China Travel Guides
Practical, local-tested advice for planning your trip to China. Written by people who live here.
7 Days in Beijing: The Ultimate First-Timer Itinerary
From the Forbidden City to the Great Wall, a day-by-day Beijing itinerary optimized for first-time visitors, including food tips and transport hacks.
Xi'an Travel Guide: Terracotta Warriors, Muslim Quarter & Beyond
How to visit the Terracotta Warriors without crowds, eat your way through the Muslim Quarter, and plan your Xi'an day trips.
China Train Travel Guide for Foreigners: High-Speed Rail, Tickets & Etiquette
Book China's high-speed rail like a pro. How to buy tickets with a foreign passport, navigate stations, and what to expect on board.
Chengdu Travel Guide: Pandas, Food & Teahouses
See pandas without the crowds, eat your way through Sichuan food, and plan day trips to Leshan Giant Buddha and Mount Emei.
China Visa Guide 2026: Which Visa Do You Need?
Visa-free entry, 144-hour transit, L tourist visa — figure out which one applies to your passport and trip length.
First Time in China: Complete Prep Checklist
VPN, payment apps, SIM card, translation, what to pack — everything you need before your first trip to China.
Guilin & Yangshuo: The Karst Mountains Itinerary
Li River cruise, bamboo raft on Yulong River, cycling through rice fields — the most scenic part of any China trip.
Shanghai & Hangzhou: A 4-Day Itinerary
The Bund, French Concession, West Lake, Longjing tea village — China's modern and ancient sides in one trip.
The Traveler's Guide to Chinese Food
Sichuan spice, Cantonese dim sum, Beijing duck, Shanghai xiaolongbao — what to order, what to skip, and how.