General Travel Tips
General travel tips for first-time visitors to China. Plug adapters (Type A, C, I), best months to visit (April-May, September-October avoid Golden Week Oct 1-7), tipping etiquette (not customary), and the small habits that make day-to-day travel smoother. Practical answers from people who actually live and travel here.
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Guangzhou
What digital and logistical preparations are most critical for a first-time trip to mainland China?
Install Alipay and WeChat at home, link Visa/Mastercard, verify passport in-app, and pre-load ¥200-500.
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Guangzhou
Is it better to visit Guangzhou or Shenzhen for a 2-day side trip from Hong Kong?
High-speed rail from West Kowloon: 14 minutes to Shenzhen North at ¥75, 48 minutes to Guangzhou South at ¥185 to ¥215.