Travel China with confidence

Practical, no-fluff guides for foreigners visiting China for the first time

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The few things that make or break a China trip — sort these first.

VPN & internet

Google, WhatsApp & Instagram are blocked — set up a VPN before you fly.

eSIM & data

Get online the moment you land with a China eSIM.

Visa

Who needs a visa, who enters visa-free, and how to apply.

Payments

Set up Alipay or WeChat Pay with a foreign card before you go.

Full Steps to Discover Amazing China

Your complete China trip roadmap

One guide covering every step in order — from planning to departure.

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Long layover? Leave the airport

Got 8+ hours in transit? China's 240-hour visa-free transit lets many travellers turn a layover into a 1–3 day trip. Tap a city for the full self-guided itinerary.

Beijing

Forbidden City & a Peking duck dinner between flights.

Shanghai

Maglev to the Bund, skyline views, back in time to board.

Guangzhou

Dim sum and Shamian Island on a short layover.

Xiamen

Ferry to Gulangyu Island and a seafront stroll.

China highlights

Explore 60 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in China, you will never get bored with this country.

Nature

Karst peaks, rice terraces, pandas & sacred mountains.

Culture

Ancient towns, temples, opera & living traditions.

Cuisines

Eight great regional cuisines, from Sichuan to Cantonese.

Medical & Shopping

Affordable dental, check-ups, tech bargains & duty-free.

Travelling as…

Whoever you are, China is safe and rewarding — with a few tips tailored to how you travel.

Senior travellers

Pace, accessibility, altitude & easy private-guided trips.

With a baby or kids

Strollers, formula, nursing rooms & kid-friendly food.

LGBTQ+ visitors

The legal picture, safety, attitudes & the city scene.

Solo female travellers

One of the safest countries for women — and how to do it.

Muslim travellers

Halal food (清真), mosques, prayer & Muslim-friendly regions.