How to plan for your first China trip & what to expect! | 2026 China Travel Tips 🇨🇳

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Never thought I'd ever record a full video like this one day but with the growing popularity of China as a travel destination, I decided to sit down and share my comprehensive travel tips for this incredible country.

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🧳 Part 1: Planning
00:00 Intro
00:24 Planning your trip
00:26 Visa
00:53: When to visit
00:58 Dates to avoid
02:00 Where to visit
02:31 How many days per city
02:52 Booking accommodation
03:43 Booking train tickets
04:22 Things to note when booking trains
04:49 Train ticket classes
05:41 Staying connected
05:46 International roaming
05:55 eSIM
06:08 Chinese SIM
06:18 VPN
06:33 Do you need a Chinese phone number
07:22 Where to buy a Chinese SIM
07:28 Set up Alipay and WeChat
07:56 Booking attraction tickets

🇨🇳 Part 2: In China
08:14 What to expect on the ground
08:18 Getting around
08:36 Ride hailing: how to use WeChat and Alipay to book a ride
08:49 Metro
09:19 High-speed rail / trains
11:17 Using WeChat and Alipay
11:55 Paying using QR codes
12:14 Cash
13:05 Map / navigation apps: Baidu Maps and Gaode / Amap
13:42 Chinese cuisine
13:59 Food and dining options
14:41 Ordering food at restaurants
14:59 Tipping
15:04 Carry your physical passport at all times
15:40 A small aside on toilet paper lol

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