China Ready Guide
A practical guide to payment, eSIM, maps, transport, restaurants and cultural basics — so the first 48 hours feel easy, not overwhelming.
Visa and entry notes, payment set-up, eSIM, and maps that actually work.
High-speed rail, city transport, taxis and ride-hailing.
Restaurant reservations, translation, and how things actually work day to day.
Small things that make a big difference.
Shanghai, Suzhou and Hangzhou basics, side by side.
Sensible boundaries, emergency numbers and a few useful phrases.
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