2026-02-02T22:16:12+08:00 | 1 minute read | Updated at 2026-02-02T22:16:12+08:00
Prepare for your first trip to China with key tips: set up mobile payment, download maps and translation apps, carry cash and tissues, and learn basic phrases. Avoid relying solely on credit cards, drinking tap water, tipping by default, ignoring local signs, or jaywalking.
Understand tap water safety, tipping norms, and personal boundaries to avoid awkward moments. Share your culture shock stories or questions in comments!
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