Travel articles

Plan your China trip

Clear answers for entry, preparations and choosing where to go.

Entry

China Visa-Free Travel: Who Can Visit and How Transit Works

Understand ordinary visa-free visits, 240-hour transit and the documents to check before travelling to mainland China.

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Before you fly

What to Bring to China: Entry Documents and Packing Checklist

A practical checklist for China entry: passport, bookings, arrival card, payments, medicines, connectivity and airport transfer.

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Destinations

Where to Go in China: Popular Places for a First Trip

Compare Beijing, Shanghai, Xi’an, Chengdu, Guilin, Zhangjiajie and Yunnan, with practical ideas for a first China trip.

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