 06Travel Checklist
Start with these
Essential Guides
Travel Essentials
How to Pay in China as a Foreigner
Can foreigners use Alipay, WeChat Pay, international cards or cash in China? Learn the easiest way to pay in China and how to set up backup payment methods before your trip.
Travel Essentials
How to Set Up Alipay Before Traveling to China
Learn how to set up Alipay before traveling to China, link an international bank card, complete verification and make QR-code payments with fewer problems after arrival.
Travel Essentials
How to Use WeChat Pay as a Foreigner
Learn how to set up WeChat Pay with an international bank card, make QR-code payments, use mini-programs and troubleshoot common problems while traveling in China.
Travel Essentials
Internet in China: SIM Cards, eSIMs, Wi-Fi & Internet Access
How should you get internet in China? Compare travel eSIMs, international roaming, Chinese SIM cards and Wi-Fi, and learn what to prepare before your trip.
Travel Essentials
China Travel Checklist: Everything You Need Before Your Trip
Planning your first trip to China? Use this practical China travel checklist to prepare your visa, payments, internet, apps, trains, accommodation and essential documents before you go.
Related