Curated & Tested
China Travel Kit
Everything you need for a smooth trip. Tested by our team. We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
eSIM & SIM Cards
Recommended
Airalo China eSIM
Instant activation. Works with Alipay/WeChat registration. 1-30 day plans.
From $4.50Learn more
Best Value
Holafly Unlimited
Unlimited data for China. No speed throttling.
From $19/5 daysLearn more
Budget
China Unicom SIM
Physical SIM at airports. Bring passport. Best rural coverage.
~¥100/monthLearn more
Multi-country
Nomad eSIM
Multi-region Asia eSIM. Good for multi-country trips.
From $8Learn more
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Travel Services
Partner
China Visa Service
Hassle-free visa processing.
From $99Learn more
Recommended
Travel Insurance
Flexible medical. Covers China. Cancel anytime.
From $45/tripLearn more
Premium
Payment Setup Tour
In-person Alipay/WeChat setup help in Beijing/Shanghai.
From $50Learn more
New
Pre-paid Yuan Card
Load yuan before you go. Works at POS terminals.
From $0 feeLearn more
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Must-Have Apps
AlipayPrimary payment app
EssentialWeChatPayment + communication
EssentialDiDiRide-hailing (China's Uber)
EssentialBaidu MapsNavigation (Google Maps unreliable)
EssentialPlecoChinese dictionary app
MeituanFood delivery