China Travel Guide
China is one of the most exciting and surprising travel destinations in the world. It is a country where you can walk on the Great Wall in the morning, explore a futuristic city skyline in the evening and eat some of the best food on the planet at every meal.
From the imperial palaces of Beijing and the Terracotta Warriors of Xi’an to the karst mountains of Guilin, the giant pandas of Chengdu and the floating stone pillars of Zhangjiajie, China has landscapes and history you will not find anywhere else.
Whether you are planning your first trip or coming back for more, this guide will help you discover the best places to visit in China, when to go, how much it costs, how to get around and the hidden gems most travelers miss.
Everything you need to know about China
Before you pack your bags, read these practical guides. They cover the best time to visit, how much a trip to China costs, visas, paying with mobile apps, using the internet, taking high-speed trains and the local customs every traveler should know.
- China Travel Guide for First-Time Visitors
- Best Time to Visit China
- How Much Does a Trip to China Cost?
- China Visa and Visa-Free Transit Guide
- Best VPN for China
- Best eSIM for China
- How to Pay in China: Alipay and WeChat Pay Guide
- 14 Days in China: Perfect Itinerary
- Best Great Wall Tours from Beijing
- Where to Stay in Beijing: Best Areas and Hotels
- Best Things to Do in Shanghai
- High-Speed Trains in China: Complete Guide
- Li River Cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo
- Is China Safe for Tourists?
Why China Should Be Your Next Trip
China has some of the most famous landmarks on Earth. Walk along the Great Wall at Mutianyu, explore the Forbidden City in Beijing, stand in front of thousands of Terracotta Warriors in Xi’an and watch the Shanghai skyline light up at night from the Bund.
The nature is just as impressive. Take a bamboo raft down the Li River between Guilin and Yangshuo, hike among the tall stone pillars of Zhangjiajie that inspired the movie Avatar, and see the colorful lakes of Jiuzhaigou and the misty peaks of Huangshan.
Traveling in China is easier than many people think. The high-speed train network is one of the best in the world, connecting big cities in just a few hours, and many nationalities can now visit visa-free or use visa-free transit for short stays.
And then there is the food. Every region has its own cuisine: Peking duck in Beijing, spicy hotpot in Chengdu and Chongqing, soup dumplings in Shanghai and dim sum in Guangzhou. Eating your way through China is one of the best parts of the trip.
Best Places to Visit in China
From the Great Wall and the Forbidden City to the rice terraces, karst mountains and modern skylines, every place in China has its own story. Click on a destination below to find what to see, where to stay and the best things to do there.
- Beijing
- Shanghai
- Great Wall
- Xi'an
- Guilin
- Yangshuo
- Chengdu
- Zhangjiajie
- Hangzhou
- Suzhou
- Chongqing
- Lijiang
- Dali
- Huangshan
- Jiuzhaigou
- Shangri-La
- Kunming
- Pingyao
- Leshan
- Fenghuang
- Luoyang
- Guangzhou
- Shenzhen
- Xiamen
- Sanya
- Qingdao
- Harbin
- Tianjin
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Practical guides, trip reports and local tips to help you plan the perfect trip to China.
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