Once registered, you’ll have access to Ctrip’s full range of services, all designed to meet foreigners’ travel needs in China. Booking flights, hotels, train tickets, and scenic spot tickets (such as the Great Wall, Forbidden City, and Zhangjiajie) can be done in just a few clicks. A key tip for hotel bookings is to check the “policies” section to ensure the hotel accepts foreign guests, as some small budget inns may still have restrictions. Ctrip partners with over one million hotels and thousands of scenic spots across China, so you’ll always have plenty of options no matter where you go.

Payment is another stress-free aspect for foreigners using Ctrip. Unlike many local Chinese platforms, Ctrip accepts international credit cards—including Visa, MasterCard, and American Express—in addition to Alipay and WeChat Pay. This saves you the trouble of exchanging large amounts of cash or setting up local payment methods. You can also choose to pay in your home currency or Chinese Yuan (CNY) for easier cost comparison.