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First-Time China Guide
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A paid, step-by-step companion for first-timers: 30-day visa-free entry vs 240-hour transit vs a visa, Alipay and WeChat Pay with a foreign card, internet setup, and a Day-1 checklist.
It is written for first-time independent visitors — especially travelers from the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia — by someone who lives most of the year in Hong Kong. It does not replace official lists, a visa application, or a border officer’s decision.
What’s inside
- How to tell 30-day visa-free entry from 240-hour transit from a regular visa, including common U.S. passport pitfalls.
- Using Hong Kong as a gateway without treating a same-day Shenzhen return as “transit.”
- Alipay and WeChat Pay with a foreign card, set up before you fly.
- Internet and eSIM choices, and why a Hong Kong-only plan usually is not enough.
- A Day-1 / pre-flight checklist, including the official (free) arrival card.
A shorter free checklist will also be available by email once signup is connected.
Buy the guide
One-time purchase, delivered as a PDF by Dodo Payments after checkout. Price: $22 (in the $19–$24.99 range).