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Transportation
more: 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
more: 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
more: Do the same visa-free rules apply to kids? We’re an Italian family visiting China for 3 weeks and want to make sure the minors don't need extra paperwork; I am from South Korea and plan to visit China sometime in January 2026. As far as I know, the unilateral visa-free policy for us expires at the end of 2025. Do I need to apply for a visa to enter China?; Will the purpose of the intended stay in China be examined by the Chinese border inspection authorities when entering China? How will it be done? Are other documents needed for entering China in addition to a passport?; Which countries are eligible for China’s “240-hour visa-free transit” policy?

Safety & Health
more: 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
more: 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
more: 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?