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City guides for arrival prep

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First-timer guides

Vibrant lantern-lit street market at night in Chongqing, China

Cina guide

Cina

Visa, payments, connectivity, transport, and a calm first 24 hours. The foundation every first-time visitor needs.

  • Visa & entry
  • Alipay / WeChat
  • eSIM vs VPN
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The Illuminated Shanghai Tower and Pudong skyline reflected in the Huangpu River at night

Shanghai guide

Shanghai

PVG vs Hongqiao, where to stay on a first visit, and how to leave the airport without getting overcharged.

  • PVG · SHA
  • Zone dove alloggiare
  • Day 1 anchor
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Pavilion silhouette on West Lake in Hangzhou during golden hour

Hangzhou guide

Hangzhou

The hour-long train, the West Lake walk that actually works, and whether one day is enough or you need an overnight.

  • High-speed rail
  • West Lake
  • Tea villages
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