China unravelled with China Bound

• A new English-language website designed by China Daily aims to 'connect China and the world'

• Four core sections include Travel Destinations, Itinerary Planning, Must-buy Items and Must-try Food

• The website has a dedicated intelligent assistant to answer users' questions about visiting China

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China unravelled with China Bound - the new platform was recently launched by China Daily

If you’re unsure whether you’re eligible for visa-free entry into China (and how to prove it - taking printed visa or visa-free confirmation is recommended), want to know how to pre-book tickets for major tourist attractions, or are simply wondering whether to bother packing a warm jacket for a visit to Yunnan in the summer, all these questions and more are addressed on China Daily’s new China Bound website.

The English-language, one-stop shop ‘smart-tourism’ service platform is designed for international tourists planning a trip to China. The site includes travel inspiration and destination information, ticket booking links, packing tips, etiquette explanations and more. 

The main China Bound site features four core sections, Travel Destinations, Itinerary Planning, Must-buy Items and Must-try Food, with a view to presenting China’s landscapes, culture, modern life and local customs. 

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There’s also practical advice such as how to pay in China and how to download payment apps such as Alipay, Weixin (WeChat) Pay and UnionPay, as well as ‘getting around’ domestic transport information.

China Bound is optimised for both mobile and desktop devices and can also be accessed as an Alipay mini-programme, integrating translation, transport and hotel booking, ticketing, currency exchange and online payment. Simply search ‘China Bound’ on your Alipay app.

The platform also offers a dedicated intelligent assistant that supports multilingual smart interactions. The assistant can customise itineraries, check real-time traffic and offer smart tour guide services. 

The aim of China Bound is to connect China with the world, collaborating with national cultural and tourism organsiations, cultural venues and related service units to provide intelligent and credible content.

Never get stuck at Lowu with the wrong paperwork again.

China Bound can be accessed online.