China travel tools

Every free tool in one place — each built on verified, dated data with official sources, and engineered to load and work inside mainland China without a VPN. Browse by where you are in planning your trip.

Visas & entry

Can you get in, and what do you file before you land?

Visa-Free Checker

Do you need a visa for China? Get an instant, dated answer — or browse every nationality we've verified, by country.

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Arrival Card Checker

China's arrival card went digital — check if you need it and what to have ready.

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Connectivity & money

Get online and able to pay before you fly — no VPN needed.

eSIM Picker

Find the right eSIM for your China trip in 30 seconds — price, data, validity and hotspot policy compared.

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Payment Setup Guide

Get Alipay and WeChat Pay working before you land — personal checklist, card compatibility and fee rules.

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Getting around

China runs on high-speed rail. Plan the routes and the booking days.

Train Route Guides

Beijing–Shanghai, Hong Kong–Guangzhou and more: fastest times, real fares and which station to use.

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Train Ticket Dates

Tickets sell only 15 days ahead. Pick your travel date, get the exact booking-open day.

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Plan the whole trip

Tie it together into a day-by-day route you can take offline.

Itinerary Builder

A day-by-day China route on verified rail lines, checked against your visa-free day budget — free in 30 seconds. Upgrade to an offline dossier that works the moment you land, no VPN: an offline PDF with Chinese-character cards to show drivers and staff, built around a narrative that reads like a friend who's walked it.

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Disclaimer: This page is general information, not legal or immigration advice, and may contain errors or be out of date — policies change without notice. Always confirm your eligibility, stay length and entry conditions with the official sources above or your nearest Chinese embassy or consulate before you book travel or rely on this page. Ready Set China is an independent information site — not a travel agency, booking agent, or government body — and is not responsible for decisions made on the basis of this information.