The practical guide for navigating China without the stress. Payments that work, apps that connect, trains that don't confuse.
We cover the three things every foreign traveler struggles with — payments, apps, and getting around.
Alipay setup, WeChat Pay, international cards, cash backup — pay for anything without stress.
Browse Payment Guides → MOST POPULARWeChat, Alipay, Didi, Meituan — the apps that replace Google, Uber, and everything else you use at home.
Explore Apps Guide →Trains, metro, eSIM, VPN, hotels, food, language — everything else you need to survive your trip.
Browse Travel Guides →Setup, payments, mini-programs, and 25 most common problems — solved. Everything a foreigner needs to know about China's everything-app.
Browse by category or search your specific problem. Payments, internet, transport — start with what stresses you most.
Each guide has screenshots, step-by-step instructions, and translations you can show to locals directly from your phone.
Checklists you can screenshot. Tips from real travelers. Everything works offline — because airport WiFi is unreliable.
From WeChat setup to train booking — the questions that bring millions to this site.
Complete foreigner setup guide: download, verify, add friends, WeChat Pay, mini-programs — everything.
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From setting up payments to booking trains — step-by-step guides that actually tell you what goes wrong.
Passport verification, card linking, VPN traps — 15 min setup.
EssentialWhat actually works right now. Tested by travelers, not marketers.
12306 vs Trip.com, passport verification, e-ticketing explained.
The VPN-free internet hack. Which eSIMs actually bypass the firewall.
Link your foreign card, fix region errors, understand the limits.
China's Uber. English interface, driver calls, pickup strategy.
Crime rates, scams, solo female travel — what the data actually says.
Pre-flight checklist. Apps, documents, packing. Don't forget VPN.