CHINA TRAVEL INTELLIGENCE
China, made easier.
Practical tools for planning, arriving and getting around China — built for travellers who want clarity before they go.
Less friction. More China.
Visa · Payments · Transport · PlanningThe four we would open first.
The fastest routes through the questions most travellers hit before or just after arrival.
Visa Eligibility Checker
Three questions covering nationwide visa-free entry, transit exemptions and standard visa categories. Updated September 2026.
Moving to Shanghai: Your First Week
A relocation guide for your first seven days. SIM card, police registration, bank account, groceries and transport.
China City Transit Matrix
Compare HSR and flights between 20 cities. Times, prices and distances at a glance.
Chinese Menu Translator
Translate 200+ dishes. Search by name or category and show the result directly to your waiter.
Planning & Entry
Visa Eligibility Checker
Three questions covering nationwide visa-free entry, transit exemptions and standard visa categories. Updated September 2026.
Entry Requirements Quick Ref
50 unilateral + 29 mutual visa-free nationalities, plus common visa-required passports and transit options. Updated September 2026.
Visa-Free Entry Guide
Unilateral 30-day, 240-hour transit, Hainan, Guangdong PRD — check your country's visa-free options instantly.
China Public Holidays Calendar
2026 official schedule, 2027–2029 festival dates, work compensation days and travel tips. Plan around the crowds.
China Packing Checklist
What to pack for China - seasonal guide, essential electronics, prohibited items, and what to buy locally.
Move to China
Getting Around
China City Transit Matrix
Compare HSR and flights between 20 cities. Times, prices and distances at a glance.
High-Speed Train Seat Guide
Compare 2nd class, 1st class, business class and sleeper. Diagrams + cabin photos.
Train Ticket Booking Guide
How to book China train tickets - 12306, Trip.com, ticket collection and boarding.
Airport → City Transport Guide
Taxi, metro and shuttle prices from 27 major airports to the city centre.
Metro & Subway Guide
How to pay, city apps, and tips for 7 major metros - Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and more.
Didi & Taxi Guide + Address Card
How to use Didi, hail street taxis, and generate a printable Chinese address card for your driver.
City Guide
Beijing in 3 Days
A realistic first-trip route - the Palace Museum, hutongs and one day on the Wall - with booking priorities, pacing and alternatives.
Day Trips from Beijing
The Great Wall, Summer Palace, Ming Tombs, Gubei Water Town and Tianjin - compared by pace, transport and the kind of day they create.
Where to Stay in Beijing
Wangfujing, Qianmen, Gulou and Sanlitun - matched to sightseeing access, evening atmosphere and traveller type.
Shanghai in 3 Days
A realistic first-trip route - the old city, Bund, former French Concession and a flexible third day - with museum timing and alternatives.
Day Trips from Shanghai
Suzhou's gardens, Hangzhou's West Lake, Zhujiajiao and Qibao - compared by door-to-door effort and booking needs.
Where to Stay in Shanghai
Jing'an, People's Square, the former French Concession, the Bund and Pudong - compared on transport, atmosphere and trade-offs.
Great Wall of China Guide
Compare 7 sections from Badaling to Jiankou. Transport, tickets, best time to visit, and tips for avoiding the crowds.
Payments & Connectivity
WeChat Pay & Alipay Setup Guide
Step-by-step guide for foreigners to set up mobile payments with a passport and foreign card.
TenPayGo: WeChat Pay for Visitors
WeChat Pay's standalone app for short-term visitors: sign up with an email address, no Chinese phone number and no Chinese bank account. What it accepts, and what it will not do.
Essential Apps for China
The apps to download before you travel - WeChat, Alipay, Didi, Meituan, Trip.com and more. Registration and foreign-card tips.
Internet & eSIM Guide
Compare eSIM providers before you fly. Airport SIM counters at major airports. Stay connected from day one.
Plan Your Trip
Trip Planner
Pick your city, trip length, and interests. We'll suggest a route with transport times and highlights.
Must-Go Destinations
Curated China destinations for international travellers. What to see, when to go, where to stay.
Must-Do Experiences
Essential China experiences from the Great Wall to Sichuan hot pot. Curated by EVENTURUS.
Museums & Galleries Guide
Curated guide to China's best museums and galleries. Filter by city and category - hours, booking tips and ticket prices.
Living & Staying
Accommodation Registration
Staying somewhere other than a hotel? Register your address within 24 hours. The online systems, who files it, and when you can skip it. Updated September 2026.
Chinese Menu Translator
Translate 200+ dishes. Search by name or category. Tap to show your waiter. No more mystery meat.
City Season & Weather Guide
Best months to visit 35+ Chinese cities. Temperature, rainfall and AQI data.
Chinese To-Go Cards
Essential phrases for taxis, dining, hotels and emergencies. Printable.
Health & Safety
Shopping & Food
Eating in China - Dining Guide
QR-code ordering, common dishes, dietary needs, street food safety and restaurant etiquette for foreign travellers.
Shopping on Taobao, JD & Pinduoduo
How to shop on China's three biggest platforms. Registration, payment, shipping, and avoiding scams.
Food Delivery - Meituan & Ele.me Guide
How to order food delivery as a foreigner. App walkthrough, address entry, communicating with riders.