China is easier than you think
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The challenges of traveling in China
Don't let these common hurdles ruin your trip. Max helps you overcome them all.
Payments
Cash is rarely accepted. WeChat Pay & Alipay are essential but tricky to set up.
Internet
Google, WhatsApp, and many apps are blocked. You need a VPN or local SIM.
Apps
Chinese apps have different interfaces. Navigation, food delivery, and transport apps can be confusing.
Help
Language barriers make it hard to ask for help when you need it most.
Info
Travel info is scattered across different platforms and often outdated.
Unknown unknowns
Things you didn't even know you needed to prepare for.
Meet Max, your AI travel companion
Max is available 24/7 to help you navigate China's digital ecosystem. Ask anything, get instant answers.
- Instant answers to your questions
- Personalized recommendations
- Available in 14 languages
Be prepared for anything
Max helps you check off all the essentials before your trip.
WeChat Pay / Alipay
Cash is rarely accepted. WeChat Pay & Alipay are essential but tricky to set up.
VPN / eSIM
Google, WhatsApp, and many apps are blocked. You need a VPN or local SIM.
Chinese apps
Chinese apps have different interfaces. Navigation, food delivery, and transport apps can be confusing.
Translation
Language barriers make it hard to ask for help when you need it most.
Emergency contacts
Language barriers make it hard to ask for help when you need it most.
Local tips
Travel info is scattered across different platforms and often outdated.
Kunming, Dali, Lijiang
Yunnan Ethnic Discovery
Minority Cultures Journey
Explore the colorful cultures of Yunnan's ethnic minorities. From Kunming's flower markets to Dali's Bai architecture and Lijiang's Naxi heritage, experience China's most diverse province.
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$590 / person
Trusted by travelers worldwide
Don't let these common hurdles ruin your trip. Max helps you overcome them all.
"Max helped me set up Alipay in minutes. I was so nervous about payments in China, but it turned out to be the easiest part of my trip!"
"I had no idea about the internet restrictions. Max recommended the perfect eSIM and I stayed connected the whole time."
"The restaurant recommendations were spot-on! Max even helped me order in Chinese."
"I had no idea about the internet restrictions. Max recommended the perfect eSIM and I stayed connected the whole time."
"The restaurant recommendations were spot-on! Max even helped me order in Chinese."
"Max helped me set up Alipay in minutes. I was so nervous about payments in China, but it turned out to be the easiest part of my trip!"
"Max helped me set up Alipay in minutes. I was so nervous about payments in China, but it turned out to be the easiest part of my trip!"
"I had no idea about the internet restrictions. Max recommended the perfect eSIM and I stayed connected the whole time."
"The restaurant recommendations were spot-on! Max even helped me order in Chinese."
"I had no idea about the internet restrictions. Max recommended the perfect eSIM and I stayed connected the whole time."
"The restaurant recommendations were spot-on! Max even helped me order in Chinese."
"Max helped me set up Alipay in minutes. I was so nervous about payments in China, but it turned out to be the easiest part of my trip!"
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