Guides

This is the full guide library of China Survival Guide — every written guide, organized by topic.

If you are new to China and not sure where to begin, follow the beginner path on Start Here instead. If you already know what you need — payment, internet, trains, tax refunds — browse by topic here.

Every guide is based on real experience and real filming in China.

Guide categories

• China Travel Guides
• Survival Challenges
• Culture & Mistakes
• Real Life in China

Essential China Travel Guides

The current core guides. More are added as new videos are published:

1. 5 Things to Prepare Before You Fly to China A first-time China travel checklist covering entry rules, internet, payment, hotel address, and arrival basics.

2. How to Use Alipay and WeChat Pay in China A practical payment guide for foreign tourists using Alipay, WeChat Pay, QR codes, and foreign bank cards.

3. How to Get Internet in China Compare travel eSIMs, local SIM cards, roaming, and backup connectivity before your trip.

4. How to Take High-Speed Rail in China Learn how to buy tickets, use your passport, pass security, board correctly, and avoid common station mistakes.

5. China Tax Refund for Tourists Understand China’s tourist tax refund process, refund-upon-purchase, customs checks, and airport mistakes to avoid.