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Home/Travel Guides/Is China Safe? Is China Safe for Tourists? Crime, scams, solo and female travellers, health, and what actually warrants caution. Travel Tips Short answer: for the overwhelming majority of visitors, yes. China has very low rates of violent crime against tourists, and cities are generally safe to walk in at night — often later

Home/Travel Guides/Mobile Payments How to Use Alipay and WeChat Pay in China Set these up before you fly — it is the single most useful thing you can do before a China trip. Travel Tips China has largely moved past cash and cards. Mobile payment through Alipay or WeChat Pay is the default for almost

Home/Travel Guides/China eSIM Guide China eSIM Guide: How to Stay Connected Why connectivity matters more in China than almost anywhere else, and the simplest way to sort it out. Travel Tips Internet access in China is not like internet access elsewhere. Most of the services international travellers rely on daily — Google, Gmail, Google Maps,

Home/Travel Guides/What to Know Before Visiting What to Know Before Visiting China Payments, apps, etiquette, food and the small practical details that make a trip smoother. Travel Tips Most of what makes a China trip go smoothly is preparation rather than knowledge you can pick up on arrival. These are the details worth sorting out

Home/Travel Guides/Best Time to Visit China Best Time to Visit China Season-by-season weather, crowds, holidays and prices across China’s main regions. Travel Tips China is roughly the size of the United States, so there is no single “best” season for the whole country. The right time depends on where you are going — and, just