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Which cities to visit, how many days, what's actually worth it. Plus the stuff that trips up first-timers — visas, payments, trains, VPNs.

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Three things to sort out before you fly

Entry & visa

Visa-free, transit visa-free, or tourist visa? Check which applies to your passport before you book.

Internet

How to access apps like Google and Instagram when China's local network blocks them?

Mobile payments

QR-code payments work almost everywhere. How to set up WeChat Pay or Alipay?

What you'll care about most after you land

Airport to hotel

How to get to your hotel quickly after landing?

Ride-hailing

How to use Didi, China's biggest ride-hailing app?

High-speed trains

How to book high-speed train tickets online?

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