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Everything you need to know before you arrive.
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Documents
✓Visa-Free
- • Passport (6+ months)
- • Return ticket
- • Hotel booking
- • Arrival card
- • Entry stamp — check your allowed days
✦With Visa
- • Passport + valid visa
- • Return ticket
- • Hotel booking
- • Arrival card
- • Entry stamp — check your allowed days
⚠️ Passport must be valid for at least 6 months. The entry stamp is what matters — double-check your allowed stay.
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Payment
Your phone is your wallet in China.
💡 Both support foreign Visa / Mastercard.
⚠️ Daily limits apply. Keep cash as backup.
💵 Cash
ATMs at the airport work with foreign cards. Keep 500-1000 RMB for small shops.
💳 Credit Card
Accepted at high-end hotels and malls. Not for daily use.
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Essential Apps
Download before you arrive — not after.
Alipay (Zhīfùbǎo)
Pay · Ride-hailing · Hotels
WeChat (Wēixìn)
Chat · Pay · Mini Apps
Amap (Gāodé Dìtú)
Maps · Navigation · 14 languages
Didi (Dīdi)
Ride-hailing · Cash accepted
Pleco
Dictionary · Camera translate · Offline
VPN
Access Google / Instagram
💡 Download and set up your VPN before you arrive — it's blocked inside China.
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Internet
📱 Local SIM
Available at airport arrival halls. Valid passport required.
⚠️ You'll need a VPN to access Google, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
✓ Travel eSIMs work without VPN. Use Google, Instagram, WhatsApp.
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Safety & Emergencies
🚔 110
Police
Police
🚑 120
Ambulance
Ambulance
🔥 119
Fire
Fire
✅ China is very safe. Walking at night is normal and comfortable.
Most people are helpful to travelers. Ask for directions or help — someone will always stop.
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