Travel China with confidence.
Practical, up-to-date guides on payment, internet, trains, and apps — plus a 100-phrase Chinese phrasebook and local guide matching. Built for first-time foreign visitors.
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Everything you need before and during your trip, organized by topic.
Before You Go
Practical tips and step-by-step instructions for foreign travelers.
GuideMoney & Payment
Practical tips and step-by-step instructions for foreign travelers.
GuideInternet & Apps
Practical tips and step-by-step instructions for foreign travelers.
GuideGetting Around
Practical tips and step-by-step instructions for foreign travelers.
GuideChina Travel Chinese
Practical tips and step-by-step instructions for foreign travelers.
GuideCity Guides
Practical tips and step-by-step instructions for foreign travelers.
City guides
Detailed guides for the most popular destinations in China.
100 Essential Chinese Phrases
Speak enough Chinese to handle airports, taxis, hotels, restaurants, and shopping. Each phrase includes English, Chinese characters, pinyin, and pronunciation audio.
- 100 phrases across 8 travel scenarios
- Pinyin + English + Chinese characters
- Mobile web view + printable PDF
- Pronunciation audio (coming soon)
"Ni hao", "xie xie", "duoshao qian?" — start speaking from day one.
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