Land in China without the chaos.
Planning references for payment, connectivity, transport and emergency preparation. Review the current terms and independently verify official, provider and local information before travel or purchase.
The first 24 hours break most China trips
Not the sightseeing — the setup. These are the four things that go wrong on day one, and every one is preventable.
Card acceptance can vary
Payment acceptance, card linking, verification and merchant methods vary. Check current payment-app, issuer and merchant information before relying on any option.
Google, Maps & WhatsApp may be unavailable
Network access, device compatibility, service availability and legal conditions vary. Review current official and provider information and test permitted options before travel.
Address communication can vary
Drivers, location data and language support vary. A confirmed address in Chinese characters may help communication, but does not guarantee routing or service availability.
An emergency, and no words
A fever, an allergy, a lost passport — and you can’t explain it. No emergency numbers, no bilingual card, no plan.
Try the tools free
Availability and inclusion can change. Review the current tool and order pages, and independently verify any travel-critical information before relying on it.
Decision tree for visa-free entry, transit and what to show at immigration.
Open freeSet up Alipay/WeChat with a foreign card, then a troubleshooter for when it fails.
Open freePlan and test permitted connectivity options before travel; access and performance vary.
Open freeChinese character cards for display or reading aloud; device, language, saved-file and service availability must be tested before reliance.
Open freeTurn your hotel into a Chinese show-card for taxis and check-in.
Open freeA printable bilingual card with numbers, hotel, insurer and allergy lines.
Open freePlanning status notes for payments, apps and transport; confirm current conditions independently.
Open freeScore your payment, internet, visa and arrival readiness before you fly.
Open freeThe current pack may group materials described in the order flow. Save or print only after confirming access, and test files on your own device before travel.
Planning materials in one pack
- Alipay & foreign-card payment setup
- VPN / eSIM before-landing checklist
- Airport-to-hotel flow, step by step
- Taxi & hotel Chinese address cards
- Emergency card + first-24-hours checklist
- China travel guide materials (save or print before departure and test on your device)
ARRIVAL
PACK
2026
Questions
Who is this for?
First-time visitors preparing payment, connectivity, transport and arrival-day information; conditions and outcomes vary.
Is the full travel guide included?
Current inclusions, access and delivery depend on the order flow and current terms; check the order page and save or print materials only after confirming access.
Does it work offline?
Materials may be saved or printed where your device and browser support it. Before relying on them, save or print them in advance and test local access without a connection.
How fast is delivery?
Access timing and delivery depend on the current payment status and order flow; check the order page for current details.
What if I only need one thing?
Tools and access terms may change. The pack groups materials described in the current order page; review current inclusions, access and provider terms before purchase.
Your first day, already handled.
Prepare and independently verify payment, connectivity and arrival-day materials before travel.
Get the Arrival Pack — ¥69 ≈ $10