← Plan Your TripPlan Your Trip
Before You Go
Prepare for your trip with clear guidance on visas, flights, mobile internet, essential apps, payments, travel insurance, and packing.
How Much Does It Cost to Travel to China? The 2026 Cost Guide
outside Chinese public holidays, budget ¥200–350 (~$30–52) a day for backpacking, ¥700–1,000 (~$103–148) a day mid-range, and ¥1,500–2,500 (~$220–370) a day if…
Read guide
Can I Bring a Power Bank to China? The 3C Rule
Bringing a power bank into China is fine. Flying with it inside China is where it fails. Since 28 June 2025, security at mainland Chinese airports has refused…
Read guide
The Complete Guide to eSIMs for China Travel (2026): Install Before You Fly, or Regret It on Arrival
Quick answer: For travel to China in 2026, buy an international travel eSIM (Nomad ~$12/10GB for budget, Holafly for unlimited, or Trip.com's Hong Kong carrier…
Read guide