Transportation

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I am going to visit Qingdao, how can I purchase subway tickets?
Is there an integrated public transportation app dedicated to international visitors in Shanghai?
How to take a taxi in China?
How to rent a car in China?

Payments

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How can I use international bank cards across the Beijing subway?
Where to exchange foreign currencies for RMB?
How to apply for a bank card in China?

Visa Information

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I’m from the UK and planning to stay in China for 25 days in May. Is an ordinary passport enough as long as it covers my stay?
As a Canadian citizen, I heard that China has changed its visa requirements for us. Can I now travel there without a visa, and how long can I stay if that’s the case?
I heard China has added the United Kingdom to its visa-free list. Does that mean I can just hop on a flight and explore places like the Great Wall and Shanghai without a visa?
Does China’s 30-day visa-free policy for Australians cover short study tours or summer camps? My kids are going for two weeks — do they still need a visa?

Safety & Health

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How to buy emergency medicine online in China?
How can foreigners participate in medical insurance in China?
Which cities have hospitals with International Medical Departments?
How can I get medical treatment in China?

Attractions & Ticket Reservations

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How do I book park or museum tickets in China?
How to buy advance general admission tickets for the Forbidden City?
What’s the relationship between the Forbidden City and the Palace Museum?

Miscellaneous

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Do I need to register with the police if I'm staying at a hotel, or does that rule only apply if I'm staying with friends?
I plan to do some shopping in Xiamen, Fujian province. If I use the instant tax refund service there, do I have to leave China from Xiamen, or can I depart from another city?
Can I get my tax refund in downtown Beijing instead of at the airport?
Do I need to carry my passport with me at all times while staying or residing in China?