๐จ๐ณ Your China Travel Companion
Everything You Need to Know
Before You Go to China
China is incredible โ but the preparation can be overwhelming. We built this guide to help you arrive confident, connected, and ready to explore. No fluff, just what actually works.
American Girl's First Day in Shanghai ๐จ๐ณ
๐บ Serene / ๅฐ้นฟ ยท 18 min
- โฆFirst-time traveler experience in Shanghai
- โฆUsing WeChat Pay & Alipay as a foreigner
- โฆNavigating the Shanghai Metro with English signs
- โฆStreet food: xiaolongbao (soup dumplings) + shengjian
๐ China Travel Preparation Checklist
Go through each item. Not sure how? Click the ๐ก Help button next to any item for step-by-step instructions and demo videos.
๐๐ Visa & Documents
๐ณ๐ณ Money & Tech
๐งณ๐งณ Packing Essentials
๐ฃ๏ธ๐ฃ๏ธ Language & Culture
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Watch real travelers explore China. Each video covers a different city and travel style.
American Girl's First Day in Shanghai ๐จ๐ณ
18 min๐บ Serene / ๅฐ้นฟ
- โขFirst-time traveler experience in Shanghai
- โขUsing WeChat Pay & Alipay as a foreigner
- โขNavigating the Shanghai Metro with English signs
- โขStreet food: xiaolongbao (soup dumplings) + shengjian
China High-Speed Rail: Beijing โ Shanghai by Bullet Train ๐
22 min๐บ Jet Lag Warriors
- โขComplete walkthrough: buying tickets, security, boarding
- โข4.5 hours, 1,318 km โ top speed 350 km/h
- โขFood delivery on the train (order via WeChat)
- โขComparison with flying: time, cost, comfort
Chengdu: Pandas, Hotpot & Sichuan Culture ๐ผ
25 min๐บ Travel With Jack
- โขGiant Panda Base (arrive at 8am tip)
- โขReal Sichuan hotpot experience (not tourist version)
- โขKuanzhai Alley & Wenshu Monastery
- โขSichuan opera with face-changing performance
Xi'an: Terracotta Warriors & Muslim Quarter Food Tour ๐ฟ
20 min๐บ The China Traveller
- โขTerracotta Warriors Museum (pit 1, 2, 3 explained)
- โขBiangbiang noodles & yangrou paomo in Muslim Quarter
- โขCycling the Ancient City Wall at sunset
- โขSilk Road history & cultural context
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๐ Airport Pickup Only
Meet-and-greet at arrival hall, assist with luggage, direct transfer to your hotel. Includes a 30-minute city orientation guide en route.
- โAirport meet & greet
- โEnglish-speaking driver
- โDirect to hotel
- โ30-min city orientation guide
๐ Full Transport Package
Private vehicle for your entire trip โ airport transfers, daily sightseeing, inter-city travel. Includes a bilingual driver and flexible daily routing.
- โAirport pickup & dropoff
- โDaily private car
- โFlexible itinerary
- โEnglish-speaking driver
- โBilingual route support
๐บ๏ธ Guided Tour + Transport
Professional English-speaking guide + private transport. Customized daily itinerary, local expertise, and restaurant recommendations.
- โCertified English guide
- โPrivate vehicle
- โCustom itinerary
- โRestaurant recommendations
- โTicket booking assistance
๐จ Full Trip Package
Everything: guide + transport + hotel booking. Hand off all the logistics to us.
- โVisa consultation
- โHotel booking
- โEnglish guide
- โPrivate transport
- โ24/7 WeChat support
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