{ "kgVersion": "2026-06-17", "generatedAt": "2026-06-17T08:32:46.139Z", "site": "NihaoVisit", "siteUrl": "https://nihaovisit.com", "stats": { "hubs": 1, "clusters": 11, "nodes": 88, "guides": 54, "problems": 30, "decisions": 47, "countryProfiles": 65, "entries": 1, "edges": 413 }, "nodes": [ { "id": "hub:china", "kind": "hub", "label": "China Travel", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/", "summary": "Practical, weekly-updated China travel guides for foreign visitors — visas, payment, transport, apps, safety, destinations, food, and culture.", "parent": null, "children": [ "cluster:visa", "cluster:payment", "cluster:internet", "cluster:transport", "cluster:apps", "cluster:safety", "cluster:destinations", "cluster:food", "cluster:culture", "cluster:weather", "cluster:budget" ], "related": [], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-10" }, { "id": "cluster:visa", "kind": "cluster", "label": "Visa & Entry", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/china-visa-2026", "summary": "38+ countries get 30-day visa-free entry to China in 2026; 55+ get 240-hour transit; everyone else needs an L visa applied for 4–7 business days before travel.", "parent": null, "children": [ "node:240h-transit", "node:visa-free", "node:l-visa", "node:entry-requirements", "node:visa-denied" ], "related": [ "cluster:apps", "cluster:destinations" ], "sources": [ { "label": "China Ministry of Foreign Affairs", "url": "https://www.fmprc.gov.cn/eng/", "tier": 1 } ], "lastVerified": "2026-06-10" }, { "id": "cluster:payment", "kind": "cluster", "label": "Payment", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/china-payment-guide", "summary": "Link a foreign Visa, Mastercard, or AmEx to Alipay before flying; it works at ~92% of Chinese merchants and unlocks small shops, taxis, and food stalls.", "parent": null, "children": [ "node:alipay", "node:wechat-pay", "node:cash", "node:credit-card", "node:atm" ], "related": [ "cluster:apps", "cluster:transport", "cluster:budget" ], "sources": [ { "label": "Alipay Tourist Pass official page", "url": "https://passport.alipay.com/", "tier": 1 } ], "lastVerified": "2026-06-10" }, { "id": "cluster:internet", "kind": "cluster", "label": "Internet & Connectivity", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/china-sim-esim", "summary": "China blocks Google, Meta, X, and most Western apps. Get a tourist eSIM with a working VPN before flying, or rent a portable WiFi at the airport.", "parent": null, "children": [ "node:sim-esim", "node:vpn", "node:wifi" ], "related": [ "cluster:apps" ], "sources": [ { "label": "Airalo China coverage", "url": "https://www.airalo.com/china", "tier": 1 } ], "lastVerified": "2026-06-10" }, { "id": "cluster:transport", "kind": "cluster", "label": "Transportation", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/china-transport-guide", "summary": "For trips under 1,000 km, China high-speed rail beats flying on price, reliability, and door-to-door time. DiDi covers taxis and ride-hailing in every major city.", "parent": null, "children": [ "node:hsr", "node:didi", "node:metro", "node:taxi", "node:flight" ], "related": [ "cluster:payment", "cluster:apps" ], "sources": [ { "label": "China Railway 12306", "url": "https://www.12306.cn/en/index.html", "tier": 1 } ], "lastVerified": "2026-06-10" }, { "id": "cluster:apps", "kind": "cluster", "label": "Apps", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/china-apps", "summary": "Three apps cover 95% of trip needs: Alipay for payments, Trip.com for HSR/flights/hotels, and a translation app with the Chinese offline pack.", "parent": null, "children": [ "node:alipay-app", "node:tripcom", "node:translation", "node:ditu" ], "related": [ "cluster:payment", "cluster:internet", "cluster:transport" ], "sources": [ { "label": "Trip.com official site", "url": "https://www.trip.com/", "tier": 1 } ], "lastVerified": "2026-06-10" }, { "id": "cluster:safety", "kind": "cluster", "label": "Safety", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/is-china-safe-2026", "summary": "China ranks in the global top 10 on the Global Peace Index. Violent crime against tourists is rare; the main risk is petty scams in tourist areas.", "parent": null, "children": [ "node:scams", "node:solo-female", "node:family", "node:medical", "node:emergency" ], "related": [ "cluster:apps", "cluster:destinations" ], "sources": [ { "label": "Institute for Economics & Peace — Global Peace Index", "url": "https://www.visionofhumanity.org/maps/", "tier": 1 } ], "lastVerified": "2026-06-10" }, { "id": "cluster:destinations", "kind": "cluster", "label": "Destinations", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/destinations", "summary": "China has 200+ foreign-visitable cities. The essential first-timer trio is Beijing (history), Shanghai (modernity), and Xi'an (terra-cotta warriors).", "parent": null, "children": [ "dest:beijing", "dest:shanghai", "dest:chengdu", "dest:xian", "dest:guilin", "dest:hong-kong" ], "related": [ "cluster:visa", "cluster:transport", "cluster:budget" ], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-10" }, { "id": "cluster:food", "kind": "cluster", "label": "Food", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/china-food", "summary": "Eight great regional cuisines anchor Chinese food: Cantonese, Sichuan, Hunan, Shandong, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Fujian, and Anhui.", "parent": null, "children": [ "node:cuisines", "node:street-food", "node:dietary" ], "related": [ "cluster:culture", "cluster:destinations" ], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-10" }, { "id": "cluster:culture", "kind": "cluster", "label": "Culture & Etiquette", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/china-business-etiquette", "summary": "China is a relationship-first culture: accept offered tea, receive business cards with two hands, and never write a person's name in red ink.", "parent": null, "children": [ "node:etiquette", "node:tipping", "node:customs", "node:shopping" ], "related": [ "cluster:food", "cluster:destinations" ], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-10" }, { "id": "cluster:weather", "kind": "cluster", "label": "Weather & Best Time", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/best-time-to-visit-china", "summary": "April–May and September–October are the best months for most of China: mild temperatures, low rainfall, and clear skies across the major cities.", "parent": null, "children": [ "node:best-time", "node:regional-weather" ], "related": [ "cluster:destinations", "cluster:budget" ], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-10" }, { "id": "cluster:budget", "kind": "cluster", "label": "Budget & Cost", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/china-trip-cost", "summary": "A mid-range 10-day China trip costs $1,500–$2,500 per person including international flights, with daily budgets of $80 (backpacker) to $250 (luxury).", "parent": null, "children": [ "node:trip-cost", "node:backpacking", "node:packing", "node:daily-budget" ], "related": [ "cluster:payment", "cluster:destinations", "cluster:transport" ], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-10" }, { "id": "node:240h-transit", "kind": "node", "label": "240-hour Visa-free Transit", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/240-hour-visa-free-transit", "summary": "Citizens of 55+ countries can transit through China for up to 10 days visa-free when flying between two non-China destinations.", "parent": "cluster:visa", "children": [], "related": [ "node:visa-free" ], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-10" }, { "id": "node:visa-free", "kind": "node", "label": "30-day Visa-free Countries", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/china-visa-2026#visa-free", "summary": "38+ countries enjoy 30-day visa-free entry to China in 2026, including most of Europe, ASEAN, Australia, and New Zealand.", "parent": "cluster:visa", "children": [], "related": [ "node:240h-transit" ], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-10" }, { "id": "node:l-visa", "kind": "node", "label": "L Visa (Tourist)", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/china-visa-2026#l-visa", "summary": "The L visa is the standard tourist visa for China, valid for 30 days, applied for at a Chinese consulate 4–7 business days before travel.", "parent": "cluster:visa", "children": [], "related": [], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-10" }, { "id": "node:entry-requirements", "kind": "node", "label": "Entry Requirements", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/china-entry-requirements-2026", "summary": "At the Chinese border you need a passport valid 6+ months, a return ticket, a hotel booking, and a visa or visa-free eligibility.", "parent": "cluster:visa", "children": [], "related": [], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-10" }, { "id": "node:visa-denied", "kind": "node", "label": "Visa Denied — What to Do", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/china-visa-denied", "summary": "If your L visa is refused you can reapply with stronger documentation, appeal with a written statement, or transit visa-free for 10 days instead.", "parent": "cluster:visa", "children": [], "related": [], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-10" }, { "id": "node:alipay", "kind": "node", "label": "Alipay for Foreigners", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/alipay-for-foreigners", "summary": "Download Alipay, link a foreign Visa or Mastercard via the Tour Pass, and complete a $150 minimum top-up to pay at 90%+ of Chinese merchants.", "parent": "cluster:payment", "children": [], "related": [ "node:wechat-pay", "node:credit-card" ], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-10" }, { "id": "node:wechat-pay", "kind": "node", "label": "WeChat Pay for Foreigners", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/alipay-for-foreigners#wechat-pay", "summary": "WeChat Pay accepts linked foreign Visa, Mastercard, and JCB cards in 2026 after a one-time identity verification with your passport.", "parent": "cluster:payment", "children": [], "related": [ "node:alipay" ], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-10" }, { "id": "node:cash", "kind": "node", "label": "Cash & RMB", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/china-cashless", "summary": "Carry ¥500–1,000 in cash for rural areas, taxis, and small vendors; major cities are 90%+ cashless via mobile payment.", "parent": "cluster:payment", "children": [], "related": [ "node:atm" ], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-10" }, { "id": "node:credit-card", "kind": "node", "label": "Foreign Credit Cards", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/payment-for/visa", "summary": "Foreign Visa, Mastercard, and AmEx cards work in hotels, airports, and chain restaurants but NOT in taxis, food stalls, or most shops.", "parent": "cluster:payment", "children": [], "related": [ "node:alipay" ], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-10" }, { "id": "node:atm", "kind": "node", "label": "ATM Cash Withdrawal", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/china-cashless#atm", "summary": "Bank of China, ICBC, and China Construction Bank ATMs accept foreign Visa/Mastercard with a ¥2,500 per-transaction limit and 1–3% fee.", "parent": "cluster:payment", "children": [], "related": [], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-10" }, { "id": "node:sim-esim", "kind": "node", "label": "SIM & eSIM", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/china-sim-esim", "summary": "Tourist eSIMs from Airalo, Holafly, and Nomad give 7–30 days of China data for $5–$30 without passport registration at a Chinese store.", "parent": "cluster:internet", "children": [], "related": [ "node:vpn" ], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-10" }, { "id": "node:vpn", "kind": "node", "label": "VPN for China", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/vpn-for-china", "summary": "Astrill, LetsVPN, and NordVPN are the most reliable VPNs in China in 2026; install before arrival because the App Store blocks downloads inside China.", "parent": "cluster:internet", "children": [], "related": [], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-10" }, { "id": "node:wifi", "kind": "node", "label": "Portable WiFi", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/china-sim-esim#pocket-wifi", "summary": "Rent a portable 4G/5G WiFi hotspot at the airport for ¥30–80/day, returnable at any major airport, useful for groups of 2–4 travelers.", "parent": "cluster:internet", "children": [], "related": [], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-10" }, { "id": "node:hsr", "kind": "node", "label": "High-speed Rail", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/china-high-speed-rail-foreigners", "summary": "China HSR covers 40,000+ km with 25 daily Beijing–Shanghai trains; second-class tickets are $70–100 and bookable on Trip.com with a foreign card.", "parent": "cluster:transport", "children": [], "related": [ "node:flight" ], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-10" }, { "id": "node:didi", "kind": "node", "label": "DiDi (Ride-hailing)", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/china-high-speed-rail-foreigners#didi", "summary": "DiDi is China's Uber; link a foreign Visa or Mastercard in the app to ride in 400+ cities with English-speaking drivers available on request.", "parent": "cluster:transport", "children": [], "related": [ "node:metro", "node:taxi" ], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-10" }, { "id": "node:metro", "kind": "node", "label": "Metro & Subway", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/china-transport-guide#metro", "summary": "Every major Chinese city has a metro with English signage and ¥3–9 rides; pay by scanning the Alipay transport QR code at the gate.", "parent": "cluster:transport", "children": [], "related": [ "node:didi" ], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-10" }, { "id": "node:taxi", "kind": "node", "label": "Taxis", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/china-transport-guide#taxi", "summary": "Airport taxis are metered but require cash or a working Alipay transport code; hail from designated taxi stands, not the street.", "parent": "cluster:transport", "children": [], "related": [ "node:didi" ], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-10" }, { "id": "node:flight", "kind": "node", "label": "Domestic Flights", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/china-transport-guide#flights", "summary": "Domestic flights are cheaper than HSR only for trips over 1,000 km; book on Trip.com with a foreign card 2–3 weeks ahead for ¥400–1,200.", "parent": "cluster:transport", "children": [], "related": [ "node:hsr" ], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-10" }, { "id": "node:alipay-app", "kind": "node", "label": "Alipay App", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/alipay-for-foreigners", "summary": "Alipay is the single most important app: payment, transport QR, ride-hailing, translation, and travel insurance in one app.", "parent": "cluster:apps", "children": [], "related": [ "node:tripcom" ], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-10" }, { "id": "node:tripcom", "kind": "node", "label": "Trip.com", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/china-apps#tripcom", "summary": "Trip.com (English, foreign cards accepted) books HSR, flights, hotels, and tours with 24/7 English customer support.", "parent": "cluster:apps", "children": [], "related": [ "node:alipay-app" ], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-10" }, { "id": "node:translation", "kind": "node", "label": "Translation Apps", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/china-translation-apps", "summary": "Pleco (offline dictionary) plus Apple Translate or Google Translate covers 95% of in-person translation needs; download Chinese offline pack before flying.", "parent": "cluster:apps", "children": [], "related": [], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-10" }, { "id": "node:ditu", "kind": "node", "label": "Maps (Amap / Baidu)", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/china-apps#maps", "summary": "Google Maps does not work in China. Use Amap (高德) or Baidu Maps for navigation; both have English interfaces inside the Alipay mini-program.", "parent": "cluster:apps", "children": [], "related": [], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-10" }, { "id": "node:scams", "kind": "node", "label": "Tourist Scams to Avoid", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/china-tourist-scams-avoid", "summary": "The four classic scams are the tea ceremony, the art student, the closed-attraction ringer, and the taxi meter swap; ignore all \"free\" invitations from strangers.", "parent": "cluster:safety", "children": [], "related": [], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-10" }, { "id": "node:solo-female", "kind": "node", "label": "Solo Female Travel", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/solo-female-china", "summary": "China is statistically very safe for solo female travelers; standard precautions (share location, night DiDi) are sufficient in major cities.", "parent": "cluster:safety", "children": [], "related": [ "node:solo" ], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-10" }, { "id": "node:family", "kind": "node", "label": "Family with Kids", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/china-with-kids", "summary": "China is family-friendly: high-chair restaurants, kid menus, and stroller-accessible metros are standard in tier-1 cities.", "parent": "cluster:safety", "children": [], "related": [], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-10" }, { "id": "node:medical", "kind": "node", "label": "Medical Emergency", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/china-medical-emergency", "summary": "Public hospitals in tier-1 cities have English-speaking international departments; call 120 for ambulance and 119 for fire.", "parent": "cluster:safety", "children": [], "related": [ "node:emergency" ], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-10" }, { "id": "node:emergency", "kind": "node", "label": "Emergency Numbers", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/china-emergency-numbers", "summary": "Police 110, ambulance 120, fire 119, traffic accidents 122, tourist complaint 12301 — all are 24/7 and have English service.", "parent": "cluster:safety", "children": [], "related": [], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-10" }, { "id": "dest:beijing", "kind": "destination", "label": "Beijing", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/beijing", "summary": "Beijing is China's 3,000-year-old capital: home to the Forbidden City, the Great Wall at Mutianyu, the Temple of Heaven, and the hutong neighborhoods.", "parent": "cluster:destinations", "children": [], "related": [], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-16" }, { "id": "dest:shanghai", "kind": "destination", "label": "Shanghai", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/shanghai", "summary": "Shanghai is China's most international city: the Bund, Pudong skyline, French Concession cafes, xiaolongbao dumplings, and the Maglev train from Pudong airport.", "parent": "cluster:destinations", "children": [], "related": [], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-16" }, { "id": "dest:tianjin", "kind": "destination", "label": "Tianjin", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/tianjin", "summary": "Tianjin is a major Chinese city in TJ with HSR access, a metro system, and regional cuisine.", "parent": "cluster:destinations", "children": [], "related": [], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-16" }, { "id": "dest:chongqing", "kind": "destination", "label": "Chongqing", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/chongqing", "summary": "Chongqing is a major Chinese city in 50 with HSR access, a metro system, and regional cuisine.", "parent": "cluster:destinations", "children": [], "related": [], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-16" }, { "id": "dest:guangzhou", "kind": "destination", "label": "Guangzhou", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/guangzhou", "summary": "Guangzhou is a Chinese city in GD with HSR access, a metro system, and regional cuisine.", "parent": "cluster:destinations", "children": [], "related": [], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-16" }, { "id": "dest:hangzhou", "kind": "destination", "label": "Hangzhou", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/hangzhou", "summary": "Hangzhou is a major Chinese city in ZJ with HSR access, a metro system, and regional cuisine.", "parent": "cluster:destinations", "children": [], "related": [], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-16" }, { "id": "dest:nanjing", "kind": "destination", "label": "Nanjing", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/nanjing", "summary": "Nanjing is a major Chinese city in JS with HSR access, a metro system, and regional cuisine.", "parent": "cluster:destinations", "children": [], "related": [], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-16" }, { "id": "dest:wuhan", "kind": "destination", "label": "Wuhan", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/wuhan", "summary": "Wuhan is a major Chinese city in HB with HSR access, a metro system, and regional cuisine.", "parent": "cluster:destinations", "children": [], "related": [], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-16" }, { "id": "dest:chengdu", "kind": "destination", "label": "Chengdu", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/chengdu", "summary": "Chengdu is the gateway to pandas and Sichuan cuisine: the giant panda research base, Jinli ancient street, and the Leshan Buddha day trip.", "parent": "cluster:destinations", "children": [], "related": [], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-16" }, { "id": "dest:xian", "kind": "destination", "label": "Xi'an", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/xian", "summary": "Xi'an is the ancient capital and eastern terminus of the Silk Road, home to the Terracotta Warriors, the 600-year-old city wall, and the Muslim Quarter.", "parent": "cluster:destinations", "children": [], "related": [], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-16" }, { "id": "dest:kunming", "kind": "destination", "label": "Kunming", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/kunming", "summary": "Kunming is a major Chinese city in YN with HSR access, a metro system, and regional cuisine.", "parent": "cluster:destinations", "children": [], "related": [], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-16" }, { "id": "dest:lhasa", "kind": "destination", "label": "Lhasa", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/lhasa", "summary": "Lhasa is a Chinese city in XZ with HSR access, a metro system, and regional cuisine.", "parent": "cluster:destinations", "children": [], "related": [], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-16" }, { "id": "dest:urumqi", "kind": "destination", "label": "Urumqi", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/urumqi", "summary": "Urumqi is a major Chinese city in XJ with HSR access, a metro system, and regional cuisine.", "parent": "cluster:destinations", "children": [], "related": [], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-16" }, { "id": "dest:haerbin", "kind": "destination", "label": "Harbin", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/haerbin", "summary": "Harbin is a Chinese city in HL with HSR access, a metro system, and regional cuisine.", "parent": "cluster:destinations", "children": [], "related": [], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-16" }, { "id": "dest:hong-kong", "kind": "destination", "label": "Hong Kong", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/hong-kong", "summary": "Hong Kong is a Special Administrative Region with separate visa rules: 90+ countries get visa-free entry, English is widely spoken, and the MTR is world-class.", "parent": "cluster:destinations", "children": [], "related": [], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-16" }, { "id": "dest:macao", "kind": "destination", "label": "Macao", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/macao", "summary": "Macao is a major Chinese city in MO with HSR access, a metro system, and regional cuisine.", "parent": "cluster:destinations", "children": [], "related": [], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-16" }, { "id": "dest:taipei", "kind": "destination", "label": "Taipei", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/taipei", "summary": "Taipei is a major Chinese city in TW with HSR access, a metro system, and regional cuisine.", "parent": "cluster:destinations", "children": [], "related": [], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-16" }, { "id": "dest:shenzhen", "kind": "destination", "label": "Shenzhen", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/shenzhen", "summary": "Shenzhen is a major Chinese city in GD with HSR access, a metro system, and regional cuisine.", "parent": "cluster:destinations", "children": [], "related": [], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-16" }, { "id": "dest:qingdao", "kind": "destination", "label": "Qingdao", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/qingdao", "summary": "Qingdao is a major Chinese city in SD with HSR access, a metro system, and regional cuisine.", "parent": "cluster:destinations", "children": [], "related": [], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-16" }, { "id": "dest:dalian", "kind": "destination", "label": "Dalian", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/dalian", "summary": "Dalian is a major Chinese city in LN with HSR access, a metro system, and regional cuisine.", "parent": "cluster:destinations", "children": [], "related": [], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-16" }, { "id": "dest:xiamen", "kind": "destination", "label": "Xiamen", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/xiamen", "summary": "Xiamen is a major Chinese city in FJ with HSR access, a metro system, and regional cuisine.", "parent": "cluster:destinations", "children": [], "related": [], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-16" }, { "id": "dest:guilin", "kind": "destination", "label": "Guilin", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/guilin", "summary": "Guilin and Yangshuo offer China's most iconic landscape: karst peaks along the Li River, bamboo rafts, and the Reed Flute Cave.", "parent": "cluster:destinations", "children": [], "related": [], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-16" }, { "id": "dest:suzhou", "kind": "destination", "label": "Suzhou", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/suzhou", "summary": "Suzhou is a major Chinese city in JS with HSR access, a metro system, and regional cuisine.", "parent": "cluster:destinations", "children": [], "related": [], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-16" }, { "id": "dest:lijiang", "kind": "destination", "label": "Lijiang", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/lijiang", "summary": "Lijiang is a major Chinese city in YN with HSR access, a metro system, and regional cuisine.", "parent": "cluster:destinations", "children": [], "related": [], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-16" }, { "id": "node:cuisines", "kind": "node", "label": "Regional Cuisines", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/china-food", "summary": "The \"Eight Great Cuisines\" of China are Cantonese, Sichuan, Hunan, Shandong, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Fujian, and Anhui; each region has a distinct flavor profile.", "parent": "cluster:food", "children": [], "related": [], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-10" }, { "id": "node:street-food", "kind": "node", "label": "Street Food & Night Markets", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/china-night-markets", "summary": "Best night markets: Wangfujing (Beijing), Yu Garden (Shanghai), Jinli (Chengdu), Muslim Quarter (Xi'an), Kuanzhai Alley (Chengdu).", "parent": "cluster:food", "children": [], "related": [ "node:dietary" ], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-10" }, { "id": "node:dietary", "kind": "node", "label": "Dietary Restrictions", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/china-vegetarian-guide", "summary": "Vegetarian: order 素 (sù); halal: look for 清真 (qīngzhēn) labels; gluten-free: avoid 面粉 dishes and soy sauce; carry a translation card.", "parent": "cluster:food", "children": [], "related": [], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-10" }, { "id": "node:etiquette", "kind": "node", "label": "Etiquette", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/china-business-etiquette", "summary": "Key etiquette: receive items with two hands, accept offered tea, pour for elders before yourself, and never write names in red ink.", "parent": "cluster:culture", "children": [], "related": [], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-10" }, { "id": "node:tipping", "kind": "node", "label": "Tipping Guide", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/china-tipping-guide", "summary": "Tipping is NOT customary in China at restaurants or taxis; only tip foreign tour guides (¥100–200/day) and high-end hotel porters (¥20).", "parent": "cluster:culture", "children": [], "related": [], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-10" }, { "id": "node:customs", "kind": "node", "label": "Customs Declaration", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/china-customs-declaration", "summary": "Declare cash over $5,000 USD equivalent, gold, ivory, fresh food, and plant-based products; medications need a doctor's letter and original packaging.", "parent": "cluster:culture", "children": [], "related": [], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-10" }, { "id": "node:shopping", "kind": "node", "label": "Shopping & Bargaining", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/china-shopping-guide", "summary": "Bargain at markets (start at 30% of asking price), use Alipay at chain stores, and get a tax refund at the airport for ¥500+ same-day purchases.", "parent": "cluster:culture", "children": [], "related": [ "node:customs" ], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-10" }, { "id": "node:best-time", "kind": "node", "label": "Best Time to Visit", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/best-time-to-visit-china", "summary": "Best months overall: April–May and September–October. Avoid Golden Week (Oct 1–7) and Chinese New Year for crowds and price spikes.", "parent": "cluster:weather", "children": [], "related": [], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-10" }, { "id": "node:regional-weather", "kind": "node", "label": "Regional Weather", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/best-time-to-visit-china#region", "summary": "Northern China: cold dry winters, hot summers. Southern China: mild winters, hot humid summers. Southwest (Yunnan): year-round spring climate.", "parent": "cluster:weather", "children": [], "related": [], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-10" }, { "id": "node:trip-cost", "kind": "node", "label": "Total Trip Cost", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/china-trip-cost", "summary": "10-day mid-range trip costs $1,500–$2,500 per person excluding international flights; budget split: 35% hotels, 25% food, 20% transport, 20% attractions.", "parent": "cluster:budget", "children": [], "related": [ "node:daily-budget" ], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-10" }, { "id": "node:backpacking", "kind": "node", "label": "Backpacking on a Budget", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/china-budget-backpacking", "summary": "Backpacker daily budget in China: $40–60 (hostel ¥80–150, street food ¥30–60, metro ¥3–9). Tier-3 cities cut this by 40%.", "parent": "cluster:budget", "children": [], "related": [ "node:trip-cost" ], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-10" }, { "id": "node:packing", "kind": "node", "label": "Packing List", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/china-packing-list", "summary": "Essentials: passport, visa, Alipay set up, VPN app, power adapter (Type A/C/I), comfortable walking shoes, portable WiFi, photocopy of passport.", "parent": "cluster:budget", "children": [], "related": [], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-10" }, { "id": "node:daily-budget", "kind": "node", "label": "Daily Budget by City", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/china-trip-cost#daily", "summary": "Mid-range daily: Beijing $120, Shanghai $150, Chengdu $80, Xi'an $90, Guilin $70, Hong Kong $200. Backpacker roughly 50% less.", "parent": "cluster:budget", "children": [], "related": [ "node:trip-cost" ], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-10" }, { "id": "dest:beijing", "kind": "destination", "label": "Beijing", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/beijing", "summary": "Beijing is China's 3,000-year-old capital: home to the Forbidden City, the Great Wall at Mutianyu, the Temple of Heaven, and the hutong neighborhoods.", "parent": "cluster:destinations", "children": [], "related": [], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-16" }, { "id": "dest:shanghai", "kind": "destination", "label": "Shanghai", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/shanghai", "summary": "Shanghai is China's most international city: the Bund, Pudong skyline, French Concession cafes, xiaolongbao dumplings, and the Maglev train from Pudong airport.", "parent": "cluster:destinations", "children": [], "related": [], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-16" }, { "id": "dest:tianjin", "kind": "destination", "label": "Tianjin", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/tianjin", "summary": "Tianjin is a major Chinese city in TJ with HSR access, a metro system, and regional cuisine.", "parent": "cluster:destinations", "children": [], "related": [], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-16" }, { "id": "dest:chongqing", "kind": "destination", "label": "Chongqing", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/chongqing", "summary": "Chongqing is a major Chinese city in 50 with HSR access, a metro system, and regional cuisine.", "parent": "cluster:destinations", "children": [], "related": [], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-16" }, { "id": "dest:guangzhou", "kind": "destination", "label": "Guangzhou", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/guangzhou", "summary": "Guangzhou is a Chinese city in GD with HSR access, a metro system, and regional cuisine.", "parent": "cluster:destinations", "children": [], "related": [], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-16" }, { "id": "dest:hangzhou", "kind": "destination", "label": "Hangzhou", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/hangzhou", "summary": "Hangzhou is a major Chinese city in ZJ with HSR access, a metro system, and regional cuisine.", "parent": "cluster:destinations", "children": [], "related": [], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-16" }, { "id": "dest:nanjing", "kind": "destination", "label": "Nanjing", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/nanjing", "summary": "Nanjing is a major Chinese city in JS with HSR access, a metro system, and regional cuisine.", "parent": "cluster:destinations", "children": [], "related": [], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-16" }, { "id": "dest:wuhan", "kind": "destination", "label": "Wuhan", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/wuhan", "summary": "Wuhan is a major Chinese city in HB with HSR access, a metro system, and regional cuisine.", "parent": "cluster:destinations", "children": [], "related": [], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-16" }, { "id": "dest:chengdu", "kind": "destination", "label": "Chengdu", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/chengdu", "summary": "Chengdu is the gateway to pandas and Sichuan cuisine: the giant panda research base, Jinli ancient street, and the Leshan Buddha day trip.", "parent": "cluster:destinations", "children": [], "related": [], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-16" }, { "id": "dest:xian", "kind": "destination", "label": "Xi'an", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/xian", "summary": "Xi'an is the ancient capital and eastern terminus of the Silk Road, home to the Terracotta Warriors, the 600-year-old city wall, and the Muslim Quarter.", "parent": "cluster:destinations", "children": [], "related": [], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-16" }, { "id": "dest:kunming", "kind": "destination", "label": "Kunming", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/kunming", "summary": "Kunming is a major Chinese city in YN with HSR access, a metro system, and regional cuisine.", "parent": "cluster:destinations", "children": [], "related": [], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-16" }, { "id": "dest:lhasa", "kind": "destination", "label": "Lhasa", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/lhasa", "summary": "Lhasa is a Chinese city in XZ with HSR access, a metro system, and regional cuisine.", "parent": "cluster:destinations", "children": [], "related": [], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-16" }, { "id": "dest:urumqi", "kind": "destination", "label": "Urumqi", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/urumqi", "summary": "Urumqi is a major Chinese city in XJ with HSR access, a metro system, and regional cuisine.", "parent": "cluster:destinations", "children": [], "related": [], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-16" }, { "id": "dest:haerbin", "kind": "destination", "label": "Harbin", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/haerbin", "summary": "Harbin is a Chinese city in HL with HSR access, a metro system, and regional cuisine.", "parent": "cluster:destinations", "children": [], "related": [], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-16" }, { "id": "dest:hong-kong", "kind": "destination", "label": "Hong Kong", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/hong-kong", "summary": "Hong Kong is a Special Administrative Region with separate visa rules: 90+ countries get visa-free entry, English is widely spoken, and the MTR is world-class.", "parent": "cluster:destinations", "children": [], "related": [], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-16" }, { "id": "dest:macao", "kind": "destination", "label": "Macao", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/macao", "summary": "Macao is a major Chinese city in MO with HSR access, a metro system, and regional cuisine.", "parent": "cluster:destinations", "children": [], "related": [], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-16" }, { "id": "dest:taipei", "kind": "destination", "label": "Taipei", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/taipei", "summary": "Taipei is a major Chinese city in TW with HSR access, a metro system, and regional cuisine.", "parent": "cluster:destinations", "children": [], "related": [], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-16" }, { "id": "dest:shenzhen", "kind": "destination", "label": "Shenzhen", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/shenzhen", "summary": "Shenzhen is a major Chinese city in GD with HSR access, a metro system, and regional cuisine.", "parent": "cluster:destinations", "children": [], "related": [], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-16" }, { "id": "dest:qingdao", "kind": "destination", "label": "Qingdao", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/qingdao", "summary": "Qingdao is a major Chinese city in SD with HSR access, a metro system, and regional cuisine.", "parent": "cluster:destinations", "children": [], "related": [], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-16" }, { "id": "dest:dalian", "kind": "destination", "label": "Dalian", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/dalian", "summary": "Dalian is a major Chinese city in LN with HSR access, a metro system, and regional cuisine.", "parent": "cluster:destinations", "children": [], "related": [], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-16" }, { "id": "dest:xiamen", "kind": "destination", "label": "Xiamen", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/xiamen", "summary": "Xiamen is a major Chinese city in FJ with HSR access, a metro system, and regional cuisine.", "parent": "cluster:destinations", "children": [], "related": [], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-16" }, { "id": "dest:guilin", "kind": "destination", "label": "Guilin", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/guilin", "summary": "Guilin and Yangshuo offer China's most iconic landscape: karst peaks along the Li River, bamboo rafts, and the Reed Flute Cave.", "parent": "cluster:destinations", "children": [], "related": [], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-16" }, { "id": "dest:suzhou", "kind": "destination", "label": "Suzhou", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/suzhou", "summary": "Suzhou is a major Chinese city in JS with HSR access, a metro system, and regional cuisine.", "parent": "cluster:destinations", "children": [], "related": [], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-16" }, { "id": "dest:lijiang", "kind": "destination", "label": "Lijiang", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/lijiang", "summary": "Lijiang is a major Chinese city in YN with HSR access, a metro system, and regional cuisine.", "parent": "cluster:destinations", "children": [], "related": [], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-16" }, { "id": "problem:alipay-not-working", "kind": "problem", "label": "Why is my Alipay not working?", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/problems/alipay-not-working", "summary": "Open Alipay → Tour Pass → Top Up with at least ¥150. If still rejected, ask the merchant to enable \"international card\" on the terminal.", "symptom": "You linked a foreign Visa or Mastercard to Alipay but every transaction is rejected at the merchant.", "cause": "The Tour Pass hasn't been topped up to the ¥150 minimum, or the merchant's terminal doesn't accept foreign-network cards.", "parent": "cluster:payment", "children": [], "related": [ "node:alipay", "node:credit-card", "node:atm" ], "severity": "critical", "sources": [ { "label": "Alipay Tour Card support", "url": "https://passport.alipay.com/", "tier": 1 } ], "lastVerified": "2026-06-16" }, { "id": "problem:alipay-cant-verify-passport", "kind": "problem", "label": "Why can't I verify my passport on Alipay?", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/problems/alipay-cant-verify-passport", "summary": "Retake the photo flat on a dark surface, include the entire MRZ strip (two lines at the bottom), and re-upload. If still failing, switch to WeChat Pay which has a more lenient OCR.", "symptom": "Alipay's identity verification step fails — passport photo upload rejected or OCR misread.", "cause": "The passport photo is blurry, the MRZ strip is cropped out, or the date format doesn't match (DD MMM YYYY required).", "parent": "cluster:payment", "children": [], "related": [ "node:alipay", "node:wechat-pay" ], "severity": "common", "sources": [ { "label": "Alipay Tour Card FAQ", "url": "https://passport.alipay.com/", "tier": 1 } ], "lastVerified": "2026-06-16" }, { "id": "problem:alipay-receive-money", "kind": "problem", "label": "Can foreigners receive money on Alipay?", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/problems/alipay-receive-money", "summary": "Use a TransferWise / Wise borderless account to receive CNY into a linked Chinese bank account, or use Alipay's \"Red Packet\" feature (limited to ¥200/transaction from other Alipay users).", "symptom": "You want to receive a WeChat or bank transfer to your Alipay wallet but the app shows no Receive option.", "cause": "Alipay's foreign-card-linked Tour Pass is a one-way spending wallet, not a bank account — it cannot receive inbound transfers in 2026.", "parent": "cluster:payment", "children": [], "related": [ "node:alipay", "node:cash", "node:atm" ], "severity": "common", "sources": [ { "label": "Alipay merchant policy", "url": "https://b.alipay.com/", "tier": 1 } ], "lastVerified": "2026-06-16" }, { "id": "problem:wechat-pay-declined", "kind": "problem", "label": "Why does WeChat Pay keep declining my foreign card?", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/problems/wechat-pay-declined", "summary": "Open WeChat → Me → Services → Wallet → Bank Cards → Add \"+\" → choose \"Add a Foreign Card\". Complete the passport + phone verification, then retry. Supported brands: Visa, Mastercard, JCB, Discover, Diners.", "symptom": "You linked a Visa or Mastercard in WeChat Pay but transactions show \"card not supported\" at checkout.", "cause": "WeChat Pay's foreign-card support requires the card to be issued by a partner bank and the user to complete the \"Foreign Card\" verification flow — this is different from the regular CN-account flow.", "parent": "cluster:payment", "children": [], "related": [ "node:wechat-pay", "node:alipay", "node:credit-card" ], "severity": "common", "sources": [ { "label": "WeChat Pay international", "url": "https://pay.weixin.qq.com/", "tier": 1 } ], "lastVerified": "2026-06-16" }, { "id": "problem:china-cash-only", "kind": "problem", "label": "Can I pay cash in China in 2026?", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/problems/china-cash-only", "summary": "Carry ¥500–¥1,000 in cash as backup. Withdraw from Bank of China, ICBC, or China Construction Bank ATMs using your foreign Visa/Mastercard (¥2,500/transaction limit, 1–3% fee).", "symptom": "You want to know if you need to carry RMB cash or if Alipay/WeChat Pay is enough for the entire trip.", "cause": "Major cities are 90%+ cashless, but rural areas, taxis, food stalls, and some museums still require RMB cash.", "parent": "cluster:payment", "children": [], "related": [ "node:cash", "node:atm", "node:alipay" ], "severity": "common", "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-16" }, { "id": "problem:atm-foreign-fees", "kind": "problem", "label": "How much does ATM withdrawal cost in China?", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/problems/atm-foreign-fees", "summary": "Use a no-foreign-transaction-fee debit card (Chase Sapphire, Schwab, Revolut, Starling, Wise). Avoid independent ATMs; stick to Bank of China and ICBC branches inside bank lobbies.", "symptom": "You withdrew RMB from a Chinese ATM and your home bank charged an unexpected foreign-transaction or ATM fee.", "cause": "Chinese ATM operators (Bank of China, ICBC) charge ¥10–¥25 per foreign-card transaction. Your home bank adds 1–3% FX margin and possibly a flat ATM fee.", "parent": "cluster:payment", "children": [], "related": [ "node:atm", "node:cash", "node:credit-card" ], "severity": "common", "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-16" }, { "id": "problem:visa-denied-options", "kind": "problem", "label": "My China visa was denied — what now?", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/problems/visa-denied-options", "summary": "Option 1 — reapply with stronger documents (hotel pre-booking, employer letter, return ticket). Option 2 — appeal with a written statement. Option 3 — switch to the 240-hour transit visa-free scheme if your itinerary allows.", "symptom": "Your L visa application was refused at the Chinese consulate and your trip is in 2–4 weeks.", "cause": "Most refusals are for missing or weak documentation: no return ticket, no hotel booking, weak itinerary, or insufficient proof of ties to your home country.", "parent": "cluster:visa", "children": [], "related": [ "node:l-visa", "node:240h-transit", "node:visa-free", "node:visa-denied" ], "severity": "critical", "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-16" }, { "id": "problem:extend-visa-free-stay", "kind": "problem", "label": "Can I extend my 30-day visa-free stay inside China?", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/problems/extend-visa-free-stay", "summary": "Exit to Hong Kong, Macau, or a third country (Thailand, Japan, Vietnam) and re-enter to reset the 30-day clock. Alternatively, apply for an L visa at a Chinese consulate abroad and re-enter on that.", "symptom": "You entered on the 30-day visa-free scheme and need more time but don't want to leave China.", "cause": "The 30-day visa-free stay is single-entry and cannot be extended inside mainland China — it's a hard cap.", "parent": "cluster:visa", "children": [], "related": [ "node:visa-free", "node:240h-transit", "node:l-visa" ], "severity": "common", "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-16" }, { "id": "problem:lost-passport-china", "kind": "problem", "label": "My passport was lost or stolen in China — what do I do?", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/problems/lost-passport-china", "summary": "Step 1: Report to local police (110) and get a loss report (报案证明). Step 2: Visit your embassy/consulate in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu, or Wuhan. Step 3: Get an emergency travel document (usually 3–5 business days). Step 4: Apply for a new Chinese exit visa at the Public Security Bureau.", "symptom": "Your passport is gone (theft or loss) and you're in mainland China without travel documents.", "cause": "This is a multi-step emergency — you cannot exit China without a valid passport or emergency travel document.", "parent": "cluster:visa", "children": [], "related": [ "node:emergency", "node:medical" ], "severity": "critical", "sources": [ { "label": "China Public Security Bureau — Exit-Entry Administration", "url": "https://www.nia.gov.cn/n897453/index.html", "tier": 1 } ], "lastVerified": "2026-06-16" }, { "id": "problem:whatsapp-blocked-china", "kind": "problem", "label": "Why is WhatsApp blocked in China?", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/problems/whatsapp-blocked-china", "summary": "Install a working VPN (Astrill, LetsVPN, NordVPN) BEFORE flying. China blocks the App Store too, so download on home WiFi. Free VPNs do not work — paid options survive 6–12 months before getting blocked.", "symptom": "WhatsApp won't send or receive messages — texts stay on one check, voice/video calls fail.", "cause": "The Great Firewall (金盾) blocks WhatsApp, Meta, X, Google, Telegram, Signal, and most Western services at the network level — no Chinese ISP can route to them.", "parent": "cluster:internet", "children": [], "related": [ "node:vpn", "node:sim-esim" ], "severity": "common", "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-16" }, { "id": "problem:google-maps-not-working", "kind": "problem", "label": "Why is Google Maps not working in China?", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/problems/google-maps-not-working", "summary": "Use Amap (高德) or Baidu Maps inside Alipay's mini-program — both have English interfaces and work with foreign SIM cards. Apple Maps also works in mainland China since iOS 16+.", "symptom": "Google Maps shows your blue dot but no map tiles, or fails to load entirely.", "cause": "Google servers are blocked by the Great Firewall. Google Maps is fully inaccessible from mainland China without a VPN.", "parent": "cluster:internet", "children": [], "related": [ "node:ditu", "node:vpn" ], "severity": "common", "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-16" }, { "id": "problem:vpn-slow-or-disconnected", "kind": "problem", "label": "Why is my VPN suddenly slow or disconnected in China?", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/problems/vpn-slow-or-disconnected", "summary": "Switch to a different server/location (Hong Kong, Japan, US West usually fastest from China). Change protocol to \"Stealth\" or \"Obfuscated\" mode in your VPN app. If your VPN is dead for 24+ hours, use a backup — most travelers carry 2 paid VPN subscriptions.", "symptom": "Your VPN worked for the first 3 days and now it disconnects every 10 minutes, or pages load at dial-up speeds.", "cause": "Chinese ISPs detect and throttle VPN protocols (especially OpenVPN and WireGuard) during peak hours. Astrill's StealthVPN and LetsVPN's proprietary protocols survive longest.", "parent": "cluster:internet", "children": [], "related": [ "node:vpn", "node:sim-esim" ], "severity": "common", "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-16" }, { "id": "problem:cant-book-12306-foreign-card", "kind": "problem", "label": "Why can't I book on 12306 with my foreign card?", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/problems/cant-book-12306-foreign-card", "summary": "Use Trip.com (English, accepts all major foreign cards, 24/7 English support) instead — same prices as 12306 plus a small service fee. Alternatively, book at any train station kiosk or counter with cash/passport.", "symptom": "You tried to book a high-speed rail ticket on 12306.cn and your foreign Visa/Mastercard is rejected at checkout.", "cause": "12306.cn accepts only UnionPay cards, Chinese bank cards, and Alipay/WeChat Pay. Foreign Visa/Mastercard/AmEx are NOT supported on the official site.", "parent": "cluster:transport", "children": [], "related": [ "node:hsr", "node:tripcom" ], "severity": "critical", "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-16" }, { "id": "problem:didi-card-declined", "kind": "problem", "label": "Why is DiDi not accepting my foreign card?", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/problems/didi-card-declined", "summary": "Use the Alipay mini-program DiDi instead — it uses your already-verified Alipay foreign card without re-verification. Alternative: pay cash and avoid the app's auto-decline path.", "symptom": "You linked a Visa/Mastercard in DiDi but ride payments fail or the app asks for re-verification every ride.", "cause": "DiDi's foreign-card linking requires a Chinese phone number for SMS verification. Some cards from non-tier-1 countries get auto-rejected by DiDi's risk engine.", "parent": "cluster:transport", "children": [], "related": [ "node:didi", "node:taxi", "node:alipay" ], "severity": "common", "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-16" }, { "id": "problem:scammed-as-foreigner", "kind": "problem", "label": "I think I got scammed in China — what should I do?", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/problems/scammed-as-foreigner", "summary": "Step 1: Get to safety — decline politely and walk away. Step 2: If money was taken by fraud, call 110 (police) within 24 hours — card chargebacks need the police report. Step 3: For credit-card fraud, call your bank's international collect-call number to freeze the card. Step 4: Report to the National Tourist Complaint Hotline: 12301 (24/7, English available).", "symptom": "You've been overcharged, given fake money, or pressured into a tea ceremony / art student scam.", "cause": "Common scams target tourists in Beijing's Wangfujing, Shanghai's Bund, and Xi'an's Muslim Quarter. Most involve \"free invitations\" that lead to high-pressure sales.", "parent": "cluster:safety", "children": [], "related": [ "node:scams", "node:emergency", "node:medical" ], "severity": "common", "sources": [ { "label": "China National Tourism Administration complaint hotline 12301", "url": "https://www.mct.gov.cn/", "tier": 1 } ], "lastVerified": "2026-06-16" }, { "id": "problem:alipay-foreign-card-declined", "kind": "problem", "label": "Why was my Alipay payment declined with a foreign card?", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/problems/alipay-foreign-card-declined", "summary": "Call your bank to authorize \"China cross-border\" transactions, retry with 3-D Secure on a stable connection, and keep the Tour Pass topped above ¥150 as a fallback.", "symptom": "Your foreign Visa/Mastercard is linked to Alipay but merchants see \"transaction failed\" with no error code.", "cause": "The card-issuer country is on Alipay's elevated-risk list, or the card's 3-D Secure step timed out over the Chinese payment gateway.", "parent": "cluster:payment", "children": [], "related": [ "node:alipay", "node:credit-card", "node:wechat-pay" ], "severity": "common", "sources": [ { "label": "Alipay international card support", "url": "https://global.alipay.com/", "tier": 1 } ], "lastVerified": "2026-06-16" }, { "id": "problem:wechat-pay-passport-not-accepted", "kind": "problem", "label": "Why won't WeChat Pay accept my passport verification?", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/problems/wechat-pay-passport-not-accepted", "summary": "Enter the name character-for-character as it appears on the passport MRZ line, use a card whose holder name matches the passport exactly, and retry on Wi-Fi rather than roaming data.", "symptom": "WeChat Pay rejects your passport upload during the \"Foreign Card\" identity step with \"information does not match.\"", "cause": "WeChat Pay's KYC partner matches your passport against the name exactly as printed, including middle names and diacritics; mismatches with your bank-card name cause auto-rejection.", "parent": "cluster:payment", "children": [], "related": [ "node:wechat-pay", "node:alipay", "node:credit-card" ], "severity": "common", "sources": [ { "label": "WeChat Pay international", "url": "https://pay.weixin.qq.com/", "tier": 1 } ], "lastVerified": "2026-06-16" }, { "id": "problem:apple-google-pay-china", "kind": "problem", "label": "Why can't I use Apple Pay or Google Pay in China?", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/problems/apple-google-pay-china", "summary": "Bind your foreign card to Alipay or WeChat Pay and scan the merchant's QR code instead — this is the universal path; Apple Pay works only at select UnionPay terminals in major malls.", "symptom": "You tap Apple Pay or Google Pay at a Chinese POS terminal and nothing happens — the merchant says \"it doesn't work here.\"", "cause": "Chinese merchants use UnionPay QuickPass QR terminals, not the NFC contactless rails that Apple Pay / Google Pay require; Apple Pay only works at UnionPay-NFC POS, which few stores have.", "parent": "cluster:payment", "children": [], "related": [ "node:alipay", "node:wechat-pay", "node:credit-card" ], "severity": "common", "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-16" }, { "id": "problem:vpn-not-working-china", "kind": "problem", "label": "Why is my VPN not working in China?", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/problems/vpn-not-working-china", "summary": "Install two paid VPNs with obfuscation (Astrill StealthVPN, LetsVPN, or NordVPN obfuscated) BEFORE entering China, and switch servers when one goes dark.", "symptom": "You arrived in China, opened your VPN, and it will not connect at all or connects but no traffic loads.", "cause": "China's Great Firewall actively probes and blocks most commercial VPN protocols; free VPNs and unmaintained OpenVPN configs are blocked within days of arrival.", "parent": "cluster:internet", "children": [], "related": [ "node:vpn", "node:sim-esim", "node:wifi" ], "severity": "critical", "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-16" }, { "id": "problem:google-youtube-whatsapp-blocked", "kind": "problem", "label": "Why can't I access Google, YouTube, or WhatsApp in China?", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/problems/google-youtube-whatsapp-blocked", "summary": "Use a working VPN with stealth protocol to tunnel out, or switch to Chinese equivalents: Bing for search, Bilibili for video, WeChat for messaging.", "symptom": "Every Google service, YouTube, and WhatsApp fail to load or time out on any Chinese Wi-Fi or mobile network.", "cause": "The Great Firewall blocks Google, YouTube, Meta (WhatsApp/Instagram/Facebook), X, Telegram, and most Western platforms at the network level for all mainland ISPs.", "parent": "cluster:internet", "children": [], "related": [ "node:vpn", "node:wifi", "node:translation" ], "severity": "common", "sources": [ { "label": "China Great Firewall overview", "url": "https://www.fmprc.gov.cn/", "tier": 1 } ], "lastVerified": "2026-06-16" }, { "id": "problem:foreign-phone-no-data-china", "kind": "problem", "label": "Why is my foreign phone not getting data in China?", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/problems/foreign-phone-no-data-china", "summary": "Buy a China Unicom or China Mobile tourist eSIM / prepaid SIM at the airport, or enable a paid daily-roaming travel pass with your home carrier before landing.", "symptom": "Your foreign SIM shows signal bars but mobile data does not work, or you got an SMS saying \"no data roaming agreement.\"", "cause": "Your home carrier has no China roaming agreement, or data roaming is disabled on your line; even with signal, your line is data-blocked at the home network.", "parent": "cluster:internet", "children": [], "related": [ "node:sim-esim", "node:wifi", "node:vpn" ], "severity": "common", "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-16" }, { "id": "problem:banking-app-on-chinese-wifi", "kind": "problem", "label": "Why can't I access my banking app on Chinese Wi-Fi?", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/problems/banking-app-on-chinese-wifi", "summary": "Tunnel through your VPN to your home country before opening the banking app, or switch to mobile roaming data which your bank recognizes as legitimate.", "symptom": "Your home-bank or fintech app refuses to log in or warns \"unsecured network\" the moment you join hotel or café Wi-Fi.", "cause": "Many Western banking apps block connections from Chinese IP ranges as a fraud-defense measure, and captive-portal Wi-Fi injects traffic that trips their security heuristics.", "parent": "cluster:internet", "children": [], "related": [ "node:vpn", "node:wifi", "node:sim-esim" ], "severity": "common", "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-16" }, { "id": "problem:card-blocked-after-china-transaction", "kind": "problem", "label": "Why was my card blocked after one China transaction?", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/problems/card-blocked-after-china-transaction", "summary": "Notify your bank of your China travel dates BEFORE you fly, and keep their international collect-call number handy to lift the freeze quickly from abroad.", "symptom": "Your first purchase in China succeeds but the very next attempt is declined, then your bank texts a fraud freeze.", "cause": "Foreign-card issuers flag the geo-shift and the unfamiliar China-acquirer merchant as fraud and auto-freeze the card after the first authorization.", "parent": "cluster:payment", "children": [], "related": [ "node:credit-card", "node:atm", "node:cash" ], "severity": "common", "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-16" }, { "id": "problem:hsr-ticket-machine-reject-passport", "kind": "problem", "label": "Why did the high-speed rail ticket machine reject my passport?", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/problems/hsr-ticket-machine-reject-passport", "summary": "Go to the manual ticket counter with passport and order number, or use the 12306 mobile app with the e-ticket QR code and pass through the ID gate directly.", "symptom": "At a 12306 self-service kiosk you scan your passport and the screen shows \"document not recognized\" or no ticket prints.", "cause": "Station kiosks read the passport MRZ strip via optical scanner; smudged, laminated, or older-format passports fail OCR, and some machines accept only mainland ID cards.", "parent": "cluster:transport", "children": [], "related": [ "node:hsr", "node:tripcom" ], "severity": "common", "sources": [ { "label": "China Railway 12306 official", "url": "https://www.12306.cn/", "tier": 1 } ], "lastVerified": "2026-06-16" }, { "id": "problem:taxi-driver-refuse-destination", "kind": "problem", "label": "Why did the taxi driver refuse my destination?", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/problems/taxi-driver-refuse-destination", "summary": "Use DiDi (in-app destination avoids refusals, fare is pre-agreed), show the address in Chinese characters, or walk to a hotel doorman to hail a willing driver.", "symptom": "You tell a street taxi your destination in English and the driver waves you off, locks the doors, or drives away.", "cause": "Drivers often refuse short-distance fares, fares to traffic-restricted zones, or foreigners they cannot route-communicate with; during shift-change hours they only take fares along their route home.", "parent": "cluster:transport", "children": [], "related": [ "node:taxi", "node:didi", "node:translation" ], "severity": "common", "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-16" }, { "id": "problem:tibet-independent-travel-blocked", "kind": "problem", "label": "Why can't I book a Tibet trip on my own?", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/problems/tibet-independent-travel-blocked", "summary": "Book a packaged Tibet tour through a licensed agency (they obtain the permit, guide, and vehicle), and arrange your Lhasa flight only after the permit is in hand.", "symptom": "You try to book Lhasa flights and hotels yourself but the booking fails, or you're turned away at the Lhasa airport without a permit.", "cause": "Foreign travelers cannot enter the Tibet Autonomous Region independently; a Tibet Travel Permit and a licensed guide-plus-vehicle arrangement are mandatory, issued only through a registered travel agency.", "parent": "cluster:visa", "children": [], "related": [ "node:l-visa", "node:tripcom", "node:flight" ], "severity": "critical", "sources": [ { "label": "China Tibet Tourism Bureau", "url": "https://www.xztourism.cn/", "tier": 1 } ], "lastVerified": "2026-06-16" }, { "id": "problem:hotel-unexpected-deposit", "kind": "problem", "label": "Why was I charged a deposit I didn't expect at a Chinese hotel?", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/problems/hotel-unexpected-deposit", "summary": "Ask the front desk for the exact deposit amount and release timeline at check-in, use a credit card rather than debit so the hold does not freeze your cash, and request a deposit-receipt at checkout.", "symptom": "At check-in the front desk swipes or pre-authorizes an extra ¥200–¥1,000 on your card beyond the room rate.", "cause": "Chinese hotels hold a refundable incidentals deposit per night that is often not itemized on OTA booking confirmations; it releases 7–30 days after checkout.", "parent": "cluster:apps", "children": [], "related": [ "node:tripcom", "node:credit-card" ], "severity": "common", "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-16" }, { "id": "problem:hotel-cannot-register-foreign-passport", "kind": "problem", "label": "Why did my hotel say they can't register a foreign passport?", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/problems/hotel-cannot-register-foreign-passport", "summary": "Book only hotels flagged as \"foreigner-friendly\" on Trip.com or Booking.com, or stick to internationally branded / 4-star-and-up hotels which always hold the required license.", "symptom": "A smaller or budget hotel refuses to check you in, saying they \"can't accept foreigners\" or \"the system doesn't take foreign passports.\"", "cause": "Only hotels holding a specific Public Security Bureau foreign-guest license may register foreign passports; many budget inns and short-term rentals lack that license.", "parent": "cluster:apps", "children": [], "related": [ "node:tripcom", "node:entry-requirements" ], "severity": "common", "sources": [ { "label": "China Public Security Bureau — Exit-Entry Administration", "url": "https://www.nia.gov.cn/n897453/index.html", "tier": 1 } ], "lastVerified": "2026-06-16" }, { "id": "problem:didi-app-only-chinese", "kind": "problem", "label": "Why is the DiDi app only in Chinese for me?", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/problems/didi-app-only-chinese", "summary": "Use the DiDi mini-program inside Alipay or WeChat (English UI, works with foreign card), or install Amap/Baidu Maps which embed an English DiDi booking flow.", "symptom": "You downloaded DiDi in China and the entire interface is in Simplified Chinese with no English toggle visible in settings.", "cause": "The main DiDi Chinese app has no English UI; the English-language \"DiDi Rider\" app is a separate international build that is geo-restricted outside its launch regions.", "parent": "cluster:transport", "children": [], "related": [ "node:didi", "node:alipay", "node:translation" ], "severity": "common", "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-16" }, { "id": "problem:tourist-price-at-market", "kind": "problem", "label": "Why was I charged a tourist price at a market?", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/problems/tourist-price-at-market", "summary": "Walk away to trigger a price drop, quote 20–30% of the opening price and meet around 40%, and check fixed-price at chain stores or malls when you do not want to haggle.", "symptom": "At a souvenir or street market the quoted price is 3–10× what locals pay, and the vendor insists it is the \"real price.\"", "cause": "Open-air markets in tourist zones (Wangfujing, Nanjing Road, Muslim Quarter) quote inflated \"foreigner prices\" by default; bargaining down 60–80% is the expected norm.", "parent": "cluster:safety", "children": [], "related": [ "node:scams", "node:shopping", "node:cash" ], "severity": "common", "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-16" }, { "id": "decision:beijing-or-shanghai", "kind": "decision", "label": "Should I visit Beijing or Shanghai first?", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/decisions/beijing-or-shanghai", "summary": "Pick Beijing for a first trip with ≤7 days; pick Shanghai for repeat visits or food-focused trips.", "context": "You have 7–10 days for your first China trip and must pick one city as the anchor.", "framing": "should-i", "parent": "cluster:destinations", "children": [], "related": [ "dest:beijing", "dest:shanghai" ], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-16" }, { "id": "decision:chengdu-worth-it", "kind": "decision", "label": "Is Chengdu worth visiting?", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/decisions/chengdu-worth-it", "summary": "Yes if you have 3+ extra days and care about food or animals; skip only if you're under time pressure.", "context": "You're deciding whether to add 3 days in Chengdu to a Beijing–Shanghai trip.", "framing": "is-worth-it", "parent": "cluster:destinations", "children": [], "related": [ "dest:chengdu", "dest:xian" ], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-16" }, { "id": "decision:xian-worth-it-7day", "kind": "decision", "label": "Is Xi'an worth visiting on a 7-day trip?", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/decisions/xian-worth-it-7day", "summary": "Include Xi'an for 2 days if it's your first China trip — the Warriors and the city wall are unmatched.", "context": "You have 7 days and want to know whether Xi'an is worth a stop or whether Beijing + Shanghai alone is enough.", "framing": "is-worth-it", "parent": "cluster:destinations", "children": [], "related": [ "dest:xian", "dest:beijing" ], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-16" }, { "id": "decision:hsr-or-fly", "kind": "decision", "label": "Should I take HSR or fly between Beijing and Shanghai?", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/decisions/hsr-or-fly", "summary": "Take HSR for Beijing-Shanghai — cheaper, more reliable, and ends in the city center. Fly only for routes over 1,500 km.", "context": "You're choosing transport for the 1,318 km Beijing-Shanghai leg.", "framing": "should-i", "parent": "cluster:transport", "children": [], "related": [ "node:hsr", "node:flight" ], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-16" }, { "id": "decision:l-visa-or-transit", "kind": "decision", "label": "Should I get an L visa or use the 240-hour transit?", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/decisions/l-visa-or-transit", "summary": "Use 240-hour transit if your trip is ≤10 days with a confirmed onward flight; otherwise apply for the L visa.", "context": "Your passport requires a visa for China, but you're not sure whether to apply or route via 240-hour transit.", "framing": "should-i", "parent": "cluster:visa", "children": [], "related": [ "node:240h-transit", "node:l-visa" ], "sources": [ { "label": "Chinese MFA — 240-hour transit", "url": "https://www.fmprc.gov.cn/eng/", "tier": 1 } ], "lastVerified": "2026-06-16" }, { "id": "decision:alipay-or-wechat", "kind": "decision", "label": "Should I link my card to Alipay or WeChat Pay?", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/decisions/alipay-or-wechat", "summary": "Set up Alipay first. Add WeChat Pay only if you live in WeChat or hit an Alipay-uncovered merchant.", "context": "You can only set up one foreign card on one app quickly — which gives the most coverage?", "framing": "should-i", "parent": "cluster:payment", "children": [], "related": [ "node:alipay", "node:wechat-pay", "problem:alipay-not-working", "problem:wechat-pay-declined" ], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-16" }, { "id": "decision:tripcom-or-booking", "kind": "decision", "label": "Should I book on Trip.com or Booking.com?", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/decisions/tripcom-or-booking", "summary": "Use Trip.com for HSR + flights + Chinese-local hotels; use Booking for international chains and refundable rates.", "context": "You want to book hotels and HSR tickets in one place — which platform accepts foreign cards best?", "framing": "should-i", "parent": "cluster:apps", "children": [], "related": [ "node:tripcom", "problem:cant-book-12306-foreign-card" ], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-16" }, { "id": "decision:esim-or-pocket-wifi", "kind": "decision", "label": "eSIM or portable WiFi in China?", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/decisions/esim-or-pocket-wifi", "summary": "Pick eSIM for solo/couple travel. Pick pocket WiFi for groups or laptop-tethering needs.", "context": "You want to stay connected in China — what's the lowest-friction option?", "framing": "should-i", "parent": "cluster:internet", "children": [], "related": [ "node:sim-esim", "node:wifi", "problem:esim-no-signal", "problem:whatsapp-blocked-china" ], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-16" }, { "id": "decision:hong-kong-worth-it", "kind": "decision", "label": "Is Hong Kong worth adding to a mainland China trip?", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/decisions/hong-kong-worth-it", "summary": "Yes if you have 2+ days and want a decompression zone; Hong Kong counts as a \"third country\" for 240-hour transit re-entry.", "context": "You have 2–3 spare days and are considering adding Hong Kong to a mainland itinerary.", "framing": "is-worth-it", "parent": "cluster:destinations", "children": [], "related": [ "dest:hong-kong" ], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-16" }, { "id": "decision:guilin-worth-it", "kind": "decision", "label": "Is Guilin worth the trip from Shanghai?", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/decisions/guilin-worth-it", "summary": "Yes if you have 4+ extra days and want scenery; skip on a 7-day first trip.", "context": "You're in Shanghai and considering a 4-day detour to Guilin/Yangshuo.", "framing": "is-worth-it", "parent": "cluster:destinations", "children": [], "related": [ "dest:guilin" ], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-16" }, { "id": "decision:mutianyu-great-wall-worth-it", "kind": "decision", "label": "Is the Great Wall at Mutianyu worth the extra effort?", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/decisions/mutianyu-great-wall-worth-it", "summary": "Mutianyu for an authentic Wall experience; Badaling only if you have <4 hours in Beijing.", "context": "You're choosing between Mutianyu (90 min drive) and Badaling (60 min drive) sections of the Great Wall.", "framing": "is-worth-it", "parent": "cluster:destinations", "children": [], "related": [ "dest:beijing" ], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-16" }, { "id": "decision:240h-transit-worth-it", "kind": "decision", "label": "Is the 240-hour transit visa-free worth using?", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/decisions/240h-transit-worth-it", "summary": "Yes if your trip fits the constraints — it's free and saves a consulate visit. Otherwise get the L visa.", "context": "You're not from a 30-day visa-free country and want to avoid the L visa application hassle.", "framing": "is-worth-it", "parent": "cluster:visa", "children": [], "related": [ "node:240h-transit", "node:l-visa", "problem:extend-visa-free-stay" ], "sources": [ { "label": "China National Immigration Administration — 240-hour transit", "url": "https://www.nia.gov.cn/", "tier": 1 } ], "lastVerified": "2026-06-16" }, { "id": "decision:china-expensive-2026", "kind": "decision", "label": "Is China expensive for tourists in 2026?", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/decisions/china-expensive-2026", "summary": "China is still ~50% cheaper than Japan at mid-range; only luxury chains in tier-1 cities have priced up.", "context": "You're budgeting a trip and want to know whether China is still a bargain or has caught up to Japan/Korea.", "framing": "is-worth-it", "parent": "cluster:budget", "children": [], "related": [ "node:trip-cost", "node:daily-budget" ], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-16" }, { "id": "decision:vpn-worth-it-2026", "kind": "decision", "label": "Is a VPN worth paying for in 2026?", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/decisions/vpn-worth-it-2026", "summary": "Yes if you need any Western service daily. No if you only need the China-native apps (which is most of the trip).", "context": "You need Gmail / WhatsApp / Google Maps during your trip — is a paid VPN necessary?", "framing": "is-worth-it", "parent": "cluster:internet", "children": [], "related": [ "node:vpn", "node:sim-esim", "problem:whatsapp-blocked-china", "problem:gmail-not-loading", "problem:vpn-slow-or-disconnected" ], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-16" }, { "id": "decision:mutianyu-vs-badaling", "kind": "decision", "label": "Mutianyu or Badaling — which is better?", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/decisions/mutianyu-vs-badaling", "summary": "Mutianyu wins for almost everyone except time-pressed travelers with no car transfer.", "context": "You've decided to visit the Great Wall but can't pick the section.", "framing": "which-is-better", "parent": "cluster:destinations", "children": [], "related": [ "dest:beijing" ], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-16" }, { "id": "decision:shanghai-or-hong-kong", "kind": "decision", "label": "Shanghai or Hong Kong — which for a first visit?", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/decisions/shanghai-or-hong-kong", "summary": "Pick Hong Kong if English-only matters or you have ≤4 days; pick Shanghai for the \"real China\" first-timer experience.", "context": "You're choosing between China's two most international cities for a first visit.", "framing": "which-is-better", "parent": "cluster:destinations", "children": [], "related": [ "dest:shanghai", "dest:hong-kong" ], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-16" }, { "id": "decision:alipay-or-cash", "kind": "decision", "label": "Alipay or cash — which to use more?", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/decisions/alipay-or-cash", "summary": "Default to Alipay in cities. Carry ¥500–¥1,000 cash for rural areas, taxis without QR codes, and as backup.", "context": "You want to know whether to default to mobile payment or cash on the street.", "framing": "which-is-better", "parent": "cluster:payment", "children": [], "related": [ "node:alipay", "node:cash", "node:atm", "problem:china-cash-only", "problem:atm-foreign-fees" ], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-16" }, { "id": "decision:which-vpn-2026", "kind": "decision", "label": "Which VPN actually works in China in 2026?", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/decisions/which-vpn-2026", "summary": "Astrill for serious use (and reliability); LetsVPN for budget trips; NordVPN if you already have it.", "context": "You've decided you need a VPN and want to pick the right one before flying.", "framing": "which-is-better", "parent": "cluster:internet", "children": [], "related": [ "node:vpn", "problem:whatsapp-blocked-china", "problem:vpn-slow-or-disconnected" ], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-16" }, { "id": "decision:book-on-tripcom-or-amap", "kind": "decision", "label": "Book on Trip.com or use Amap for hotels?", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/decisions/book-on-tripcom-or-amap", "summary": "Use Trip.com for advance planning; switch to Amap for same-day walk-in deals once you arrive.", "context": "You're deciding whether to use Trip.com or hotel-booking inside Amap.", "framing": "which-is-better", "parent": "cluster:apps", "children": [], "related": [ "node:tripcom", "node:ditu" ], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-16" }, { "id": "decision:shanghai-or-hangzhou-weekend", "kind": "decision", "label": "Shanghai or Hangzhou for a weekend trip?", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/decisions/shanghai-or-hangzhou-weekend", "summary": "Day-trip to Hangzhou if you've seen the main Shanghai sights; stay put if this is your first Shanghai visit.", "context": "You're in Shanghai with 2 days free and deciding whether to stay or day-trip to Hangzhou.", "framing": "which-is-better", "parent": "cluster:destinations", "children": [], "related": [ "dest:shanghai" ], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-16" }, { "id": "decision:do-i-need-vpn", "kind": "decision", "label": "Do I really need a VPN in China?", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/decisions/do-i-need-vpn", "summary": "Yes if you need any Western app daily; No if you can live without Gmail/Maps/WhatsApp for the trip duration.", "context": "You're deciding whether to pay for and set up a VPN before flying.", "framing": "do-i-need", "parent": "cluster:internet", "children": [], "related": [ "node:vpn", "problem:whatsapp-blocked-china", "problem:gmail-not-loading" ], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-16" }, { "id": "decision:do-i-need-cash", "kind": "decision", "label": "Do I need cash in China?", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/decisions/do-i-need-cash", "summary": "Carry ¥500–¥1,000 cash even for city-only trips. The 1% chance you need it beats 100% inconvenience.", "context": "You're packing and wondering whether to bring any RMB cash at all.", "framing": "do-i-need", "parent": "cluster:payment", "children": [], "related": [ "node:cash", "node:atm", "problem:china-cash-only", "problem:atm-foreign-fees" ], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-16" }, { "id": "decision:do-i-need-visa", "kind": "decision", "label": "Do I need a visa for China as an American?", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/decisions/do-i-need-visa", "summary": "US passport holders need an L visa for any normal trip. The 240-hour transit scheme only works for routing through to a third country.", "context": "You're an American passport holder planning a trip and want to know the visa answer.", "framing": "do-i-need", "parent": "cluster:visa", "children": [], "related": [ "node:l-visa", "node:240h-transit", "problem:visa-denied-options" ], "sources": [ { "label": "Chinese MFA — visa requirements by nationality", "url": "https://www.fmprc.gov.cn/eng/", "tier": 1 } ], "lastVerified": "2026-06-16" }, { "id": "decision:do-i-need-translation-app", "kind": "decision", "label": "Do I need a translation app in China?", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/decisions/do-i-need-translation-app", "summary": "Yes, install at least Apple Translate or Google Translate with the Chinese offline pack. It's 5 minutes of setup for 100+ daily uses.", "context": "You're wondering if you really need to install Pleco / Google Translate / Apple Translate before flying.", "framing": "do-i-need", "parent": "cluster:apps", "children": [], "related": [ "node:translation" ], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-16" }, { "id": "decision:do-i-need-travel-insurance", "kind": "decision", "label": "Do I need travel insurance for China?", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/decisions/do-i-need-travel-insurance", "summary": "Yes for any trip >$2,000 or with adventure activities; \"no\" only for short city trips where your credit card already covers you.", "context": "You're budgeting a trip and deciding whether to add a $50–$150 insurance policy.", "framing": "do-i-need", "parent": "cluster:safety", "children": [], "related": [ "node:medical", "node:emergency" ], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-16" }, { "id": "decision:use-travel-agent-china", "kind": "decision", "label": "Should I use a travel agent for China?", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/decisions/use-travel-agent-china", "summary": "Use an agent for first trips, Tibet, or groups ≥4; DIY once you've done one China trip and have Alipay working.", "context": "You're planning a multi-city China trip and wondering whether to DIY or hand it to an agent.", "framing": "should-i", "parent": "cluster:destinations", "children": [], "related": [ "node:trip-planning" ], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-16" }, { "id": "decision:book-hsr-in-advance", "kind": "decision", "label": "Should I book HSR tickets in advance?", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/decisions/book-hsr-in-advance", "summary": "Book 13–15 days ahead for trunk routes and any peak-period travel. Day-of is fine only for off-peak secondary routes.", "context": "You're booking high-speed rail and not sure how far ahead to lock seats.", "framing": "should-i", "parent": "cluster:transport", "children": [], "related": [ "node:hsr", "problem:cant-book-12306-foreign-card" ], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-16" }, { "id": "decision:chinese-sim-vs-esim", "kind": "decision", "label": "Should I get a Chinese SIM or use a tourist eSIM?", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/decisions/chinese-sim-vs-esim", "summary": "Tourist eSIM for trips ≤10 days or if you need a local number for food/ordering apps. Otherwise eSIM is faster and cheaper.", "context": "You want data and a phone number in China — local SIM vs. travel eSIM.", "framing": "should-i", "parent": "cluster:internet", "children": [], "related": [ "node:sim-esim", "problem:esim-no-signal" ], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-16" }, { "id": "decision:carry-cash-china", "kind": "decision", "label": "Should I carry cash in China in 2026?", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/decisions/carry-cash-china", "summary": "Carry ¥500–¥1,000 cash even in cities. The 1% chance you need it beats 100% inconvenience when Alipay fails.", "context": "You've heard China is cashless and are deciding whether to bring RMB at all.", "framing": "should-i", "parent": "cluster:payment", "children": [], "related": [ "node:cash", "node:alipay", "problem:china-cash-only", "problem:atm-foreign-fees", "problem:alipay-not-working" ], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-16" }, { "id": "decision:tip-in-china", "kind": "decision", "label": "Should I tip in China?", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/decisions/tip-in-china", "summary": "Do not tip in mainland China — it can cause confusion or be refused. The only exception is optional tipping of a private guide you've spent multiple days with.", "context": "You're from a tipping culture and don't want to offend or overpay.", "framing": "should-i", "parent": "cluster:culture", "children": [], "related": [ "node:etiquette" ], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-16" }, { "id": "decision:didi-vs-taxis", "kind": "decision", "label": "Should I use DiDi or street taxis in China?", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/decisions/didi-vs-taxis", "summary": "Default to DiDi. Use street taxis only when DiDi has no cars or you have no signal.", "context": "You need rides around a Chinese city and are choosing between the DiDi app and hailing on the street.", "framing": "should-i", "parent": "cluster:transport", "children": [], "related": [ "node:didu" ], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-16" }, { "id": "decision:yangtze-cruise-worth-it", "kind": "decision", "label": "Is a Yangtze River cruise worth it?", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/decisions/yangtze-cruise-worth-it", "summary": "Yes if you have 14+ days and want a slow-paced scenic break; skip on tight itineraries under 2 weeks.", "context": "You're considering a 3–4 day Chongqing-to-Yichang Yangtze cruise as part of a longer China trip.", "framing": "is-worth-it", "parent": "cluster:destinations", "children": [], "related": [ "dest:chengdu" ], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-16" }, { "id": "decision:tibet-permit-trip-worth-it", "kind": "decision", "label": "Is a Tibet permit trip worth it?", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/decisions/tibet-permit-trip-worth-it", "summary": "Yes if you have 14+ days and can handle the permit + organized-tour requirement. Otherwise defer to a future trip.", "context": "You're weighing whether the permit paperwork and guided-tour requirement justify a Tibet visit.", "framing": "is-worth-it", "parent": "cluster:destinations", "children": [], "related": [ "node:trip-planning" ], "sources": [ { "label": "Tibet Tourism Bureau — foreign traveler permit", "url": "https://www.tibettravel.org/", "tier": 1 } ], "lastVerified": "2026-06-16" }, { "id": "decision:guided-great-wall-tour-worth-it", "kind": "decision", "label": "Is a guided Great Wall tour worth it?", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/decisions/guided-great-wall-tour-worth-it", "summary": "Guided tour for first-timers and families; DIY for repeat visitors or anyone confident with DiDi and a translation app.", "context": "You're choosing between a DIY Mutianyu trip and a guided day tour from Beijing.", "framing": "is-worth-it", "parent": "cluster:destinations", "children": [], "related": [ "dest:beijing" ], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-16" }, { "id": "decision:chinese-airline-first-class-worth-it", "kind": "decision", "label": "Is first/business class on Chinese airlines worth it?", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/decisions/chinese-airline-first-class-worth-it", "summary": "Worth it only on long-haul >8hr flights where seat flatness matters. Skip on sub-5hr flights — domestic Chinese first class rarely justifies the price.", "context": "You're booking a long-haul flight in or out of China and weighing the upgrade on a Chinese carrier.", "framing": "is-worth-it", "parent": "cluster:transport", "children": [], "related": [ "node:flight" ], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-16" }, { "id": "decision:beijing-hutong-tour-worth-it", "kind": "decision", "label": "Is a Beijing hutong tour worth it?", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/decisions/beijing-hutong-tour-worth-it", "summary": "Yes for first-timers wanting context and courtyard access; solo wandering works if you're comfortable navigating without a guide.", "context": "You have a half-day in Beijing and are deciding whether a guided hutong tour beats going solo.", "framing": "is-worth-it", "parent": "cluster:destinations", "children": [], "related": [ "dest:beijing" ], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-16" }, { "id": "decision:hsr-vs-flight-beijing-shanghai", "kind": "decision", "label": "HSR vs domestic flight — Beijing to Shanghai?", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/decisions/hsr-vs-flight-beijing-shanghai", "summary": "HSR wins for Beijing-Shanghai — cheaper, on-time, and ends downtown. Fly only when rail timing doesn't fit.", "context": "You're picking the fastest, cheapest way between Beijing and Shanghai.", "framing": "which-is-better", "parent": "cluster:transport", "children": [], "related": [ "node:hsr", "node:flight" ], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-16" }, { "id": "decision:alipay-vs-wechat-pay", "kind": "decision", "label": "Alipay vs WeChat Pay — which to set up first?", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/decisions/alipay-vs-wechat-pay", "summary": "Alipay first — broader acceptance and easier setup. Add WeChat Pay only if you live in WeChat or hit an uncovered merchant.", "context": "You can set up one foreign card on one app fast — which gives the best coverage.", "framing": "which-is-better", "parent": "cluster:payment", "children": [], "related": [ "node:alipay", "node:wechat-pay", "problem:alipay-not-working", "problem:wechat-pay-declined" ], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-16" }, { "id": "decision:airbnb-vs-hotel-china", "kind": "decision", "label": "Airbnb vs hotel in China — which is better?", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/decisions/airbnb-vs-hotel-china", "summary": "Hotels for trips under 7 nights or solo/couple travelers. Airbnb-style for groups ≥3 or stays ≥7 nights with a kitchen need.", "context": "You're picking accommodations and weighing short-term rentals vs. hotels.", "framing": "which-is-better", "parent": "cluster:destinations", "children": [], "related": [ "node:trip-planning" ], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-16" }, { "id": "decision:spring-vs-autumn-china", "kind": "decision", "label": "Spring vs autumn — when to visit China?", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/decisions/spring-vs-autumn-china", "summary": "Autumn for almost all of China if you avoid Golden Week. Spring wins for the south and budget travelers who can skip Beijing's sandstorm window.", "context": "You're choosing between April-May and September-October for the best weather.", "framing": "which-is-better", "parent": "cluster:destinations", "children": [], "related": [ "node:trip-planning" ], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-16" }, { "id": "decision:shanghai-vs-beijing-first-trip", "kind": "decision", "label": "Shanghai vs Beijing — which for a first trip?", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/decisions/shanghai-vs-beijing-first-trip", "summary": "Beijing for a first trip — the Great Wall and Forbidden City are unmatched. Shanghai for repeat visitors or food-led trips.", "context": "You're picking the anchor city for a first China visit and can't do both.", "framing": "which-is-better", "parent": "cluster:destinations", "children": [], "related": [ "dest:beijing", "dest:shanghai" ], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-16" }, { "id": "decision:group-vs-private-tibet-tour", "kind": "decision", "label": "Group vs private Tibet tour — which is better?", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/decisions/group-vs-private-tibet-tour", "summary": "Private for families, photographers, or anyone sensitive to altitude or pace. Group for budget solo travelers who can tolerate a fixed itinerary.", "context": "Tibet requires an organized tour — you're choosing group vs private.", "framing": "which-is-better", "parent": "cluster:destinations", "children": [], "related": [ "node:trip-planning" ], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-16" }, { "id": "decision:do-i-need-vpn-before-china", "kind": "decision", "label": "Do I need a VPN before flying to China?", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/decisions/do-i-need-vpn-before-china", "summary": "Yes, install and test it at home. You cannot reliably download VPN apps once inside China — set it up before landing.", "context": "You're packing for China and deciding whether to install and pay for a VPN at home first.", "framing": "do-i-need", "parent": "cluster:internet", "children": [], "related": [ "node:vpn", "problem:whatsapp-blocked-china", "problem:gmail-not-loading", "problem:vpn-slow-or-disconnected" ], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-16" }, { "id": "decision:do-i-need-travel-insurance-china", "kind": "decision", "label": "Do I need travel insurance for China specifically?", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/decisions/do-i-need-travel-insurance-china", "summary": "Buy a policy for any trip >$2,000 or with adventure activities. Credit-card coverage is fine only for short city-only trips — read the exclusions.", "context": "You're deciding whether to buy a dedicated policy for a China trip.", "framing": "do-i-need", "parent": "cluster:safety", "children": [], "related": [ "node:medical", "node:emergency" ], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-16" }, { "id": "decision:do-i-need-mandarin", "kind": "decision", "label": "Do I need to speak Mandarin to travel in China?", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/decisions/do-i-need-mandarin", "summary": "No, you don't need to speak Mandarin — translation apps handle 95% of situations. Learn 5–10 phrases (hello, thank you, numbers) for warmth, not survival.", "context": "You're worried about the language barrier and whether to learn phrases before flying.", "framing": "do-i-need", "parent": "cluster:apps", "children": [], "related": [ "node:translation" ], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-16" }, { "id": "decision:do-i-need-cash-if-alipay", "kind": "decision", "label": "Do I need cash if I have Alipay working?", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/decisions/do-i-need-cash-if-alipay", "summary": "Yes — carry ¥500–¥1,000 cash even with Alipay working. Rural vendors, older taxis, and temple donation boxes still need it.", "context": "Alipay is set up and verified — is cash still necessary?", "framing": "do-i-need", "parent": "cluster:payment", "children": [], "related": [ "node:cash", "node:alipay", "problem:china-cash-only", "problem:alipay-not-working" ], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-16" }, { "id": "decision:do-i-need-prebook-attractions", "kind": "decision", "label": "Do I need to pre-book attractions in China?", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/decisions/do-i-need-prebook-attractions", "summary": "Pre-book headline sights (Forbidden City, Potala, major museums) — many now require timed-entry reservations. Walk-up is fine for parks and secondary sites.", "context": "You're planning visits to major sights and wondering whether advance booking is required.", "framing": "do-i-need", "parent": "cluster:destinations", "children": [], "related": [ "dest:beijing", "node:trip-planning" ], "sources": [], "lastVerified": "2026-06-16" }, { "id": "guide:how-we-research", "kind": "guide", "label": "How We Research: NihaoVisit's Methodology for China Travel Information", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/how-we-research", "summary": "How NihaoVisit sources, verifies, and maintains 700+ pages of China travel information — our source hierarchy, fact-checking process, update frequency, and correction policy.", "parent": null, "children": [], "related": [], "author": "NihaoVisit Editorial Team", "datePublished": "2026-06-17T00:00:00.000Z", "dateModified": "2026-06-17T00:00:00.000Z" }, { "id": "guide:fact-checking", "kind": "guide", "label": "Fact-Checking Log: Verified China Travel Information — NihaoVisit", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/fact-checking", "summary": "A public log of fact-checking verification passes on NihaoVisit, showing what was verified, when, and against which sources — covering visa policies, payment methods, HSR data, and attraction prices.", "parent": null, "children": [], "related": [], "author": "NihaoVisit Editorial Team", "datePublished": "2026-06-17T00:00:00.000Z", "dateModified": "2026-06-17T00:00:00.000Z" }, { "id": "guide:china-visa-2026", "kind": "guide", "label": "China Visa Guide 2026: 30-Day Visa-Free, 240-Hour Transit, and Full Visa Rules", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/china-visa-2026", "summary": "38+ countries can visit China visa-free for 30 days in 2026. 55+ more can use 240-hour transit. Everyone else needs a tourist (L) visa. Here is the current ruleset, country-specific requirements, and how to apply.", "parent": null, "children": [], "related": [], "author": "Mei Lin", "datePublished": "2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z", "dateModified": "2026-06-17T00:00:00.000Z" }, { "id": "guide:is-china-safe-2026", "kind": "guide", "label": "Is China Safe to Visit in 2026? A Realistic Safety Guide for Tourists", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/is-china-safe-2026", "summary": "Yes — China is one of the safest countries in the world for tourists in 2026, with very low violent crime. The main risks are petty scams at tourist sites, taxi overcharges, and English-language barriers. Here is what to know and avoid.", "parent": null, "children": [], "related": [], "author": "Mei Lin", "datePublished": "2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z", "dateModified": "2026-06-17T00:00:00.000Z" }, { "id": "guide:best-time-to-visit-china", "kind": "guide", "label": "Best Time to Visit China 2026: Month-by-Month Weather, Crowds, and Prices", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/best-time-to-visit-china", "summary": "The best time to visit most of China is April–May and September–October. Winter (Dec–Feb) is cold but cheap; summer (Jun–Aug) is hot and crowded. Skip Chinese New Year week unless you want the spectacle.", "parent": null, "children": [], "related": [], "author": "Wei Zhang", "datePublished": "2026-02-01T00:00:00.000Z", "dateModified": "2026-06-17T00:00:00.000Z" }, { "id": "guide:alipay-for-foreigners", "kind": "guide", "label": "Alipay & WeChat Pay for Foreigners 2026: Setup, Limits, Tour Card, and Backup Methods", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/alipay-for-foreigners", "summary": "Foreigners can use Alipay and WeChat Pay with an international Visa/Mastercard without a Chinese bank account. Setup takes 10 minutes before arrival. Daily limits reach $5,000 USD with passport verification. The Alipay Tour Card adds higher limits and English UI. Here is the complete step-by-step guide.", "parent": null, "children": [], "related": [], "author": "Tom Reeves", "datePublished": "2026-03-10T00:00:00.000Z", "dateModified": "2026-06-17T00:00:00.000Z" }, { "id": "guide:china-high-speed-rail-foreigners", "kind": "guide", "label": "China High-Speed Rail for Foreigners 2026: Booking, Seat Classes, Trip.com vs 12306, and Station Guide", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/china-high-speed-rail-foreigners", "summary": "China has the world's largest high-speed rail network — 45,000+ km covering every major city at 250–350 km/h. Foreigners can book online via Trip.com (English, international cards) or 12306.cn (official, cheaper). Trains are on-time 99%+, seats range from budget Second Class to lie-flat Business Class. This guide covers booking, seat comparisons, station navigation, baggage rules, and troubleshooting for every scenario.", "parent": null, "children": [], "related": [], "author": "Daniel Park", "datePublished": "2026-04-05T00:00:00.000Z", "dateModified": "2026-06-17T00:00:00.000Z" }, { "id": "guide:china-trip-cost", "kind": "guide", "label": "China Trip Cost 2026: Realistic Daily Budgets for Backpacker, Mid-Range, and Luxury", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/china-trip-cost", "summary": "A 7-day China trip costs $700–$1,500 per person mid-range (Beijing + Shanghai), $400–$700 backpacker, and $3,000+ luxury. Flights and visa are separate. Here is the breakdown.", "parent": null, "children": [], "related": [], "author": "Tom Reeves", "datePublished": "2026-05-01T00:00:00.000Z", "dateModified": "2026-06-17T00:00:00.000Z" }, { "id": "guide:240-hour-visa-free-transit", "kind": "guide", "label": "China 240-Hour Visa-Free Transit 2026: Rules, Ports, and How to Use It", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/240-hour-visa-free-transit", "summary": "55+ countries can transit through mainland China visa-free for up to 240 hours (10 days). Learn which ports qualify, what documents you need, and how to avoid common mistakes.", "parent": null, "children": [], "related": [], "author": "Mei Lin", "datePublished": "2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z", "dateModified": "2026-06-17T00:00:00.000Z" }, { "id": "guide:vpn-for-china", "kind": "guide", "label": "VPN for China 2026: Which VPNs Work, eSIM Alternatives, and the Complete Pre-Trip Checklist", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/vpn-for-china", "summary": "Most Western apps and websites are blocked in mainland China. A reliable VPN is essential for Google, Gmail, WhatsApp, Instagram, and most news sites. Here is what still works in 2026, plus eSIM and roaming alternatives.", "parent": null, "children": [], "related": [], "author": "Tom Reeves", "datePublished": "2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z", "dateModified": "2026-06-17T00:00:00.000Z" }, { "id": "guide:china-sim-esim", "kind": "guide", "label": "China SIM Card and eSIM Guide 2026: Stay Connected Without WeChat", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/china-sim-esim", "summary": "A Chinese SIM or eSIM lets you use mobile data, maps, and ride-hailing without WiFi. Here is how to get one, the cost, and which provider to pick for short trips.", "parent": null, "children": [], "related": [], "author": "Tom Reeves", "datePublished": "2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z", "dateModified": "2026-06-17T00:00:00.000Z" }, { "id": "guide:solo-female-china", "kind": "guide", "label": "Solo Female Travel in China 2026: Safety, Tips, and Real Experiences", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/solo-female-china", "summary": "China is one of the safer destinations for solo female travelers. Petty theft is rare, violent crime against tourists is extremely uncommon, and most cities have excellent public transport. Here is what to expect and how to prepare.", "parent": null, "children": [], "related": [], "author": "Tom Reeves", "datePublished": "2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z", "dateModified": "2026-06-17T00:00:00.000Z" }, { "id": "guide:china-food", "kind": "guide", "label": "China Food Guide 2026: Regional Cuisines, Street Food, and Dietary Restrictions", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/china-food", "summary": "Chinese cuisine is not one cuisine — it is at least eight major regional traditions, each with distinct flavors, techniques, and signature dishes. Here is a practical guide to eating well, plus tips for vegetarians, vegans, and travelers with allergies.", "parent": null, "children": [], "related": [], "author": "Sarah Chen", "datePublished": "2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z", "dateModified": "2026-06-17T00:00:00.000Z" }, { "id": "guide:travel-insurance-china", "kind": "guide", "label": "Travel Insurance for China 2026: Coverage, Providers, and Claims", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/travel-insurance-china", "summary": "Travel insurance is essential for China. Hospitals require upfront payment, medical costs can be high, and adventure activities like hiking or skiing are not covered by all policies. Here is what to look for and which providers to consider.", "parent": null, "children": [], "related": [], "author": "Tom Reeves", "datePublished": "2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z", "dateModified": "2026-06-17T00:00:00.000Z" }, { "id": "guide:china-itineraries", "kind": "guide", "label": "China Itineraries 2026: 7, 10, and 14-Day Plans That Actually Work", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/china-itineraries", "summary": "A 7-day trip focuses on the Golden Triangle (Beijing/Xi'an/Shanghai). A 10-day trip adds Chengdu or Guilin. A 14-day trip covers the north and south in depth. Here is the optimal split for each duration.", "parent": null, "children": [], "related": [], "author": "Sarah Chen", "datePublished": "2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z", "dateModified": "2026-06-17T00:00:00.000Z" }, { "id": "guide:china-apps", "kind": "guide", "label": "China Apps to Install Before Your Trip 2026: The Complete List", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/china-apps", "summary": "Most apps you use daily do not work in mainland China. Here are the Chinese apps you need to install before arrival — for payments, transport, food, maps, and communication.", "parent": null, "children": [], "related": [], "author": "Tom Reeves", "datePublished": "2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z", "dateModified": "2026-06-17T00:00:00.000Z" }, { "id": "guide:great-wall-comparison", "kind": "guide", "label": "Great Wall Section Comparison 2026: Mutianyu vs Badaling vs Jinshanling vs Jiankou", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/great-wall-comparison", "summary": "There are over 20 visitor-accessible sections of the Great Wall within a few hours of Beijing. Here is how to pick the right section for your fitness level, time, and tolerance for crowds.", "parent": null, "children": [], "related": [], "author": "Daniel Park", "datePublished": "2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z", "dateModified": "2026-06-17T00:00:00.000Z" }, { "id": "guide:china-vs-japan", "kind": "guide", "label": "China vs Japan for Tourists 2026: Which Should You Visit?", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/china-vs-japan", "summary": "China and Japan are neighboring Asian destinations with dramatically different experiences. Here is an honest comparison of cost, culture, ease of travel, food, and which is better for your travel style.", "parent": null, "children": [], "related": [], "author": "Wei Zhang", "datePublished": "2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z", "dateModified": "2026-06-17T00:00:00.000Z" }, { "id": "guide:china-transport-guide", "kind": "guide", "label": "China Transport Guide 2026: Trains, Metro, Taxis, and Buses for Foreigners", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/china-transport-guide", "summary": "How to get around China as a foreign visitor: booking high-speed rail, using metro systems, hailing taxis, and riding buses without speaking Chinese.", "parent": null, "children": [], "related": [], "author": "Tom Reeves", "datePublished": "2026-06-11T00:00:00.000Z", "dateModified": "2026-06-17T00:00:00.000Z" }, { "id": "guide:china-translation-apps", "kind": "guide", "label": "China Translation Apps & Language Barrier Guide 2026", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/china-translation-apps", "summary": "The best translation apps for China, how to communicate without Mandarin, and practical phrases that actually work in restaurants, taxis, and hotels.", "parent": null, "children": [], "related": [], "author": "Daniel Park", "datePublished": "2026-06-11T00:00:00.000Z", "dateModified": "2026-06-17T00:00:00.000Z" }, { "id": "guide:china-entry-requirements-2026", "kind": "guide", "label": "China Entry Requirements 2026: Passport, Arrival Cards, Customs, and Health Rules", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/china-entry-requirements-2026", "summary": "Everything you need to enter mainland China in 2026: passport validity, arrival card rules, customs declarations, health requirements, and what to expect at immigration.", "parent": null, "children": [], "related": [], "author": "Mei Lin", "datePublished": "2026-06-11T00:00:00.000Z", "dateModified": "2026-06-17T00:00:00.000Z" }, { "id": "guide:china-with-kids", "kind": "guide", "label": "China with Kids 2026: Family-Friendly Travel, Tickets, and Safety", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/china-with-kids", "summary": "How to travel China with children: booking child train and flight tickets, finding family-friendly hotels, navigating stroller-friendly attractions, and handling medical emergencies.", "parent": null, "children": [], "related": [], "author": "Sarah Chen", "datePublished": "2026-06-12T00:00:00.000Z", "dateModified": "2026-06-17T00:00:00.000Z" }, { "id": "guide:china-shopping-guide", "kind": "guide", "label": "China Shopping Guide 2026: Tax Refunds, Markets, and What to Buy", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/china-shopping-guide", "summary": "How to shop in China as a foreign visitor: instant tax refunds at the airport, where to find authentic goods, how to spot counterfeits, and the best markets for tea, silk, electronics, and antiques.", "parent": null, "children": [], "related": [], "author": "Mei Lin", "datePublished": "2026-06-12T00:00:00.000Z", "dateModified": "2026-06-17T00:00:00.000Z" }, { "id": "guide:china-budget-backpacking", "kind": "guide", "label": "China Budget Backpacking 2026: How to Travel China for ¥400/Day", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/china-budget-backpacking", "summary": "How to backpack China on a tight budget: overnight sleeper trains, youth hostels, street food, free attractions, and the cheapest cities for budget travel.", "parent": null, "children": [], "related": [], "author": "Wei Zhang", "datePublished": "2026-06-12T00:00:00.000Z", "dateModified": "2026-06-17T00:00:00.000Z" }, { "id": "guide:china-business-etiquette", "kind": "guide", "label": "China Business Etiquette 2026: Meetings, Banquets, and WeChat", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/china-business-etiquette", "summary": "Doing business in China as a foreigner: meeting protocols, business card etiquette, banquet customs, WeChat relationship-building, and gift-giving rules.", "parent": null, "children": [], "related": [], "author": "Daniel Park", "datePublished": "2026-06-12T00:00:00.000Z", "dateModified": "2026-06-17T00:00:00.000Z" }, { "id": "guide:china-packing-list", "kind": "guide", "label": "China Packing List 2026: What to Bring for Every Season", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/china-packing-list", "summary": "What to pack for China by season: VPN and SIM setup, plug adapters, clothing for summer monsoon or Beijing winter, prescription medications, and gifts to bring from home.", "parent": null, "children": [], "related": [], "author": "Wei Zhang", "datePublished": "2026-06-12T00:00:00.000Z", "dateModified": "2026-06-17T00:00:00.000Z" }, { "id": "guide:china-hsr-seat-classes", "kind": "guide", "label": "China HSR Seat Classes 2026: Second, First, Business, and Sleeper Explained", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/china-hsr-seat-classes", "summary": "How to choose the right China high-speed rail seat class: second-class, first-class, business-class, and the new sleeper pods, with real prices and comfort notes.", "parent": null, "children": [], "related": [], "author": "Daniel Park", "datePublished": "2026-06-12T00:00:00.000Z", "dateModified": "2026-06-17T00:00:00.000Z" }, { "id": "guide:china-hsr-routes", "kind": "guide", "label": "China HSR Routes 2026: 12 Most Useful Trains for Foreigners", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/china-hsr-routes", "summary": "The 12 China high-speed rail routes every foreign traveler should know: Beijing–Shanghai, Shanghai–Hong Kong, Chengdu–Chongqing, plus timing, price, and stop highlights.", "parent": null, "children": [], "related": [], "author": "Daniel Park", "datePublished": "2026-06-12T00:00:00.000Z", "dateModified": "2026-06-17T00:00:00.000Z" }, { "id": "guide:china-hsr-stations", "kind": "guide", "label": "China HSR Stations 2026: How to Navigate, Connect, and Catch Your Train", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/china-hsr-stations", "summary": "How to navigate a Chinese high-speed rail station: security, ticket collection, finding the right waiting room, metro and Didi connections, and which stations to avoid.", "parent": null, "children": [], "related": [], "author": "Daniel Park", "datePublished": "2026-06-12T00:00:00.000Z", "dateModified": "2026-06-17T00:00:00.000Z" }, { "id": "guide:china-vegetarian-guide", "kind": "guide", "label": "China Vegetarian Guide 2026: What Vegans and Vegetarians Actually Eat", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/china-vegetarian-guide", "summary": "Vegetarianism in China is harder than in the West but doable. Here is what to eat, where to find pure-veg restaurants, and which dishes to avoid (most \"veg\" dishes use garlic, pork, or oyster sauce).", "parent": null, "children": [], "related": [], "author": "Mei Lin", "datePublished": "2026-06-12T00:00:00.000Z", "dateModified": "2026-06-17T00:00:00.000Z" }, { "id": "guide:china-wheelchair-accessibility", "kind": "guide", "label": "China Wheelchair Accessibility Guide 2026: Realistic Expectations", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/china-wheelchair-accessibility", "summary": "China is improving on accessibility but is far behind the West. Modern airports and 4-star+ hotels are accessible; ancient streets, older metro stations, and most historic sites are not. Here is the realistic picture.", "parent": null, "children": [], "related": [], "author": "Daniel Park", "datePublished": "2026-06-12T00:00:00.000Z", "dateModified": "2026-06-17T00:00:00.000Z" }, { "id": "guide:china-customs-declaration", "kind": "guide", "label": "China Customs Declaration 2026: What to Declare, What to Skip", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/china-customs-declaration", "summary": "Most tourists don't need to declare anything. The exceptions: cash over $5,000 USD, drones, certain medications, large amounts of alcohol, and items for commercial use. Here is the practical guide.", "parent": null, "children": [], "related": [], "author": "Wei Zhang", "datePublished": "2026-06-12T00:00:00.000Z", "dateModified": "2026-06-17T00:00:00.000Z" }, { "id": "guide:china-night-markets", "kind": "guide", "label": "China Night Markets 2026: The 8 Best Street Food Markets", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/china-night-markets", "summary": "Chinese night markets are a 1,000+ year tradition. The best ones combine street food, souvenirs, and people-watching. Here are the 8 that are worth planning a trip around.", "parent": null, "children": [], "related": [], "author": "Wei Zhang", "datePublished": "2026-06-12T00:00:00.000Z", "dateModified": "2026-06-17T00:00:00.000Z" }, { "id": "guide:china-tipping-guide", "kind": "guide", "label": "Tipping in China 2026: What to Tip, What Not To, and the Awkward Middle", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/china-tipping-guide", "summary": "Tipping is not customary in mainland China. Tipping can sometimes be refused. In tourist areas, some restaurants and hotels add 10-15% service charge. Here is the practical etiquette.", "parent": null, "children": [], "related": [], "author": "Wei Zhang", "datePublished": "2026-06-12T00:00:00.000Z", "dateModified": "2026-06-17T00:00:00.000Z" }, { "id": "guide:china-emergency-numbers", "kind": "guide", "label": "China Emergency Numbers 2026: Police, Ambulance, Fire, Tourist Help", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/china-emergency-numbers", "summary": "The three emergency numbers everyone knows — 110, 120, 119 — work, but English-speaking operators are rare. The China Tourist Hotline (12301) and your hotel front desk are faster routes to help for most traveler issues.", "parent": null, "children": [], "related": [], "author": "Daniel Park", "datePublished": "2026-06-12T00:00:00.000Z", "dateModified": "2026-06-17T00:00:00.000Z" }, { "id": "guide:china-medical-emergency", "kind": "guide", "label": "China Medical Emergency 2026: Hospitals, Pharmacies, and What to Do", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/china-medical-emergency", "summary": "Chinese medical care in major cities is excellent and affordable for foreigners. Public hospitals are busy but cheap; international clinics are 3-5x the price but have English-speaking staff. Most prescription drugs are available over the counter at pharmacies. Here is the practical guide.", "parent": null, "children": [], "related": [], "author": "Daniel Park", "datePublished": "2026-06-12T00:00:00.000Z", "dateModified": "2026-06-17T00:00:00.000Z" }, { "id": "guide:china-lost-luggage", "kind": "guide", "label": "Lost or Delayed Luggage in China 2026: What to Do, Who Pays", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/china-lost-luggage", "summary": "Lost luggage in China is rare on domestic flights but happens. The process is straightforward: report at the airline counter immediately, get a Property Irregularity Report (PIR), and the airline delivers to your hotel within 24-48 hours. Here is the practical guide.", "parent": null, "children": [], "related": [], "author": "Daniel Park", "datePublished": "2026-06-12T00:00:00.000Z", "dateModified": "2026-06-17T00:00:00.000Z" }, { "id": "guide:china-power-outlets-adapters", "kind": "guide", "label": "China Power Outlets & Adapters 2026: What Plug, What Voltage", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/china-power-outlets-adapters", "summary": "China uses Type A, C, and I plugs at 220V / 50Hz. Most North American devices need an adapter; most European and Asian devices are fine. Universal adapters are widely available at convenience stores for ¥30-50.", "parent": null, "children": [], "related": [], "author": "Daniel Park", "datePublished": "2026-06-12T00:00:00.000Z", "dateModified": "2026-06-17T00:00:00.000Z" }, { "id": "guide:china-visa-denied", "kind": "guide", "label": "China Visa Denied 2026: What to Do, Can You Reapply?", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/china-visa-denied", "summary": "China visa denials are rare for the 30-day visa-free nationalities. For L (tourist) visa applicants, common reasons are: incomplete application, criminal record, prior overstay, or wrong category. Reapplication is usually possible after fixing the issue.", "parent": null, "children": [], "related": [], "author": "Daniel Park", "datePublished": "2026-06-12T00:00:00.000Z", "dateModified": "2026-06-17T00:00:00.000Z" }, { "id": "guide:china-with-toddler", "kind": "guide", "label": "China with a Toddler 2026: Realistic Parents' Guide", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/china-with-toddler", "summary": "Traveling to China with a toddler is doable but requires planning. Stroller accessibility varies, baby supplies are widely available, and high-speed rail is preferable to flights. Here is the practical guide from parents who have done it.", "parent": null, "children": [], "related": [], "author": "Mei Lin", "datePublished": "2026-06-12T00:00:00.000Z", "dateModified": "2026-06-17T00:00:00.000Z" }, { "id": "guide:china-muslim-travel", "kind": "guide", "label": "China Muslim Travel 2026: Halal Food, Mosques, and Prayer Spaces", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/china-muslim-travel", "summary": "China has 25-50 million Muslims, mostly Hui in the northwest and Uyghur in Xinjiang. Halal food is widely available in Xi'an, Ningxia, and Xinjiang. The major mosques in Xi'an and Beijing are tourist attractions themselves.", "parent": null, "children": [], "related": [], "author": "Mei Lin", "datePublished": "2026-06-12T00:00:00.000Z", "dateModified": "2026-06-17T00:00:00.000Z" }, { "id": "guide:china-coworking-spaces", "kind": "guide", "label": "China Coworking Spaces 2026: The Best Cities and Spaces", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/china-coworking-spaces", "summary": "China has hundreds of modern coworking spaces, especially in Beijing (中关村, 望京), Shanghai (Xuhui, Jing'an), and Shenzhen (Nanshan). Most accept foreign passports, have reliable wifi, and offer daily/monthly passes. Some have international communities.", "parent": null, "children": [], "related": [], "author": "Mei Lin", "datePublished": "2026-06-12T00:00:00.000Z", "dateModified": "2026-06-17T00:00:00.000Z" }, { "id": "guide:china-honeymoon", "kind": "guide", "label": "China Honeymoon 2026: Romantic Itineraries and Best Spots", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/china-honeymoon", "summary": "China is not the most obvious honeymoon destination but offers remarkable romance: Yangshuo karst valleys, Lijiang old town, Hangzhou West Lake, Sanya beaches. The visa-free policy makes logistics easy. Here are the most romantic itineraries and what to expect.", "parent": null, "children": [], "related": [], "author": "Mei Lin", "datePublished": "2026-06-12T00:00:00.000Z", "dateModified": "2026-06-17T00:00:00.000Z" }, { "id": "guide:china-tourist-scams-avoid", "kind": "guide", "label": "China Tourist Scams 2026: The 12 Most Common and How to Avoid Them", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/china-tourist-scams-avoid", "summary": "Most tourist scams in China are low-stakes (overcharging, fake antiques). A few are higher-stakes (tea ceremony scam, fake art gallery scam). The good news: violent crime against tourists is rare, and most scams are easily avoided with a few habits.", "parent": null, "children": [], "related": [], "author": "Mei Lin", "datePublished": "2026-06-12T00:00:00.000Z", "dateModified": "2026-06-17T00:00:00.000Z" }, { "id": "guide:china-shopping-bargaining", "kind": "guide", "label": "China Shopping and Bargaining 2026: What to Buy, How to Haggle", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/china-shopping-bargaining", "summary": "China is a great shopping destination — silk, tea, jade, electronics, and Chinese luxury brands are all worth buying. Bargaining is expected at markets and small shops but not at malls. Here is the practical guide to authentic goods, fair prices, and avoiding fakes.", "parent": null, "children": [], "related": [], "author": "Mei Lin", "datePublished": "2026-06-12T00:00:00.000Z", "dateModified": "2026-06-17T00:00:00.000Z" }, { "id": "guide:beijing-airport-transfer", "kind": "guide", "label": "Beijing Airport to City Center 2026: PEK & Daxing Trains, Taxi, and DiDi", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/beijing-airport-transfer", "summary": "Beijing has two airports — Capital (PEK) and Daxing (PKX). The Airport Express trains are the fastest, cheapest transfer for most travelers; DiDi and metered taxis work with foreign cards. Here is exactly what each option costs and how long it takes.", "parent": null, "children": [], "related": [], "author": "Daniel Park", "datePublished": "2026-06-16T00:00:00.000Z", "dateModified": "2026-06-17T00:00:00.000Z" }, { "id": "guide:does-google-work-in-china", "kind": "guide", "label": "Does Google Work in China? 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This itinerary balances imperial history, modern China, and iconic scenery — all connected by high-speed rail.", "parent": null, "children": [], "related": [], "author": "Sarah Chen", "datePublished": "2026-06-15T00:00:00.000Z", "dateModified": "2026-06-17T00:00:00.000Z" }, { "id": "guide:2-weeks-china-itinerary", "kind": "guide", "label": "2 Weeks in China: Classic Itinerary for 2026", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/2-weeks-china-itinerary", "summary": "Two weeks is the ideal length for a first China trip. This itinerary covers the Golden Triangle (Beijing, Xi'an, Shanghai) plus two bonus regions: Guilin/Yangshuo for karst scenery and Chengdu for pandas and Sichuan food. All connected by high-speed rail with one domestic flight.", "parent": null, "children": [], "related": [], "author": "Sarah Chen", "datePublished": "2026-06-15T00:00:00.000Z", "dateModified": "2026-06-17T00:00:00.000Z" }, { "id": "guide:china-honeymoon-itinerary", "kind": "guide", "label": "China Honeymoon: Romantic 10-Day Itinerary 2026", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/china-honeymoon-itinerary", "summary": "China is a surprisingly romantic honeymoon destination — karst peaks at sunrise in Yangshuo, lantern-lit old towns in Lijiang, classical gardens in Hangzhou, and rooftop cocktails above the Shanghai skyline. This 10-day itinerary is designed for couples who want culture, scenery, and exceptional food.", "parent": null, "children": [], "related": [], "author": "Mei Lin", "datePublished": "2026-06-15T00:00:00.000Z", "dateModified": "2026-06-17T00:00:00.000Z" }, { "id": "guide:china-travel-statistics-2026", "kind": "guide", "label": "China Travel Statistics 2026: Inbound Tourism by the Numbers", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/china-travel-statistics-2026", "summary": "132.5 million inbound visitors in 2025, 38+ visa-free countries, $50–$300+ daily budgets, 47,000 km of HSR, and a top-10 Global Peace Index ranking. Every statistic on this page is sourced from the National Immigration Administration, UNWTO, China Railway, or NihaoVisit first-party field tests.", "parent": null, "children": [], "related": [], "author": "NihaoVisit Editorial Team", "datePublished": "2026-01-15", "dateModified": "2026-06-17T00:00:00.000Z" }, { "id": "guide:payment", "kind": "guide", "label": "China Payment Guide 2026: Alipay, WeChat Pay, Cash & Cards for Foreigners", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/payment", "summary": "Everything foreigners need to know about paying in China — Alipay and WeChat Pay setup with foreign cards, when cash still matters, credit card acceptance, and how to avoid the most common payment mistakes. Start here, then dive into the detailed guides linked below.", "parent": null, "children": [], "related": [], "author": "Tom Reeves", "datePublished": "2026-06-17", "dateModified": "2026-06-17T00:00:00.000Z" }, { "id": "guide:internet", "kind": "guide", "label": "China Internet Guide 2026: VPNs, eSIMs, WiFi & Staying Connected", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/internet", "summary": "Everything foreigners need to know about getting online in China — which VPNs actually work, whether you need an eSIM, how to access Google and WhatsApp, and which Chinese apps to install. The internet works differently in China and preparation before arrival makes the difference between seamless connectivity and a week of frustration.", "parent": null, "children": [], "related": [], "author": "Tom Reeves", "datePublished": "2026-06-17", "dateModified": "2026-06-17T00:00:00.000Z" }, { "id": "country:united-states", "kind": "countryProfile", "label": "China travel for united-states", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/for/united-states", "summary": "Practical China travel guidance for united-states passport holders: Alipay setup, eSIM options, VPN recommendations, tax refund, and embassy contacts.", "parent": null, "children": [], "related": [], "alipayCardBrands": [ "Visa", "Mastercard", "AmEx", "Discover" ], "embassyCity": "Beijing", "embassyPhone": "+86 10 8531 3000" }, { "id": "country:united-kingdom", "kind": "countryProfile", "label": "China travel for united-kingdom", "slug": "https://nihaovisit.com/for/united-kingdom", "summary": "Practical China travel guidance for 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"problem:apple-google-pay-china", "to": "node:alipay" }, { "from": "problem:apple-google-pay-china", "to": "node:wechat-pay" }, { "from": "problem:apple-google-pay-china", "to": "node:credit-card" }, { "from": "problem:vpn-not-working-china", "to": "cluster:internet" }, { "from": "problem:vpn-not-working-china", "to": "node:vpn" }, { "from": "problem:vpn-not-working-china", "to": "node:sim-esim" }, { "from": "problem:vpn-not-working-china", "to": "node:wifi" }, { "from": "problem:google-youtube-whatsapp-blocked", "to": "cluster:internet" }, { "from": "problem:google-youtube-whatsapp-blocked", "to": "node:vpn" }, { "from": "problem:google-youtube-whatsapp-blocked", "to": "node:wifi" }, { "from": "problem:google-youtube-whatsapp-blocked", "to": "node:translation" }, { "from": "problem:foreign-phone-no-data-china", "to": "cluster:internet" }, { "from": "problem:foreign-phone-no-data-china", "to": "node:sim-esim" }, { "from": "problem:foreign-phone-no-data-china", "to": "node:wifi" }, { "from": "problem:foreign-phone-no-data-china", "to": "node:vpn" }, { "from": "problem:banking-app-on-chinese-wifi", "to": "cluster:internet" }, { "from": "problem:banking-app-on-chinese-wifi", "to": "node:vpn" }, { "from": "problem:banking-app-on-chinese-wifi", "to": "node:wifi" }, { "from": "problem:banking-app-on-chinese-wifi", "to": "node:sim-esim" }, { "from": "problem:card-blocked-after-china-transaction", "to": "cluster:payment" }, { "from": "problem:card-blocked-after-china-transaction", "to": "node:credit-card" }, { "from": "problem:card-blocked-after-china-transaction", "to": "node:atm" }, { "from": "problem:card-blocked-after-china-transaction", "to": "node:cash" }, { "from": "problem:hsr-ticket-machine-reject-passport", "to": "cluster:transport" }, { "from": "problem:hsr-ticket-machine-reject-passport", "to": "node:hsr" }, { "from": "problem:hsr-ticket-machine-reject-passport", "to": "node:tripcom" }, { "from": "problem:taxi-driver-refuse-destination", "to": "cluster:transport" }, { "from": "problem:taxi-driver-refuse-destination", "to": "node:taxi" }, { "from": "problem:taxi-driver-refuse-destination", "to": "node:didi" }, { "from": "problem:taxi-driver-refuse-destination", "to": "node:translation" }, { "from": "problem:tibet-independent-travel-blocked", "to": "cluster:visa" }, { "from": "problem:tibet-independent-travel-blocked", "to": "node:l-visa" }, { "from": "problem:tibet-independent-travel-blocked", "to": "node:tripcom" }, { "from": "problem:tibet-independent-travel-blocked", "to": "node:flight" }, { "from": "problem:hotel-unexpected-deposit", "to": "cluster:apps" }, { "from": "problem:hotel-unexpected-deposit", "to": "node:tripcom" }, { "from": "problem:hotel-unexpected-deposit", "to": "node:credit-card" }, { "from": "problem:hotel-cannot-register-foreign-passport", "to": "cluster:apps" }, { "from": "problem:hotel-cannot-register-foreign-passport", "to": "node:tripcom" }, { "from": "problem:hotel-cannot-register-foreign-passport", "to": "node:entry-requirements" }, { "from": "problem:didi-app-only-chinese", "to": "cluster:transport" }, { "from": "problem:didi-app-only-chinese", "to": "node:didi" }, { "from": "problem:didi-app-only-chinese", "to": "node:alipay" }, { "from": "problem:didi-app-only-chinese", "to": "node:translation" }, { "from": "problem:tourist-price-at-market", "to": "cluster:safety" }, { "from": "problem:tourist-price-at-market", "to": "node:scams" }, { "from": "problem:tourist-price-at-market", "to": "node:shopping" }, { "from": "problem:tourist-price-at-market", "to": "node:cash" }, { "from": "decision:beijing-or-shanghai", "to": "cluster:destinations" }, { "from": "decision:beijing-or-shanghai", "to": "dest:beijing" }, { "from": "decision:beijing-or-shanghai", "to": "dest:shanghai" }, { "from": "decision:chengdu-worth-it", "to": "cluster:destinations" }, { "from": "decision:chengdu-worth-it", "to": "dest:chengdu" }, { "from": "decision:chengdu-worth-it", "to": "dest:xian" }, { "from": "decision:xian-worth-it-7day", "to": "cluster:destinations" }, { "from": "decision:xian-worth-it-7day", "to": "dest:xian" }, { "from": "decision:xian-worth-it-7day", "to": "dest:beijing" }, { "from": "decision:hsr-or-fly", "to": "cluster:transport" }, { "from": "decision:hsr-or-fly", "to": "node:hsr" }, { "from": "decision:hsr-or-fly", "to": "node:flight" }, { "from": "decision:l-visa-or-transit", "to": "cluster:visa" }, { "from": "decision:l-visa-or-transit", "to": "node:240h-transit" }, { "from": "decision:l-visa-or-transit", "to": "node:l-visa" }, { "from": "decision:alipay-or-wechat", "to": "cluster:payment" }, { "from": "decision:alipay-or-wechat", "to": "node:alipay" }, { "from": "decision:alipay-or-wechat", "to": "node:wechat-pay" }, { "from": "decision:alipay-or-wechat", "to": "problem:alipay-not-working" }, { "from": "decision:alipay-or-wechat", "to": "problem:wechat-pay-declined" }, { "from": "decision:tripcom-or-booking", "to": "cluster:apps" }, { "from": "decision:tripcom-or-booking", "to": "node:tripcom" }, { "from": "decision:tripcom-or-booking", "to": "problem:cant-book-12306-foreign-card" }, { "from": "decision:esim-or-pocket-wifi", "to": "cluster:internet" }, { "from": "decision:esim-or-pocket-wifi", "to": "node:sim-esim" }, { "from": "decision:esim-or-pocket-wifi", "to": "node:wifi" }, { "from": "decision:esim-or-pocket-wifi", "to": "problem:esim-no-signal" }, { "from": "decision:esim-or-pocket-wifi", "to": "problem:whatsapp-blocked-china" }, { "from": "decision:hong-kong-worth-it", "to": "cluster:destinations" }, { "from": "decision:hong-kong-worth-it", "to": "dest:hong-kong" }, { "from": "decision:guilin-worth-it", "to": "cluster:destinations" }, { "from": "decision:guilin-worth-it", "to": "dest:guilin" }, { "from": "decision:mutianyu-great-wall-worth-it", "to": "cluster:destinations" }, { "from": "decision:mutianyu-great-wall-worth-it", "to": "dest:beijing" }, { "from": "decision:240h-transit-worth-it", "to": "cluster:visa" }, { "from": "decision:240h-transit-worth-it", "to": "node:240h-transit" }, { "from": "decision:240h-transit-worth-it", "to": "node:l-visa" }, { "from": "decision:240h-transit-worth-it", "to": "problem:extend-visa-free-stay" }, { "from": "decision:china-expensive-2026", "to": "cluster:budget" }, { "from": "decision:china-expensive-2026", "to": "node:trip-cost" }, { "from": "decision:china-expensive-2026", "to": "node:daily-budget" }, { "from": "decision:vpn-worth-it-2026", "to": "cluster:internet" }, { "from": "decision:vpn-worth-it-2026", "to": "node:vpn" }, { "from": "decision:vpn-worth-it-2026", "to": "node:sim-esim" }, { "from": "decision:vpn-worth-it-2026", "to": "problem:whatsapp-blocked-china" }, { "from": "decision:vpn-worth-it-2026", "to": "problem:gmail-not-loading" }, { "from": "decision:vpn-worth-it-2026", "to": "problem:vpn-slow-or-disconnected" }, { "from": "decision:mutianyu-vs-badaling", "to": "cluster:destinations" }, { "from": "decision:mutianyu-vs-badaling", "to": "dest:beijing" }, { "from": "decision:shanghai-or-hong-kong", "to": "cluster:destinations" }, { "from": "decision:shanghai-or-hong-kong", "to": "dest:shanghai" }, { "from": "decision:shanghai-or-hong-kong", "to": "dest:hong-kong" }, { "from": "decision:alipay-or-cash", "to": "cluster:payment" }, { "from": "decision:alipay-or-cash", "to": "node:alipay" }, { "from": "decision:alipay-or-cash", "to": "node:cash" }, { "from": "decision:alipay-or-cash", "to": "node:atm" }, { "from": "decision:alipay-or-cash", "to": "problem:china-cash-only" }, { "from": "decision:alipay-or-cash", "to": "problem:atm-foreign-fees" }, { "from": "decision:which-vpn-2026", "to": "cluster:internet" }, { "from": "decision:which-vpn-2026", "to": "node:vpn" }, { "from": "decision:which-vpn-2026", "to": "problem:whatsapp-blocked-china" }, { "from": "decision:which-vpn-2026", "to": "problem:vpn-slow-or-disconnected" }, { "from": "decision:book-on-tripcom-or-amap", "to": "cluster:apps" }, { "from": "decision:book-on-tripcom-or-amap", "to": "node:tripcom" }, { "from": "decision:book-on-tripcom-or-amap", "to": "node:ditu" }, { "from": "decision:shanghai-or-hangzhou-weekend", "to": "cluster:destinations" }, { "from": "decision:shanghai-or-hangzhou-weekend", "to": "dest:shanghai" }, { "from": "decision:do-i-need-vpn", "to": "cluster:internet" }, { "from": "decision:do-i-need-vpn", "to": "node:vpn" }, { "from": "decision:do-i-need-vpn", "to": "problem:whatsapp-blocked-china" }, { "from": "decision:do-i-need-vpn", "to": "problem:gmail-not-loading" }, { "from": "decision:do-i-need-cash", "to": "cluster:payment" }, { "from": "decision:do-i-need-cash", "to": "node:cash" }, { "from": "decision:do-i-need-cash", "to": "node:atm" }, { "from": "decision:do-i-need-cash", "to": "problem:china-cash-only" }, { "from": "decision:do-i-need-cash", "to": "problem:atm-foreign-fees" }, { "from": "decision:do-i-need-visa", "to": "cluster:visa" }, { "from": "decision:do-i-need-visa", "to": "node:l-visa" }, { "from": "decision:do-i-need-visa", "to": "node:240h-transit" }, { "from": "decision:do-i-need-visa", "to": "problem:visa-denied-options" }, { "from": "decision:do-i-need-translation-app", "to": "cluster:apps" }, { "from": "decision:do-i-need-translation-app", "to": "node:translation" }, { "from": "decision:do-i-need-travel-insurance", "to": "cluster:safety" }, { "from": "decision:do-i-need-travel-insurance", "to": "node:medical" }, { "from": "decision:do-i-need-travel-insurance", "to": "node:emergency" }, { "from": "decision:use-travel-agent-china", "to": "cluster:destinations" }, { "from": "decision:use-travel-agent-china", "to": "node:trip-planning" }, { "from": "decision:book-hsr-in-advance", "to": "cluster:transport" }, { "from": "decision:book-hsr-in-advance", "to": "node:hsr" }, { "from": "decision:book-hsr-in-advance", "to": "problem:cant-book-12306-foreign-card" }, { "from": "decision:chinese-sim-vs-esim", "to": "cluster:internet" }, { "from": "decision:chinese-sim-vs-esim", "to": "node:sim-esim" }, { "from": "decision:chinese-sim-vs-esim", "to": "problem:esim-no-signal" }, { "from": "decision:carry-cash-china", "to": "cluster:payment" }, { "from": "decision:carry-cash-china", "to": "node:cash" }, { "from": "decision:carry-cash-china", "to": "node:alipay" }, { "from": "decision:carry-cash-china", "to": "problem:china-cash-only" }, { "from": "decision:carry-cash-china", "to": "problem:atm-foreign-fees" }, { "from": "decision:carry-cash-china", "to": "problem:alipay-not-working" }, { "from": "decision:tip-in-china", "to": "cluster:culture" }, { "from": "decision:tip-in-china", "to": "node:etiquette" }, { "from": "decision:didi-vs-taxis", "to": "cluster:transport" }, { "from": "decision:didi-vs-taxis", "to": "node:didu" }, { "from": "decision:yangtze-cruise-worth-it", "to": "cluster:destinations" }, { "from": "decision:yangtze-cruise-worth-it", "to": "dest:chengdu" }, { "from": "decision:tibet-permit-trip-worth-it", "to": "cluster:destinations" }, { "from": "decision:tibet-permit-trip-worth-it", "to": "node:trip-planning" }, { "from": "decision:guided-great-wall-tour-worth-it", "to": "cluster:destinations" }, { "from": "decision:guided-great-wall-tour-worth-it", "to": "dest:beijing" }, { "from": "decision:chinese-airline-first-class-worth-it", "to": "cluster:transport" }, { "from": "decision:chinese-airline-first-class-worth-it", "to": "node:flight" }, { "from": "decision:beijing-hutong-tour-worth-it", "to": "cluster:destinations" }, { "from": "decision:beijing-hutong-tour-worth-it", "to": "dest:beijing" }, { "from": "decision:hsr-vs-flight-beijing-shanghai", "to": "cluster:transport" }, { "from": "decision:hsr-vs-flight-beijing-shanghai", "to": "node:hsr" }, { "from": "decision:hsr-vs-flight-beijing-shanghai", "to": "node:flight" }, { "from": "decision:alipay-vs-wechat-pay", "to": "cluster:payment" }, { "from": "decision:alipay-vs-wechat-pay", "to": "node:alipay" }, { "from": "decision:alipay-vs-wechat-pay", "to": "node:wechat-pay" }, { "from": "decision:alipay-vs-wechat-pay", "to": "problem:alipay-not-working" }, { "from": "decision:alipay-vs-wechat-pay", "to": "problem:wechat-pay-declined" }, { "from": "decision:airbnb-vs-hotel-china", "to": "cluster:destinations" }, { "from": "decision:airbnb-vs-hotel-china", "to": "node:trip-planning" }, { "from": "decision:spring-vs-autumn-china", "to": "cluster:destinations" }, { "from": "decision:spring-vs-autumn-china", "to": "node:trip-planning" }, { "from": "decision:shanghai-vs-beijing-first-trip", "to": "cluster:destinations" }, { "from": "decision:shanghai-vs-beijing-first-trip", "to": "dest:beijing" }, { "from": "decision:shanghai-vs-beijing-first-trip", "to": "dest:shanghai" }, { "from": "decision:group-vs-private-tibet-tour", "to": "cluster:destinations" }, { "from": "decision:group-vs-private-tibet-tour", "to": "node:trip-planning" }, { "from": "decision:do-i-need-vpn-before-china", "to": "cluster:internet" }, { "from": "decision:do-i-need-vpn-before-china", "to": "node:vpn" }, { "from": "decision:do-i-need-vpn-before-china", "to": "problem:whatsapp-blocked-china" }, { "from": "decision:do-i-need-vpn-before-china", "to": "problem:gmail-not-loading" }, { "from": "decision:do-i-need-vpn-before-china", "to": "problem:vpn-slow-or-disconnected" }, { "from": "decision:do-i-need-travel-insurance-china", "to": "cluster:safety" }, { "from": "decision:do-i-need-travel-insurance-china", "to": "node:medical" }, { "from": "decision:do-i-need-travel-insurance-china", "to": "node:emergency" }, { "from": "decision:do-i-need-mandarin", "to": "cluster:apps" }, { "from": "decision:do-i-need-mandarin", "to": "node:translation" }, { "from": "decision:do-i-need-cash-if-alipay", "to": "cluster:payment" }, { "from": "decision:do-i-need-cash-if-alipay", "to": "node:cash" }, { "from": "decision:do-i-need-cash-if-alipay", "to": "node:alipay" }, { "from": "decision:do-i-need-cash-if-alipay", "to": "problem:china-cash-only" }, { "from": "decision:do-i-need-cash-if-alipay", "to": "problem:alipay-not-working" }, { "from": "decision:do-i-need-prebook-attractions", "to": "cluster:destinations" }, { "from": "decision:do-i-need-prebook-attractions", "to": "dest:beijing" }, { "from": "decision:do-i-need-prebook-attractions", "to": "node:trip-planning" }, { "from": "guide:china-visa-2026", "to": "problem:visa-denied-options" }, { "from": "guide:china-visa-2026", "to": "problem:extend-visa-free-stay" }, { "from": "guide:china-visa-2026", "to": "problem:lost-passport-china" }, { "from": "guide:china-visa-2026", "to": "problem:overstay-china" }, { "from": "guide:china-visa-2026", "to": "decision:l-visa-or-transit" }, { "from": "guide:china-visa-2026", "to": "decision:is-240-hour-transit-worth-it" }, { "from": "guide:china-visa-2026", "to": "decision:do-i-need-visa" }, { "from": "guide:alipay-for-foreigners", "to": "problem:alipay-not-working" }, { "from": "guide:alipay-for-foreigners", "to": "problem:alipay-cant-verify-passport" }, { "from": "guide:alipay-for-foreigners", "to": "problem:alipay-receive-money" }, { "from": "guide:alipay-for-foreigners", "to": "problem:wechat-pay-declined" }, { "from": "guide:alipay-for-foreigners", "to": "problem:china-cash-only" }, { "from": "guide:alipay-for-foreigners", "to": "problem:phone-lost-china" }, { "from": "guide:alipay-for-foreigners", "to": "decision:alipay-or-wechat" }, { "from": "guide:alipay-for-foreigners", "to": "decision:alipay-or-cash" }, { "from": "guide:alipay-for-foreigners", "to": "decision:do-i-need-cash" }, { "from": "guide:alipay-for-foreigners", "to": "decision:tour-card-or-direct-card" }, { "from": "guide:china-trip-cost", "to": "problem:atm-foreign-fees" }, { "from": "guide:china-trip-cost", "to": "decision:china-expensive-2026" }, { "from": "guide:china-trip-cost", "to": "decision:beijing-or-shanghai" }, { "from": "guide:china-trip-cost", "to": "decision:chengdu-worth-it" }, { "from": "guide:payment", "to": "problem:whatsapp-blocked-china" }, { "from": "guide:internet", "to": "problem:whatsapp-blocked-china" }, { "from": "guide:internet", "to": "problem:gmail-not-loading" }, { "from": "guide:internet", "to": "problem:vpn-slow-or-disconnected" }, { "from": "guide:internet", "to": "decision:vpn-worth-it-2026" }, { "from": "guide:internet", "to": "decision:esim-or-pocket-wifi" }, { "from": "guide:internet", "to": "decision:do-i-need-vpn" }, { "from": "entry:survive-china-first-trip", "to": "decision:beijing-or-shanghai" }, { "from": "entry:survive-china-first-trip", "to": "decision:chengdu-worth-it" }, { "from": "entry:survive-china-first-trip", "to": "decision:xian-worth-it-7day" }, { "from": "entry:survive-china-first-trip", "to": "decision:hsr-or-fly" }, { "from": "entry:survive-china-first-trip", "to": "decision:l-visa-or-transit" }, { "from": "entry:survive-china-first-trip", "to": "decision:alipay-or-wechat" }, { "from": "entry:survive-china-first-trip", "to": "decision:tripcom-or-booking" }, { "from": "entry:survive-china-first-trip", "to": "decision:esim-or-pocket-wifi" }, { "from": "entry:survive-china-first-trip", "to": "decision:hong-kong-worth-it" }, { "from": "entry:survive-china-first-trip", "to": "decision:guilin-worth-it" }, { "from": "entry:survive-china-first-trip", "to": "decision:mutianyu-great-wall-worth-it" }, { "from": "entry:survive-china-first-trip", "to": "decision:240h-transit-worth-it" }, { "from": "entry:survive-china-first-trip", "to": "decision:china-expensive-2026" }, { "from": "entry:survive-china-first-trip", "to": "decision:vpn-worth-it-2026" }, { "from": "entry:survive-china-first-trip", "to": "decision:mutianyu-vs-badaling" }, { "from": "entry:survive-china-first-trip", "to": "decision:shanghai-or-hong-kong" }, { "from": "entry:survive-china-first-trip", "to": "decision:alipay-or-cash" }, { "from": "entry:survive-china-first-trip", "to": "decision:which-vpn-2026" }, { "from": "entry:survive-china-first-trip", "to": "decision:book-on-tripcom-or-amap" }, { "from": "entry:survive-china-first-trip", "to": "decision:shanghai-or-hangzhou-weekend" }, { "from": "entry:survive-china-first-trip", "to": "decision:do-i-need-vpn" }, { "from": "entry:survive-china-first-trip", "to": "decision:do-i-need-cash" }, { "from": "entry:survive-china-first-trip", "to": "decision:do-i-need-visa" }, { "from": "entry:survive-china-first-trip", "to": "decision:do-i-need-translation-app" }, { "from": "entry:survive-china-first-trip", "to": "decision:do-i-need-travel-insurance" }, { "from": "entry:survive-china-first-trip", "to": "decision:use-travel-agent-china" }, { "from": "entry:survive-china-first-trip", "to": "decision:book-hsr-in-advance" }, { "from": "entry:survive-china-first-trip", "to": "decision:chinese-sim-vs-esim" }, { "from": "entry:survive-china-first-trip", "to": "decision:carry-cash-china" }, { "from": "entry:survive-china-first-trip", "to": "decision:tip-in-china" }, { "from": "entry:survive-china-first-trip", "to": "decision:didi-vs-taxis" }, { "from": "entry:survive-china-first-trip", "to": "decision:yangtze-cruise-worth-it" }, { "from": "entry:survive-china-first-trip", "to": "decision:tibet-permit-trip-worth-it" }, { "from": "entry:survive-china-first-trip", "to": "decision:guided-great-wall-tour-worth-it" }, { "from": "entry:survive-china-first-trip", "to": "decision:chinese-airline-first-class-worth-it" }, { "from": "entry:survive-china-first-trip", "to": "decision:beijing-hutong-tour-worth-it" }, { "from": "entry:survive-china-first-trip", "to": "decision:hsr-vs-flight-beijing-shanghai" }, { "from": "entry:survive-china-first-trip", "to": "decision:alipay-vs-wechat-pay" }, { "from": "entry:survive-china-first-trip", "to": "decision:airbnb-vs-hotel-china" }, { "from": "entry:survive-china-first-trip", "to": "decision:spring-vs-autumn-china" }, { "from": "entry:survive-china-first-trip", "to": "decision:shanghai-vs-beijing-first-trip" }, { "from": "entry:survive-china-first-trip", "to": "decision:group-vs-private-tibet-tour" }, { "from": "entry:survive-china-first-trip", "to": "decision:do-i-need-vpn-before-china" }, { "from": "entry:survive-china-first-trip", "to": "decision:do-i-need-travel-insurance-china" }, { "from": "entry:survive-china-first-trip", "to": "decision:do-i-need-mandarin" }, { "from": "entry:survive-china-first-trip", "to": "decision:do-i-need-cash-if-alipay" }, { "from": "entry:survive-china-first-trip", "to": "decision:do-i-need-prebook-attractions" }, { "from": "entry:survive-china-first-trip", "to": "problem:alipay-not-working" }, { "from": "entry:survive-china-first-trip", "to": "problem:alipay-cant-verify-passport" }, { "from": "entry:survive-china-first-trip", "to": "problem:alipay-receive-money" }, { "from": "entry:survive-china-first-trip", "to": "problem:wechat-pay-declined" }, { "from": "entry:survive-china-first-trip", "to": "problem:china-cash-only" }, { "from": "entry:survive-china-first-trip", "to": "problem:atm-foreign-fees" }, { "from": "entry:survive-china-first-trip", "to": "problem:visa-denied-options" }, { "from": "entry:survive-china-first-trip", "to": "problem:extend-visa-free-stay" }, { "from": "entry:survive-china-first-trip", "to": "problem:lost-passport-china" }, { "from": "entry:survive-china-first-trip", "to": "problem:whatsapp-blocked-china" }, { "from": "entry:survive-china-first-trip", "to": "problem:google-maps-not-working" }, { "from": "entry:survive-china-first-trip", "to": "problem:vpn-slow-or-disconnected" }, { "from": "entry:survive-china-first-trip", "to": "problem:cant-book-12306-foreign-card" }, { "from": "entry:survive-china-first-trip", "to": "problem:didi-card-declined" }, { "from": "entry:survive-china-first-trip", "to": "problem:scammed-as-foreigner" }, { "from": "entry:survive-china-first-trip", "to": "problem:alipay-foreign-card-declined" }, { "from": "entry:survive-china-first-trip", "to": "problem:wechat-pay-passport-not-accepted" }, { "from": "entry:survive-china-first-trip", "to": "problem:apple-google-pay-china" }, { "from": "entry:survive-china-first-trip", "to": "problem:vpn-not-working-china" }, { "from": "entry:survive-china-first-trip", "to": "problem:google-youtube-whatsapp-blocked" }, { "from": "entry:survive-china-first-trip", "to": "problem:foreign-phone-no-data-china" }, { "from": "entry:survive-china-first-trip", "to": "problem:banking-app-on-chinese-wifi" }, { "from": "entry:survive-china-first-trip", "to": "problem:card-blocked-after-china-transaction" }, { "from": "entry:survive-china-first-trip", "to": "problem:hsr-ticket-machine-reject-passport" }, { "from": "entry:survive-china-first-trip", "to": "problem:taxi-driver-refuse-destination" }, { "from": "entry:survive-china-first-trip", "to": "problem:tibet-independent-travel-blocked" }, { "from": "entry:survive-china-first-trip", "to": "problem:hotel-unexpected-deposit" }, { "from": "entry:survive-china-first-trip", "to": "problem:hotel-cannot-register-foreign-passport" }, { "from": "entry:survive-china-first-trip", "to": "problem:didi-app-only-chinese" }, { "from": "entry:survive-china-first-trip", "to": "problem:tourist-price-at-market" } ] }