About China Travel Checklists
China Travel Checklists helps international visitors complete the practical steps that can otherwise derail a trip to China, from confirming entry rules and setting up mobile payments to booking trains, staying connected, and understanding permit requirements.
The site is built for travelers who want a clear next step and a link back to the authority, carrier, or platform behind it. It focuses on preparation and logistics rather than destination inspiration, and it does not replace advice from immigration, transport, or other relevant authorities.
What you can prepare here
- Entry and permits: visa-free policies, transit rules, Tibet permits, and regional requirements.
- Money and connectivity: Alipay, WeChat Pay, foreign cards, eSIMs, roaming, mainland SIM cards, and essential apps.
- Transport and flights: 12306, Trip.com, train booking, power bank limits, and luggage rules.
- Accommodation and communication: hotel check-in, passport acceptance, translation, and useful Chinese addresses.
- Regional planning: practical logistics for Xinjiang and Tibetan areas in China.
How to use the guides
Check the published and updated dates, then follow the cited official source before acting on a time-sensitive rule. Visa eligibility, payment limits, transport policies, and permit requirements can change after a guide is updated. If a source conflicts with the page, please report it so the claim can be reassessed.
Our editorial policy explains how sources, uncertainty, updates, and corrections are handled.
Who publishes the guides
Guides are published under the China Travel Checklists Editorial Team organizational byline. The team is responsible for source selection, writing, updates, and corrections.
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