Prepare

Sort it at home, land ready.

China runs on apps that are hard to install once you’re there. These three tools get you from “Do I need a visa?” to tapping into the metro with your phone.

  1. 1

    Do I need a visa?

    Pick your passport: 30-day visa-free, 240-hour transit, or a visa. With the conditions that trip people up.

    Check now →
  2. 2

    Get set up in 3 steps

    Internet → payments → getting around. A tick-box checklist with iPhone and Android paths. Saves on your device.

    Start the checklist →
  3. 3

    Emergency cheat sheet

    Emergency numbers, what to do if you lose your passport or get sick, and phrases in big Chinese text to show people.

    Open & screenshot →