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Visa & Entry

240-hour visa-free, tourist visas, transit rules.

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Money & Payment

Alipay/WeChat for foreigners, credit cards, cash.

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Connectivity

eSIM, VPN, China SIM cards, blocked apps.

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Transport

High-speed rail, metro, ride-hailing, domestic flights.

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Stays & Hotels

Hotels that accept foreigners, hostels, alternatives.

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Food & Dietary

Street food, dietary restrictions, ordering in Chinese.

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Itineraries

3-day Beijing, 5-day Shanghai, classic routes.

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Culture & Practical

Tipping, etiquette, language, scams to avoid.

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Tools & Resources

Translation apps, maps, currency, weather.

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Solo traveler

Apps, safety, where to meet people, hostel picks.

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Couple / Honeymoon

Romantic hotels, photo spots, intimate restaurants.

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Family with kids

4-person logistics, kid food, teen activities, Disney.

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60+ traveler

Slow pace, accessible attractions, English-speaking tours.

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Group of friends

Nightlife, hostels, splitting costs, where to party.

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Foodie / Culture lover

Regional cuisines, cooking classes, hidden markets.

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Multi-gen family

3 generations together: pacing, accessibility, food for all.

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Spiritual / Heritage

Christian, Buddhist, Islamic heritage sites and pilgrimage routes.

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First-time visitor

Visa, Alipay, eSIM, getting around — the absolute basics, no assumptions.

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Solo female

Safety advice, female-friendly hotels, dress code for temples and mosques, female-authored city guides.

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Tools & Resources

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Ngân sách hàng ngày mỗi người đã xác minh 2026 cho 7 thành phố Trung Quốc ở 4 phong cách du lịch. Phân tích theo mục và 4 cạm bẫy chi phí cụ thể theo thành phố cần tránh.

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Food & Dietary

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Transport

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Dali

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Essential tools

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Payment

Alipay (支付宝)

China's #1 payment app. Now accepts foreign Visa/Mastercard. The single most important app for any foreigner in China.

 Booking

Trip.com

The best OTA for China trips. Trains, hotels, flights, and tours — all in one app, all in English, all with 24/7 support.

 Connectivity

China eSIM 2026: 38 Plans Tested

China eSIM finder 2026: 38 verified plans from $0.10/day. China Mobile, Unicom, Telecom 4G/5G. Trip.com marketplace. Tested in Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu.

 Payment

WeChat Pay (微信支付)

China's #2 payment app, baked into WeChat. Now accepts foreign cards. Better for long stays than short trips.

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