CHINA TRAVEL GUIDE · UPDATED JUNE 2026
Travel China Without the Guesswork
Practical, honest guides for foreign visitors — SIM cards, payments, visas, cities and getting around.
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Practical, honest guides for foreign visitors — SIM cards, payments, visas, cities and getting around.
EXPLORE GUIDES →Which carrier to pick, where to buy, what documents you need.
Setting up mobile payments with a foreign bank card.
Access Google, Instagram and WhatsApp while in China.
Visa-free countries, tourist visa and 144-hour transit exemption.
How to book, board and ride China's bullet trains.
Where to withdraw, which foreign cards work and how much cash you need.
The BundLujiazuiFrench ConcessionFood scene
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Forbidden CityGreat WallTemple of HeavenHutongs
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Li RiverKarst peaksYangshuoBamboo rafting
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Avatar peaksTianmenGlass bridgeWulingyuan
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West LakeLongjing teaLingyin TempleXixi Wetlands
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Potala PalaceJokhang TempleYamdrok LakeAltitude & permits
EXPLORE →Giant Pandas · Sichuan Hotpot
Mountain City · Hongyadong · Spicy Hotpot
Terracotta Army · Ancient City Wall
Classical Gardens · Canals · Silk Museum
Ming Xiaoling · Confucius Temple · Qinhuai River
Yellow Crane Tower · Yangtze River · East Lake
Orange Isle · Spicy Crayfish · Mawangdui
Gulangyu Island · Seaside · Colonial Architecture
Beer Museum · Tsingtao Brewery · Beach
Coastal City · Russian Street · Beach Resort
Spring City · Stone Forest · Dianchi Lake
Ancient Town · Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
Tropical Beach · Clear Waters · Coconut Groves
Ice Festival · Russian Architecture · Skiing
Mogao Caves · Singing Sand Dunes · Crescent Lake
China's most traveled high speed route. 4.5 hours, spectacular scenery, no airport queues.
READ GUIDE →Metro, express train or taxi — fastest and cheapest options from major airports.
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