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What’s inside:
✅ Arrival Essentials: Know exactly what to expect when you land - so you don’t feel lost or stressed at the airport.
✅ Getting Around: How to book trains and navigate metros confidently without relying on tour groups.
✅ How to Set Up Your Phone: Avoid payment problems and stay connected from day one.
✅ How to Find Restaurants: Discover the best ways to locate delicious, authentic food, even if you don’t speak Chinese.
✅ Safety & Scams: Learn about common tourist traps and how to avoid them.
✅ Hotel Booking Tips: Feel confident knowing what areas to book hotels in and how to make the most out of your stay.
Who is this for?
✔ First-time visitors to China
✔ Independent travellers (not tour groups)
✔ Travellers unsure about transport, apps or logistics
✔ Anyone who wants everything explained clearly in one place
What Makes This Different From Free Blog Posts?
Instead of jumping between dozens of websites and YouTube videos, this guide gives you:
• A clear step-by-step preparation list
• Everything explained in the right order
• All essential apps, transport and payment systems in one place
• The exact things first-time travellers worry about most
It’s designed to save you hours of research and give you confidence before you book.
80+ page structured PDF written by a UK-based China travel specialist who has been living in, travelling to, and working in China for nearly 10 years and now helps independent travellers plan their trips with confidence.
"Ever since I started The China Travel Planner, I’ve been flooded with questions from first-time travellers - How do I get from the airport to my hotel? How do I book train tickets? What’s the best way to order food if I don’t speak Chinese?
I know how overwhelming it can feel to plan a trip to China, so I’ve put together this book to answer all those questions (and more!) in one place. My goal is give you the confidence to travel to China independently.
I’d love to hear your thoughts—if there’s anything you’d like me to add in future editions, just drop me a message!" - Nico ‘The China Travel Planner’
Need personalised help planning your exact route?
If you'd prefer expert guidance tailored specifically to your dates, travel style and budget, I also offer 1:1 China planning sessions.