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76 guides · 18 destinations · No AI filler
Choose a Destination
Browse 11 destinations across China — each with a full city guide, food picks, transport tips, and honest budget advice.
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Plan Your Trip
Visas, payments, high-speed trains, budget planning — the practical stuff to sort out before you board the plane.
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In-Depth Guides
Deep dives into Chinese food, cycling routes, road trips, Tibet, and multi-week itineraries for serious travelers.
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Beijing
Ancient palaces, the Great Wall, and centuries-old alleyways — China's capital rewards travelers who stay longer than the standard 48 hours.
Chongqing
Trains running through buildings, bridges stacked six layers high, and the best hot pot on earth. Chongqing defies every expectation you have about cities.
Shanghai
Futuristic skyline on one side, 1920s lane houses on the other. Shanghai is the easiest Chinese city for a first-time visitor — and the hardest to leave.
📅 Seasonal & Events
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China's Dragon Boat Festival 2026: Where to Watch Races, What to Eat, and How to Join
Dragon boat races, zongzi dumplings, and 2,000 years of tradition — how to experience China's 2026 Dragon Boat Festival like a local.
China in June: Graduation Season, Budget Travel & the Pre-Summer Sweet Spot
June is China's most underrated travel month: lower prices, fewer crowds, green landscapes, and a graduation travel culture no English guide covers.
Mid-Autumn Festival 2026: Mooncakes, Lanterns, and Where to Go
Where to experience China's Mid-Autumn Festival, which mooncakes are worth eating, and what the Sep 25-27 holiday means for your travel plans.
Plan Your Trip
1 How to Apply for a China Tourist Visa in 2026: L, M, and Q2 Visas Explained
Step-by-step guide to applying for a China tourist visa (L visa) — required documents, common rejection reasons, processing time, and how to extend your stay.
2 China Without a Visa: The Complete Guide to Visa-Free Entry & 240-Hour Transit (2026)
Most Western travelers can now enter China without a visa for 30 days. Complete country list, 240-hour transit rules, and the visa run question — answered.
3 How to Pay in China: Alipay, WeChat Pay & Cash Guide for Travelers
The complete guide to cashless China — setting up Alipay and WeChat Pay with foreign cards, avoiding fees, and what to do when payment fails.
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China in Summer 2026: June & July Travel Guide — Weather, Crowds, and Where to Go
Planning a summer trip to China? June is sweet, July is hot, August is both. Where to go, what to pack, and how to avoid the furnace cities.
Shanghai 3-Day Itinerary: The Bund, French Concession & Dumplings
The perfect 3-day Shanghai plan: sunrise on the Bund, deep dive into the French Concession, Yu Garden minus scams, and the best soup dumplings of your life.
China Road Trip & Motorcycle Guide: Self-Drive Routes, Rental Tips & the G318 on Two Wheels
How to self-drive in China — provisional license guide, 5 best road trip routes, EV rental tips, and motorcycle touring the G318. For foreign travelers.