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Get China-ready before you fly
Visas, payments, trains, and maps are easier to sort out from home. All of it is free to read on the web.
China Itinerary Guide: Weather, Pace & Must-See Tips 2026
A season-first China itinerary guide for 2026: which cities to pick in spring, summer, fall, and winter, realistic HSR and flight transit times, minimum days per city, and the pacing rules that keep a first trip from becoming a death march through airports.
Read the articleHow to Use Alipay in China as a Foreigner: 2026 Setup Guide
A July 2026 Alipay guide covering international cards, live fee checks, TourCard, QR payments and reliable backups for China.
12306 English for Foreigners: Passport Verification, Booking, Changes and Refunds
A practical guide to using the official China Railway 12306 English website with a foreign passport, including e-tickets, changes and refund fees.
Does Apple Maps Work in China? The Map Apps That Actually Help
A July 2026 guide to AMap Global's new HiChina services, Apple Maps, Google Maps and offline backup maps for mainland China.
Beijing in 3 Days Without Burning Out: A Low-Energy Itinerary
A realistic three-day Beijing itinerary with one major sight per day, planned rests, fewer cross-city transfers and passport booking notes.
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Articles get you ready. On the ground, Panda AI takes over: routes planned, menus decoded, and specific answers when plans change.
Every city has a story. We wrote the guidebook
From hidden hutongs to midnight street food, each guide brings attractions, honest food picks, and deeper cuts into one place.
Shanghai in the app — 11 guides · 114 eats · 13 Q&A
250 guides like these across 24 cities, all in the app.
Eat like a local. Order like a pro
Hand-picked restaurants and dishes across China, with Chinese names, pinyin pronunciation, and spice level warnings.
Every dish with its Chinese name, pinyin, and spice level — free to browse in the app.
Small tools, big difference
Wrong currency, weird sizes, train schedules, and emergency phrases. Handled.
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Currency at a glance
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Sizes
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Free to read · Traveler Q&A
Asked by real travelers. Answered with specifics
144 questions with real prices, timings, and rules. Each one asked by someone mid-trip.
Browse all 144 answersCan I re-enter China visa-free after my 30 days expire?
Multiple visa-free entries are legal in 2026 with no written cap, but officers can refuse entry if they suspect work or residency.
Can foreigners use Alipay and WeChat Pay in China with international credit cards?
Bind Visa, Mastercard, Amex, JCB, Discover, Diners, or UnionPay directly in Alipay or Weixin Pay: Tour Pass is retired in 2026.
How to get from Guangzhou Baiyun Airport to Beijing Road with family and luggage?
Use the official taxi queue outside Arrivals; ¥130-180 to Beijing Road including the ¥15 toll, 35-50 minutes at 5:30 AM.
What is a typical Chengdu street breakfast and how much does it cost?
Order Fei Chang Fen plus Guo Kui for the classic Chengdu breakfast: ¥15-20 at local stalls, up to ¥30 in tourist zones.
What should travelers know about drone regulations before flying in Chengdu?
Register every drone above 250 grams on the CAAC UOM platform; a Chinese mobile number is required and most tourists cannot complete it remotely.
What are the different types of hotpot in Chengdu and where do locals eat?
Order yuan yang guo split-pot if anyone at the table fears heat; the clear bone broth qing tang side is full-flavor without chili.
Why isn't my Octopus for Tourists card appearing in Apple Wallet after payment?
Set iPhone Region to Hong Kong in Settings before opening Octopus for Tourists; this fixes most missing-card cases.
What happens if I choose the wrong Chinese consulate for my visa application?
Jurisdiction follows your legal residence, not your travel itinerary; verify the state-to-consulate map at china-embassy.gov.cn before filing.
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