Experience the Extraordinary: Your Definitive China Travel Guide
NAVIGATION | Essential Information | Destinations | Tips & Guides | Tours
From the neon-lit skyline of Shanghai to the silent, mist-covered peaks of Zhangjiajie, China is a land of breathtaking contrasts. Whether you are walking the ancient stones of the Great Wall, navigating the high-tech streets of Shenzhen, or seeking the perfect dumpling in a hidden hutong, this China Travel Guide is your gateway. We’ve curated the best local experiences, essential travel tips, and expert-led tours to help you navigate the Middle Kingdom with ease and wonder. Your journey through the heart of Asia starts here.
Essential China Information
VISA REQUIREMENTS
30 Days Visa Free for many countries
BEST TIME TO VISIT
March - May/Sept - Nov
CURRENCY
Renminbi RMB ¥. Use WeChat & Alipay
INTERNET
e-SIM and/or VPN
GETTING AROUND
High-Speed Rail & Flights
Metro & Didi (Taxi Hailing)
TIME ZONE
From UK +8 Hours
GMT +8
Top China Destinations
Beijing
The political and cultural soul of China. It’s home to the heavy hitters: The Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven, and the best access points for the Great Wall.
The Imperial HeartShanghai
Walk the colonial-era Bund at sunset to see the neon Pudong skyline light up, or get lost in the winding lanes of the French Concession.
The Futuristic MetropolisOnce the starting point of the Silk Road, Xi'an is famous for the Terracotta Warriors. Don't skip a bike ride on the 600-year-old City Walls or a food tour through the Muslim Quarter.
The Ancient GatewayXi’an
Hong Kong
A vertical city of skyscrapers, dim sum, and deep-green mountains. It’s an easy-entry point for travelers thanks to its English-speaking heritage and iconic Star Ferry.
Where East Meets West
Yangshuo
A landscape where thousands of jagged limestone karsts rise abruptly from emerald-green rice paddies. Yangshuo offers a slower pace of life that feels worlds away from the big cities.
The Riverside Paradise
Step into the world that inspired James Cameron’s Avatar. Zhangjiajie Forest Park is famous for its towering sandstone pillars that frequently disappear into a mystical sea of clouds.
The Real-Life PandoraZhangjiajie
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China Travel Tips & Guides
Popular China Group & Escorted Tours
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China Highlights
Shanghai - Xi’an - Beijing
8 Days [Classic]
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China Experience
Beijing - Xi’an - Chengdu - Emei Mountain - Yangtze River - Yangshuo - Hong Kong
19 Days [Classic]
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Wonders of China
Beijing - Xi’an - Yangtze River - Chongqing - Yangshuo - Shanghai
15 Days [Premium]
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Real China
Beijing - Xi’an - Chengdu - Yangshuo - Hong Kong
12 Days [18 - 30’s]
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Yunnan Food Adventure
Dali - Xizhou - Shaxi - Tiger Leaping Gorge - Lijiang
8 Days [Boutique]
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China to Vietnam Overland
Kunming - Jianshui - Yuanyang - Sapa - Hanoi
7 Days [Classic]
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In-depth Tibet
Lhasa - Yamdrok Lake - Shigatse - Everest Base Camp - Sakya - Lhasa
8 Days [Classic]
