Things to know when travelling to China

We understand that you may face some challenges when travelling to China, so we have prepared some information to help with your journey.

Visa

You should apply for a visa at least one month before you travel to China.
For full details, please visit our Chinese VISA information page.

You may be eligible for 144 hours visa free entry, please find more information via link below:
Policy Interpretation_National Immigration Administration (nia.gov.cn)

Apps
Due to “The Great Firewall”, Google products (including Google app store), YouTube, Twitter, Vimeo, Facebook products, Instagram, etc. are blocked in China. Unless you have a VPN, these apps are not accessible in China. You can download a VPN on your device before travelling or explore a few Chinese apps instead.

Below are some of the popular apps that may help you plan your trip.

Flights, trains, accommodation--Trip.com
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Taxi service--DiDi Rider

Subway system--MetroMan
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Payment—Cash, Alipay, WeChat Pay
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As credit cards are not available in most places, it is highly recommended to carry cash or download one of above apps and register before you travel.

Map--Apple map, LingoMap
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Translator--Microsoft Translator

Communication—WeChat
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