ChinaEasy Travel Tutorials
Follow the right guide for your China trip stage
Instead of browsing random topics, start with where you are in the journey: before arrival, first day in China, daily travel, or emergency fixes.
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Open AI assistant →Stage 01 · Before Arrival
Set up payment, internet and essential apps before landing
Start here if you have not arrived in China yet. These guides help you avoid the most common first-day problems: no payment app, no internet, no maps, no translation tool and no backup plan.
Stage checklist
China Payment Guide for Tourists 2026
Understand how foreign visitors should pay in China: Alipay, WeChat Pay, Visa / Mastercard, cash backup, hotel deposits, taxis, metro and trains.
Open this guide →How to Use Alipay in China as a Foreigner
A dedicated Alipay setup guide with video: download, passport verification, card linking, QR payment, metro, Didi and common failed-payment fixes.
Open this guide →WeChat Pay for Foreigners
Set up WeChat Pay as a backup or daily tool for restaurants, QR menus, mini programs, local contacts and China-specific services.
Open this guide →China eSIM & Internet Guide
Choose between eSIM, roaming, local SIM, hotel Wi-Fi and backup access, so you are online before opening maps or payment apps.
Open this guide →Best Apps for Traveling in China
Install the practical app stack for China: Alipay, WeChat, Trip.com, Didi, maps, translation, train booking and backup tools.
Open this guide →Pre-Trip Checklist
A compact checklist for documents, payment, internet, bookings, offline backups, emergency contacts and airport arrival readiness.
Open this guide →Stage 02 · First Day in China
Handle airport arrival, hotel check-in, first payment and first transport
Use this section after landing. It focuses on the first 24 hours: getting online, making your first payment, moving from airport to hotel, checking in and buying your first meal.
Stage checklist
First Day in China Guide
A 24-hour arrival plan for foreign visitors: airport internet, payment test, Didi or metro, hotel check-in, food, translation and mistakes to avoid.
Open this guide →How to Take the Metro in China
Use Chinese metro systems with QR codes, ticket machines, security checks, transfers, exits and airport lines in major cities.
Open this guide →Metro Setup Tutorial
A practical tutorial-style metro page for travelers who want a simple, step-by-step subway setup flow from the first ride.
Open this guide →Translation Apps for First Day Problems
Translate hotel questions, restaurant menus, street signs, screenshots and simple conversations when staff do not speak English.
Open this guide →Stage 03 · During Trip
Use food, transport, trains, city routes and local services with confidence
This section is for daily travel after you have settled in. It helps with restaurants, metro, high-speed rail, shared bikes, city plans and practical routines that tourists use every day.
Stage checklist
Food & Restaurant Guide
Order food, scan QR menus, understand restaurant payment, translate dishes and avoid confusing ordering situations.
Open this guide →China High-Speed Train Guide
Book tickets, use your passport at stations, pass security, find the right platform, board the train and handle changes or delays.
Open this guide →Shared Bike Guide
Unlock, ride and park shared bikes correctly with Alipay, WeChat or local services, while avoiding common parking mistakes.
Open this guide →Shanghai Guide for First-Time Visitors
A first-time Shanghai guide covering The Bund, Lujiazui, Yu Garden, city walks, metro flow, food areas and practical tips.
Open this guide →Beijing Guide for First-Time Visitors
Plan Beijing around the Forbidden City, Great Wall, hutongs, subway routes, ticket reservations and first-time visitor mistakes.
Open this guide →3 Days in Shanghai Itinerary
A ready-made Shanghai itinerary example for visitors who want a practical route without planning everything from zero.
Open this guide →Stage 04 · Emergency Fixes
Solve payment, internet, app, transport and travel confusion quickly
Open this section when something goes wrong. It is designed for fast fixes: payment declined, no internet, app access problems, missed trains, confusing transport and urgent travel questions.
Stage checklist
Payment Problem Fixes
Use this when your card is declined, QR payment fails, Alipay or WeChat Pay does not work, or a merchant only accepts local methods.
Open this guide →VPN & App Access Guide
Understand app access, internet limitations, foreign app availability and backup tools you should prepare before relying on them.
Open this guide →China Travel FAQ
Quick answers for common first-time visitor problems: payment, transport, hotels, language, apps, trains and daily travel basics.
Open this guide →Ask ChinaEasy AI for Your Exact Problem
When your situation is specific, ask AI with your city, app, payment method, hotel or transport problem for a direct action plan.
Open this guide →How to use this page
Start with your current stage, not with a random topic
Foreign visitors usually struggle because they read guides in the wrong order. Payment and internet should be prepared before arrival. Metro and hotel check-in matter on day one. City routes and restaurants matter during the trip. Emergency fixes are for when something breaks.