Preparation

Prepare for Your China Trip

Everything you need to get ready before you land. Follow our step-by-step guides to ensure a smooth journey.

Choose Your Preparation Topic

Start with visa, then work through each topic at your own pace

Tourist visa requirements, 144-hour visa-free transit, and application tips

Stay connected from day one with eSIM or physical SIM card setup

Set up Alipay and WeChat Pay before you travel

Must-have apps: Amap, Didi, Pleco, and more

Interactive checklist for documents, electronics, health items, and clothing

Essential Chinese phrases for emergencies and daily situations

Follow this order to ensure everything is ready on time

1-2 months before

Before departure

Before departure

Before departure

1 week before

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Begin with your visa application, then work through each preparation topic