Why China Survival Kit exists

Every year, millions of foreign travelers visit China. And every year, millions of them struggle with the same problems: payments that don't work, apps they can't download, trains they can't book, and a language barrier that makes simple tasks feel impossible.

China Survival Kit was built to solve this. Not with tourism fluff about the best places to take photos, but with practical, step-by-step answers to the real problems travelers face.

What we are

• ✅ A practical survival manual for foreign travelers
• ✅ 100% free — no paywalls, no subscriptions
• ✅ Updated regularly as apps and policies change
• ✅ Written by people who've been through it
• ✅ Mobile-first — designed for travelers on the go

What we are not

• ❌ A tourism guidebook (no scenic spots, no hotel reviews)
• ❌ A travel agency or booking platform
• ❌ A blog about "Top 10 Things to Do in China"
• ❌ Affiliated with any payment app, VPN, or telecom company

Contact & Feedback

Found an error? Have a question we should add? Want to contribute your experience? We'd love to hear from you. Reach us at hello@gettencent.com.

This guide was compiled from official Chinese government sources, People's Bank of China regulations, 12306 railway policy, and verified traveler experiences from Reddit, TripAdvisor, and travel communities worldwide.