Practical notes from travelers, sorted for the trip you are on.
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BeforeLanding dayIn ChinaAfter
Browse
Arrival
Visa-free, arrival card, border
Getting around
Airport exit, taxi, metro, rail
Paying
Alipay, WeChat, cards, cash
Staying
Hotel check-in, registration
Eating
Ordering, diet, water
Connecting
Apps, internet, translate
English only for now. Recheck country lists, card binding, and in-app fees before you fly. Researched 15 Aug 2026.