From free checklists to downloadable deep-dives and fully custom itineraries — here's everything Ready? China! offers to get you confidently around China.
🆓 Free Resources
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GRWM Checklist
Best for: First-timers who want a complete pre-trip system — visa, SIM, apps, packing all in one list.
Visa & Entry Guide
Best for: Figuring out if you need a visa, which type, 144-hour transit, or the new visa-free entries.
Alipay Setup
Best for: Foreigners who need to set up Alipay from scratch — screenshots, real-name verify, link card.
How to Pay with Alipay
Best for: Anyone who already has Alipay but isn't sure how to actually use it at shops, restaurants, and street vendors.
WeChat Setup
Best for: Your backup wallet. Verification, binding a foreign card, when to use it over Alipay.
How to Pay with WeChat
Best for: Using WeChat Pay in daily life — scan, pay, send red packets, split bills with friends.
Metro Guide
Best for: Navigating China's metro systems like a local — apps, ticket types, key lines in major cities.
High-Speed Rail Guide
Best for: Inter-city travelers. Booking tickets, seat classes, station navigation, and luggage rules.
VPN Setup Guide
Best for: Staying connected before your SIM works. Which VPNs work, setup steps, and backup options.
eSIM / Data Guide
Best for: Getting data the moment you land. Airalo vs local eSIMs, activation steps, cost comparison.
Fly to China
Best for: No idea when is the best time to China and where should I land.
Food Ordering Survival
Best for: Eating confidently without English menus. Apps, photo ordering, essential phrases, and what to avoid.
💰 Premium Itineraries
Ready-made PDF routes you can print and follow offline.
🤝 Custom Services
When you want Kat to do the planning for you.