Day One
China Arrival Setup
Landing in China without WeChat Pay, Alipay, or a working local SIM means you can't pay for a taxi, order food, or get into most venues. We fix that — usually in under half a day.
Setup tiers
Choose how much help you need
$50
½ day
Express Setup
- SIM card (data-only or local number)
- WeChat account & WeChat Pay activation
- Alipay binding walkthrough
- Didi (taxi) & Metro app setup
- Email & WhatsApp support for 48 h
Returning visitors, short trips (≤ 7 days), business travelers.
Most popular
$130
2 days
Standard Setup
- Everything in Express, plus:
- Chinese bank card or cash exchange guidance
- Google Maps / Apple Maps China config
- VPN setup walkthrough (we recommend)
- 1-week WhatsApp support
- In-person or video session
First-time visitors staying 1–4 weeks. The most popular tier.
$250
3 days
Full Reset
- Everything in Standard, plus:
- Accommodation sourcing (foreigner-friendly hotels)
- Hospital & clinic directory for your city
- Emergency contact card (police, embassy, local)
- Custom city guide PDF (top 20 picks)
- 1-month WhatsApp support
Extended stays (4+ weeks), digital nomads, families.
Already in China?
Recovery sessions
Your WeChat Pay got suspended, your SIM stopped working, or your digital setup is a mess. Recovery sessions fix it fast — no judgment.
$180
4 hours
Recovery Half Day
Lost documents, stolen phone, blocked payments, or a medical situation that needs a bilingual person on the ground — fast.
$300
8 hours
Recovery Full Day
Complex crises: police report + embassy visit, hospital check-in + family communication, or multi-step logistics rescue.
Questions
What if I already have some apps set up?
We customize the session to what you actually need. If you already have WeChat, we skip it and spend that time on something more useful.
Can I book this after I land, not before?
Yes. Most people book 1–3 days before arrival. Same-day booking is available for Express if we have capacity.
Is the Recovery service for Setup problems only?
No — Recovery is for any mid-trip crisis. Visa overstay, hospital navigation, rebooking a cancelled train, lost cash. See our Emergency Recovery page for more.
Do you work in cities outside Beijing and Shanghai?
Remote (video/WhatsApp) sessions work everywhere. In-person sessions are available in Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu, and Guangzhou. Ask about your city.