Travel guides for Shenzhen, South China and your first arrival
Start with the city you want to visit, then use the practical guides to sort payments, connectivity, transport and entry rules before you fly.
Choose your base in the Greater Bay Area
Four very different cities, connected by fast trains, ferries and one remarkable bridge.
Technology · food · designShenzhen travel guide
What to do, where to stay, a two-to-three-day itinerary and the local apps that make the city easy.
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Dim sum · history · tradeGuangzhou travel guide
Cantonese food, historic neighbourhoods, the riverfront and a practical one-to-two-day plan.
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Harbour · markets · gatewayHong Kong travel guide
The classic sights, a two-day itinerary and how to continue into Shenzhen without wasting a day.
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Portuguese lanes · food · CotaiMacau travel guide
A one-day route through the UNESCO old town, Macanese food and the Cotai resorts.
Read the Macau guide →Set up China before China sets the pace
These practical guides remove the payment, phone and transport friction that catches most first-time visitors.
2026 checklistYour first trip to China
Entry rules, eSIM and VPN, essential apps, high-speed rail, taxis and practical etiquette.
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Step by stepAlipay & WeChat Pay
Link an international card, complete verification, understand fees and solve the common setup errors.
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Rail travelChina high-speed trains
Book with a passport, choose the correct station and understand seat classes, boarding and luggage.
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Stay connectedChina eSIM & internet
Choose between an eSIM and local SIM, prepare blocked apps and avoid arriving without working data.
Open the internet guide →Take the 10-point China arrival checklist with you
A printable one-page PDF covering entry documents, connectivity, payments, transport and the first hour after landing.
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