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Planning a trip to China? Start here.

Whether you are visiting China for the first time, returning for another trip, coming for business, or preparing for the Canton Fair or the Greater Bay Area, this page helps you focus on the basics first.

Start with the practical things that affect your trip the most: payment, internet, transport, hotel address, arrival preparation, shopping rules, and common culture mistakes.

China Survival Guide helps you prepare step by step with practical local guides from Mr. Panda, your local friend in Guangzhou, China.

Use this page as your starting point. More step-by-step guides will be added as the site grows.

What to prepare first

• Payment in China
• Internet, eSIM, and connectivity
• Transport, metro, Didi, and high-speed rail
• Hotel address and arrival preparation
• Shopping, tax refunds, and practical travel rules
• Culture mistakes and local expectations