For first-time and returning China travelers

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Plan a smoother China trip with clear destination guides, practical local tips, and hand-picked routes built for overseas visitors.

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EntryVisa-free transit and arrival basics TransportHigh-speed rail, metro, airport transfers PaymentsCards, Alipay, WeChat Pay setup RoutesClassic 7, 10, and 14 day itineraries

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Start with the right city

Browse the places overseas visitors ask about most, then move into practical guides for hotels, transport, food, tickets, and local routes.

Imperial China

Beijing

Forbidden City, Great Wall, hutongs, roast duck, and easy first-time routes.

Modern gateway

Shanghai

Bund views, lane houses, high-speed rail day trips, nightlife, and hotels.

Ancient capital

Xi'an

Terracotta Army, city wall cycling, Muslim Quarter, and Tang heritage.

Slow living

Chengdu

Pandas, teahouses, hotpot, Sichuan opera, and mountain side trips.

River scenery

Guilin

Li River cruises, Yangshuo cycling, karst peaks, and family-friendly stays.

Poetic escape

Hangzhou

West Lake, tea villages, temples, canals, and Shanghai weekend routes.

Trip ideas

Choose a travel style

Pick a route by pace, interest, and season, then move into city guides with the details that make each day easier.

Great Wall of China crossing mountain ridges

Featured route

Classic China in 10 days

Beijing, Xi'an, Shanghai, and one scenery stop. Balanced for first-time visitors who want culture, food, fast trains, and smooth logistics.

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Family travelPandas, theme parks, easy hotels, and low-stress days Culture focusTemples, UNESCO sites, museums, and ancient capitals Food routeChengdu spice, Cantonese dim sum, night markets, tea Nature escapeKarst rivers, waterfalls, grasslands, mountains, lakes

Travel essentials

Answer the practical questions first

Before booking flights and hotels, get the arrival basics clear: entry rules, payments, apps, transport, and where to stay.

Entry and visa basics

Transit rules, passport checks, arrival cards, customs, and what to prepare before departure.

Payments and apps

Set up mobile payments, maps, translation, ride-hailing, and backup card options.

China transport

Airport transfers, train booking, metro cards, domestic flights, and realistic travel times.

Hotels and neighborhoods

Where to stay by city, what foreigners should check, and how to choose convenient areas.

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Pingyao 2-Day 1-Night In-Depth Travel Guide

Pingyao is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, China’s best‑preserved Ming‑Qing walled ancient city. Famous for Shanxi merchant culture and...