Home/Travel Guides/Best Cities to Visit Best Cities to Visit in China How to choose between Beijing, Shanghai, Xi’an, Chengdu, Guilin and the rest. Destinations China’s major cities are very different from one another, and which ones suit you depends on what you want from the trip: history, food, landscape or modern city life. This guide
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Home/Travel Guides/What to Know Before Visiting What to Know Before Visiting China Payments, apps, etiquette, food and the small practical details that make a trip smoother. Travel Tips Most of what makes a China trip go smoothly is preparation rather than knowledge you can pick up on arrival. These are the details worth sorting out
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Home/Travel Guides/Costs & Budget China Travel Costs & Budget Guide What a trip to China actually costs, and where the money goes. Budget Travel Note on figures: the ranges below are indicative and expressed in Chinese yuan, because domestic costs are set in yuan. Exchange rates, seasonal pricing and inflation all shift the numbers. Treat
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Home/Travel Guides/Itinerary Ideas China Travel Itinerary Ideas Ready-made routes for 7, 10 and 14 days — plus regional options if you want to go deeper. China Travel Planning China is enormous, and the most common mistake first-time visitors make is trying to see too much. These itineraries are built around realistic travel times and enough
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Home/Travel Guides/How to Travel Around China How to Travel Around China High-speed rail, domestic flights, metros, taxis and ride-hailing — how to move around China efficiently. Transportation China has some of the best public transport in the world, and travelling between its cities is easier than most first-time visitors expect. The main decision is usually
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Home/Travel Guides/Best Time to Visit China Best Time to Visit China Season-by-season weather, crowds, holidays and prices across China’s main regions. Travel Tips China is roughly the size of the United States, so there is no single “best” season for the whole country. The right time depends on where you are going — and, just
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Home/Travel Guides/China Visa Guide China Visa Guide The main entry routes into China for international visitors, and how to prepare an application. Visa & Entry Important: Chinese entry rules change frequently, and eligibility depends on your nationality and your route. This page explains how the system works in general terms. Always confirm the current requirements
Home/Travel Guides/First-Time Visitors China Travel Guide for First-Time Visitors What to expect, how to prepare, and the mistakes worth avoiding on a first trip to China. China Travel Planning A first trip to China is more rewarding than most people expect — and more confusing to prepare for. The country runs on systems that are
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