Stages
Six stages of the foreigner experience in China, each with detailed guides.
1
Pre-Entry
Visa applications, document preparation, and everything you need before traveling.
China Visa-Free Entry: Rules for 30+ Countries, How to Apply for a China Visa: Complete Step-by-Step, Required Documents for Entering China: Checklist, China Customs: Prohibited & Restricted Items, Bringing Cash into China: Declaration Rules
2
Border Crossing
Immigration procedures, customs declarations, and what to expect at the airport.
China Immigration Process: Step by Step at the Airport, China Customs: Red and Green Channel Explained, Can Foreigners Use E-Gate at China Airports?
3
First 72 Hours
SIM cards, mobile payments, accommodation registration, and getting settled.
China Temporary Accommodation Registration: Complete Guide, Buy a SIM Card at China Airports: Complete Guide, Best eSIM for China Travel: Options and Setup, How to Set Up Alipay with a Foreign Card, WeChat Pay for Foreigners: Setup Guide
4
Daily Survival
Transportation, banking, food, shopping, and everyday life in China.
How to Book China Train Tickets with a Passport, China Metro Guide for Foreigners, How to Use Didi in China (Without Chinese Language), China Temporary Driving Permit for Foreigners, How to Order Food in China Without Speaking Chinese
5
Emergency
Lost passports, medical help, legal issues, and what to do when things go wrong.
Can I Extend My 30-Day Visa-Free Stay?, China Overstay Penalty: Fines and Consequences, Lost Passport in China: Emergency Steps, China Emergency Phone Numbers: Complete Guide, Hospitals for Foreigners in Major Chinese Cities
6
Departure
Tax refunds, exit procedures, and what to prepare before leaving China.
China Airport Departure: Step-by-Step for Foreigners, What Cannot You Take Out of China?, China Tax Refund at Airport: Complete Guide