Tools
Small tools that remove first-trip friction.
Use these when you want to turn research into action: rank your payment setup, check a transit idea, build a prep list, or narrow down your first city.
For policy-sensitive questions, pair the tools with the official source library before you book or fly.
Rank your payment setup Check a rule fast Build a prep plan Choose with less guesswork
Transit
Transit self-check
Screen a 240-hour visa-free transit route before you rely on it.
Prep
Travel checklist
Generate a prep list for your trip stage, cities, payments, internet, and trains.
Cities
City picker
Answer a few questions and get a first-city recommendation.
Payment
Payment readiness self-check
Answer five questions about your cards, verification, and trip length, and get a ranked payment plan with the failure risk at each step.
Budget
Trip budget calculator
Estimate daily and total China travel costs by budget tier, cities, high-speed rail legs, and flights.