These articles answer specific search questions, then point you to the core guide and checklist that help you prepare for your first day.
Updated 2026-05-28
Everything you need to sort out before your first day in China: payment, phone, getting to your hotel, checking in, eating, and what to do when things don't go to plan.
Updated 2026-05-28
Yes, foreigners can use Alipay — but it doesn't always work perfectly on day one. Here's how to set it up, what can go wrong, and what to do if it fails.
Updated 2026-05-28
How to set up payment before your China trip: mobile wallets, cards, cash, and what to do when the cashier is staring at you and nothing's working.
Updated 2026-05-28
Hotel check-in in China with a foreign passport: what name to book under, what to show at the desk, and how to avoid the midnight front-desk panic.
Updated 2026-05-29
Comparing your internet options for China: travel eSIM, local SIM card, or international roaming. Pros, cons, prices, and what actually works on day one.
Updated 2026-05-29
A practical guide to using Didi (China's Uber) as a foreign tourist: how to sign up, pay, find the pickup point, and what to do when the driver calls you in Chinese.
Updated 2026-05-29
How to set up WeChat Pay as a foreign visitor to China: linking your card, verification, what works, what doesn't, and whether you even need it if you have Alipay.
Updated 2026-05-30
US PayPal users can now scan WeChat Pay QR codes across China without a Chinese bank account. Here's how it works, what it covers, and whether it replaces Alipay.
Updated 2026-05-30
A practical guide to buying high-speed rail tickets in China with a foreign passport: which apps work, real-name rules, passport issues, and what to do at the station.