← China Trip Ready: Practical Guide for Visiting & Doing Business in China (2026)
Short answer: 16 downloadable products related to this site. Prices are as listed on the store on 2026-11-03 and may change; the store page is the final word.
Problem it solves: Five city guides in one download (Beijing, Shanghai, Xi'an, Chengdu, Shanxi), so you can plan a multi-city China trip without stitching blog posts together.
Who it's for: First-time visitors planning more than one city.
Price: US$19 (Gumroad, as listed 2026-11-03)
Problem it solves: China runs mostly on QR-code payments and apps. This checklist gets them set up before you land.
Who it's for: Anyone flying into China for the first time.
Price: US$7 (Gumroad, as listed 2026-11-03)
Problem it solves: 200 phrases with large Chinese characters you can show to drivers, waiters and hotel staff when you can't speak Mandarin.
Who it's for: Travelers with no Chinese.
Price: US$7 (Gumroad, as listed 2026-11-03)
Problem it solves: How Forbidden City tickets work, which Great Wall section to pick, hutongs and food.
Who it's for: Visitors spending a few days in Beijing.
Price: US$5 (Gumroad, as listed 2026-11-03)
Problem it solves: The Bund, French Concession, museums and day trips to Suzhou and Hangzhou by high-speed rail.
Who it's for: Visitors stopping in Shanghai.
Price: US$5 (Gumroad, as listed 2026-11-03)
Problem it solves: Terracotta Army (and how to avoid fake tour buses), city wall cycling and Muslim Quarter food.
Who it's for: First-time Xi'an visitors.
Price: US$5 (Gumroad, as listed 2026-11-03)
Problem it solves: When to see giant pandas while they are active, hotpot, Leshan Giant Buddha and day trips.
Who it's for: Visitors to Chengdu and Sichuan.
Price: US$5 (Gumroad, as listed 2026-11-03)
Problem it solves: Pingyao, Datong's Yungang Grottoes, the Hanging Temple and Wutai Shan in one plan.
Who it's for: Travelers going beyond the usual first-trip cities.
Price: US$5 (Gumroad, as listed 2026-11-03)
Problem it solves: Beijing, Shanghai, Xi'an, Chengdu and Shanxi in print, plus app setup for payments, maps and trains.
Who it's for: Travelers who prefer a printed book.
Price: see current price on Amazon (Amazon, as listed 2026-11-03)
Problem it solves: Itineraries, food names in Chinese and booking tips for Beijing.
Who it's for: Kindle readers visiting Beijing.
Price: see current price on Amazon (Amazon, as listed 2026-11-03)
Problem it solves: Itineraries, food names in Chinese and booking tips for Shanghai.
Who it's for: Kindle readers visiting Shanghai.
Price: see current price on Amazon (Amazon, as listed 2026-11-03)
Problem it solves: Gets Alipay, WeChat Pay and Chinese bank statements into a spreadsheet for taxes, expense claims or visa applications.
Who it's for: Expats and travelers with Chinese accounts.
Price: US$15 (Gumroad, as listed 2026-11-03)
Problem it solves: Turns the everyday habits behind the 'Chinese era' trend into a 30-day challenge.
Who it's for: People curious about the trend.
Price: US$5.99 (Payhip, as listed 2026-11-03)
Problem it solves: 250 English to Chinese search keywords and the checkout, chat and shipping-abroad steps for Taobao.
Who it's for: Shoppers buying on Taobao from outside China.
Price: US$9 (Payhip, as listed 2026-11-03)
Problem it solves: 70 dishes with characters, pinyin, English and ingredient tags, plus allergy and vegetarian cards to show the waiter.
Who it's for: Travelers who can't read Chinese menus.
Price: US$5.5 (Payhip, as listed 2026-11-03)
Problem it solves: How foreigners can buy concert tickets in China.
Who it's for: Visitors who want to see a show in China.
Price: US$6 (Payhip, as listed 2026-11-03)
Last checked 2026-11-03. Links open the official store page (Payhip, Gumroad or Amazon).