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Going to China?

Get ready before you fly

17 things to sort out before the trip — passport and entry rules, payments, data, and the Chinese you'll actually need. Tick them off as you go.

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Sorting out data too? How to get online in China

Learn Chinese in 7 days

A free course: about 15 phrases a day with audio, ordered the way a trip unfolds — from hello and thank you to taxis, hotels and emergencies.

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Prefer testing yourself? Take the listening quiz or drill the numbers you will hear at markets: numbers listening quiz and full prices like 三十五块五: price listening quiz

Pick a situation

RestaurantOrder food, ask for the bill, handle spice levels.25
TravelAirports, trains, directions and asking for help.31
HotelCheck in, check out and fix things in your room.22
ShoppingPrices, sizes, bargaining and paying.18
MoneyPay like a local: QR codes, Alipay, WeChat Pay, cash and cards.17Chinese numbers 0–10,000 →
EverydayGreetings, thanks and the small words you use all day.34
EmergencyGet help fast: police, doctor, lost and allergies.18Fill in your emergency card →

Do it in order, start to finish

12 situations walked through step by step — what you say, and what you'll hear back.

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