First Timers
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How to Buy and Use a Metro Card in Beijing?
New to Beijing? This guide shows foreign travelers the easiest ways to get a metro card — from tourist cards at the airport to mobile QR codes and refillable Yikatong cards. Fast, simple, and tourist-friendly.
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🌟Ultimate Guide for First-Timers in China (No Mandarin Required!)
eSIM + local SIM = full access
Alipay/WeChat Pay ready + cash backup
Translator app + WeChat chat
AMap Global / Apple Maps navigation
Grab coffee smart via Meituan
Trip.com for travel logistics
Keep tissues on you
Smile and learn a phrase or two -
How to Pay in China Without a Chinese Bank Account (2025 Guide)
Planning a trip to China? One of the most confusing things for travelers is how to pay for things once you arrive. Most locals use apps like WeChat Pay and Alipay—often you won’t e…
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🌍 China’s Unilateral Visa-Free Entry Scheme (Latest Update)
30 Days Visa-Free Country List Effective Date: June 6, 2025 Who it applies to: Ordinary passport holders from 43 countries Purpose: For business, tourism, family visits, cultural e…
