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Traveling to China for the first time?
This guide was written by someone who’s done exactly that — and then stayed, explored, lived with locals, learned the language, and fell in love with the country.
CHINA: A Guide for First-Time Travelers is your honest, practical, and personal travel companion — made to help you prepare, avoid surprises, and feel confident every step of the way.
This guide includes:
- The latest visa policies (including the 2024–2025 visa-free update)
- What to pack (and what most travelers forget!)
- How to stay connected when Google doesn’t work
- A full breakdown of essential Chinese apps (plus how to use them)
- How to navigate public transportation like the metro and high-speed trains
- Real tips for cultural awareness, respectful behavior, and what not to do
- Advice on payments, safety, scams, and staying aware
- Personal insight into Chinese food culture and dining etiquette
- A printable PDF of basic Mandarin phrases to help you connect
- My own lessons learned — the things I wish I knew before I went
This isn’t just a list of tips — it’s a guide based on real experiences, made to help you discover China with an open mind, a full heart, and way less stress.
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