FIRST TRIP CHINA

China,
made clear.

China made simple for your first trip.
Visa, payments, transport and itineraries — everything you need before arriving.

01 · Clear steps02 · Local context03 · First-timer friendly
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中国旅行指南 · CHINA FIELD NOTES
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First time in
China?

Choose the situation that sounds most like you. Every link leads to one clear practical next step.

Why First Trip China?

Built for the questions
first trips create.

  1. 01Designed for first-time visitors
  2. 02Practical China travel information
  3. 03Local knowledge
  4. 04Simple explanations
Need a local?

Ask a Local.

Practical support from people who understand both first-time visitors and travel in China.

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Just landed? Follow this order

Plane to metro.
Five clear steps.

Look for these signs: Arrivals → China Immigration → Baggage Claim → Customs → Metro / Airport Express.

01 Immigration02 Bags03 Customs04 Metro
See the picture guide
China Immigration checkpoint at Beijing Daxing International AirportREAL AIRPORT VIEW · FOLLOW “CHINA IMMIGRATION”
Five first-trip cities

Choose your China.

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AI Trip Planner

Tell us your pace.
Get a route that fits.

Choose your arrival city, trip length and interests. The planner turns them into a clear first route you can refine.

AI ROUTE DRAFT · 08 DAYSBalanced pace

“History, local food and design — first visit, not rushed.”

  1. 01Beijing3 nights · history
  2. 02Xi’an2 nights · food
  3. 03Shanghai3 nights · design
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Free China Travel Starter Pack

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Travel Starter Pack.

A practical seven-page guide to save on your phone before your first trip.

  • 20 essential apps
  • Payment guide
  • Packing checklist
  • First day in China guide
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