China Trip Answers

A practical guide for international visitors

Your China trip
made clear.

Figure out visas, payments, trains and everyday essentials before you go and while you’re there.

The illuminated bridge and skyline of Chongqing at night

01 / Trip essentials

Start with the essentials

Before you fly China visa-free entryCheck visa-free entry, transit rules and the documents you may need. Open the visa guide
Alipay for foreignersSet up mobile payments with an overseas card. China eSIM and internetCompare eSIMs, roaming and local SIM cards. China train ticketsBook high-speed trains with a foreign passport. Hospitals and pharmaciesKnow where to go when you need care.

02 / The question library

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