China travel, minus the confusion.

Clear, step-by-step guides for paying, getting online, getting around and eating well in China and Shanghai. Every guide cites official sources and shows the date we last checked them.

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Payments

How to Pay in China as a Foreigner (2026): Alipay & WeChat Pay Setup, Fees and Limits

A step-by-step guide to setting up Alipay and WeChat Pay with a foreign card before you fly: the 200-yuan fee rule, transaction limits, home e-wallets that already work, and what to do when a card won't link.

Updated Nov 4, 2026 · 12 min read

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Internet

Best eSIM for China (with Google & WhatsApp working)

Data-only vs. phone-number eSIMs, hotel Wi-Fi and what to test before you fly.

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Visas

China's 240-hour visa-free transit, explained

Who qualifies, the onward-ticket rule and which ports you can use.

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Shanghai

Shanghai Disneyland tickets & Premier Access

Where to buy, how the app works in English and how to skip the worst queues legally.

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Getting around

Booking China high-speed train tickets as a foreigner

12306 vs. Trip.com, when tickets open, and boarding with your passport.

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