✨ Essential Travel Guide

中國旅行指南

5分鐘掌握入華錦囊，針對第一次來華打造，必看新手攻略

本板塊專為第一次來華外國人打造，解決停留期間最迫切、最常見的問題，幫助您快速了解中國，開啟愉快的旅程。

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數位生存工具包

網路連線和行動支付必備指南

✨ Essential Travel Guide

中國旅行指南

5分鐘掌握入華錦囊，針對第一次來華打造，必看新手攻略

本板塊專為第一次來華外國人打造，解決停留期間最迫切、最常見的問題，幫助您快速了解中國，開啟愉快的旅程。

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數位生存工具包

網路連線和行動支付必備指南

Internet Connectivity: VPN

Essential tools to stay connected with the world

CRITICAL SETUP

You MUST install a VPN before arriving in China. App stores and VPN sites are blocked locally.

Why you need a VPN?

WhatsApp, Google, Instagram, and Facebook are all blocked. A reputable VPN is your only way to use these services and stay in touch.

手机网络选择

推荐eSIM

• 出发前在线购买
• 部分可直接访问国际网络
• 推荐：Trip.com eSIM

本地SIM卡

• 需要护照实名登记
• 适合长期停留
• 运营商：中国联通

旅行必备APP

Mobile Payments

Mastering the local payment ecosystem

International Card Support

You can now bind Visa/Mastercard directly to local apps. Highly recommended.

Alipay (Top Choice)

The most traveler-friendly payment platform in China.

1Download the App

2Verify your identity

3Link your international card

使用提示

微信支付

支付宝

Language Toolkit

High-frequency vocabulary and common phrases

High-Frequency Core Vocabulary

你好(Nǐ hǎo)

Hello

谢谢(Xièxiè)

Thank you

对不起(Duìbùqǐ)

Sorry

是(Shì)

Yes

不是(Bú shì)

请(Qǐng)

Please

厕所(Cè suǒ)

Restroom

多少钱?(Duōshǎo qián?)

How much?

太贵了(Tài guì le)

Too expensive

救命(Jiù mìng)

Help!

Practical Phrases

🍽️Dining & Ordering

你好，你叫什么名字？

Hello, what is your name?

请问，厕所在哪里？

Excuse me, where is the toilet?

这个多少钱？

How much is this?

可以便宜一点吗？

Can you make it cheaper?

我不明白，请再说一遍

I don't understand, please say it again

🧭Directions & Transit

请问，去...怎么走？

Excuse me, how do I get to...?

请问，...在哪里？

Excuse me, where is...?

请问，有...吗？

Excuse me, do you have...?

请问，能...吗？

Excuse me, can you...?

请问，...在哪里？

Excuse me, where is...?

Essential Chinese Characters

男(nán)

nán

女(nǚ)

nǚ

入口(rùkǒu)

rùkǒu

出口(chūkǒu)

chūkǒu

推(tuī)

tuī

拉(lā)

lā

地铁(dìtiě)

dìtiě

辣(là)

là

卫生间(wèishēngjiān)

wèishēngjiān

Culture Compass

Understanding Chinese etiquette makes travel smoother

Dining Etiquette

✕Chopstick Taboos

•Never stick chopsticks vertically in rice, as it symbolizes funeral offerings
•Never tap your bowl with chopsticks, as it symbolizes begging
•Never point chopsticks at people, as it is very impolite

✓Toasting Rules

•Keep your glass rim lower than elders or superiors when clinking
•Drink up when you hear "Ganbei" (Cheers)
•Drink as you like when you hear "Suiyi" (As you wish)

The Art of Gift Giving

Appropriate Gifts

•Tea (Longjing, Pu-erh, etc.)
•Silk products (scarves, ties)
•Crafts (porcelain, cloisonné)
•Fruit (apples, oranges)

Taboo Gifts

•Clocks — sounds like "end"
•Pears — sounds like "separation"
•Umbrellas — sounds like "separate"
•White/black wrapping (inauspicious)

Gift Giving Etiquette

•Give gifts with both hands as respect
•Do not open gifts immediately

General Social Awareness

Sensitive Topics

Avoid discussing sensitive topics like politics, religion, and sex

Hospitality

Chinese people will invite multiple times to show enthusiasm

Face (Mianzi)

Avoid embarrassing others in public

Greetings

A nod and smile is the safest way to greet

Internet Connectivity: VPN

Essential tools to stay connected with the world

CRITICAL SETUP

You MUST install a VPN before arriving in China. App stores and VPN sites are blocked locally.

Why you need a VPN?

WhatsApp, Google, Instagram, and Facebook are all blocked. A reputable VPN is your only way to use these services and stay in touch.

手机网络选择

推荐eSIM

• 出发前在线购买
• 部分可直接访问国际网络
• 推荐：Trip.com eSIM

本地SIM卡

• 需要护照实名登记
• 适合长期停留
• 运营商：中国联通

旅行必备APP

Mobile Payments

Mastering the local payment ecosystem

International Card Support

You can now bind Visa/Mastercard directly to local apps. Highly recommended.

Alipay (Top Choice)

The most traveler-friendly payment platform in China.

1Download the App

2Verify your identity

3Link your international card

使用提示

微信支付

支付宝

Language Toolkit

High-frequency vocabulary and common phrases

High-Frequency Core Vocabulary

你好(Nǐ hǎo)

Hello

谢谢(Xièxiè)

Thank you

对不起(Duìbùqǐ)

Sorry

是(Shì)

Yes

不是(Bú shì)

请(Qǐng)

Please

厕所(Cè suǒ)

Restroom

多少钱?(Duōshǎo qián?)

How much?

太贵了(Tài guì le)

Too expensive

救命(Jiù mìng)

Help!

Practical Phrases

🍽️Dining & Ordering

你好，你叫什么名字？

Hello, what is your name?

请问，厕所在哪里？

Excuse me, where is the toilet?

这个多少钱？

How much is this?

可以便宜一点吗？

Can you make it cheaper?

我不明白，请再说一遍

I don't understand, please say it again

🧭Directions & Transit

请问，去...怎么走？

Excuse me, how do I get to...?

请问，...在哪里？

Excuse me, where is...?

请问，有...吗？

Excuse me, do you have...?

请问，能...吗？

Excuse me, can you...?

请问，...在哪里？

Excuse me, where is...?

Essential Chinese Characters

男(nán)

nán

女(nǚ)

nǚ

入口(rùkǒu)

rùkǒu

出口(chūkǒu)

chūkǒu

推(tuī)

tuī

拉(lā)

lā

地铁(dìtiě)

dìtiě

辣(là)

là

卫生间(wèishēngjiān)

wèishēngjiān

Culture Compass

Understanding Chinese etiquette makes travel smoother

Dining Etiquette

✕Chopstick Taboos

•Never stick chopsticks vertically in rice, as it symbolizes funeral offerings
•Never tap your bowl with chopsticks, as it symbolizes begging
•Never point chopsticks at people, as it is very impolite

✓Toasting Rules

•Keep your glass rim lower than elders or superiors when clinking
•Drink up when you hear "Ganbei" (Cheers)
•Drink as you like when you hear "Suiyi" (As you wish)

The Art of Gift Giving

Appropriate Gifts

•Tea (Longjing, Pu-erh, etc.)
•Silk products (scarves, ties)
•Crafts (porcelain, cloisonné)
•Fruit (apples, oranges)

Taboo Gifts

•Clocks — sounds like "end"
•Pears — sounds like "separation"
•Umbrellas — sounds like "separate"
•White/black wrapping (inauspicious)

Gift Giving Etiquette

•Give gifts with both hands as respect
•Do not open gifts immediately

General Social Awareness

Sensitive Topics

Avoid discussing sensitive topics like politics, religion, and sex

Hospitality

Chinese people will invite multiple times to show enthusiasm

Face (Mianzi)

Avoid embarrassing others in public

Greetings

A nod and smile is the safest way to greet