China Travel Guides: Practical Tips, Local Recommendations & Must-See Experiences

Safety tips, risks, and practical advice for travelling in China with peace of mind.

Required documents, allowed stay duration, and essential entry information.

Visa types, application process, and processing times.

Allowed duration, applicable airports, and conditions for visa-free transit.

Cash, cards, Alipay, and WeChat Pay tips for everyday transactions.

Exchange rates, recommended places, and tips for exchanging GBP safely.

Conditions and steps to claim VAT refunds on your purchases.

Rules for carrying external batteries on flights within China.

Buy and activate an eSIM to stay online from the moment you arrive.

Must-have apps for paying for shopping and transport.

Set up Alipay and pay in China without a local bank card.

Activate WeChat Pay to make payments easily anywhere in China.

Set up a WeChat account without referrals or QR codes.

Scan QR codes to pay and access local services.

Use DiDi to book taxis easily in China.

Navigation, routes, and public transport information with Gaode Maps.

Find addresses, directions, and points of interest with Baidu Maps.

Useful apps for transport, hotels, translation, and planning your trip.

Popular apps and platforms for meeting people in China.

Luggage limits and rules when travelling by train in China.

Tips for finding affordable train tickets across China.

How to book tickets, board trains, and travel smoothly.

Comfort, services, and price differences on Chinese high-speed trains.

Main train stations and popular routes from Guangzhou.

Beijing train stations and major rail connections.

Routes and schedules for travelling by train from Shanghai.

High-speed rail network, comfort, and onboard experience.

Sleeper train types and tips for overnight journeys.

Transport options from Chengdu Airport to the city centre.

Easy ways to travel from Chongqing Airport to the city centre.

Transport options from Guangzhou Airport to downtown areas.

How to get from Beijing Airport to the city centre easily.

Transfers from Pudong and Hongqiao airports to central Shanghai.

Transport options to reach central Shenzhen from the airport.

Metro map, lines, and tips for using Chengdu's metro system.

A unique metro network running through mountains and rivers.

Metro maps, fares, and key connections in Guangzhou.

Lines, ticket prices, and tips for getting around Beijing.

Complete guide to Shanghai’s metro lines and stations.

A modern metro network for getting around Shenzhen.

The best time to visit Chengdu based on weather and seasons.

When to travel to China depending on climate and seasonal conditions.

Climate, temperatures and ideal seasons to visit Chongqing.

The ideal season to enjoy Guilin's famous karst landscapes.

Weather, temperatures and the best seasons to visit Beijing.

The best season to visit Shanghai based on weather conditions.

The ideal time to visit Xi’an and its historical attractions.

When to travel to Yunnan to enjoy the best climate and scenery.

Recommended areas to stay in Chengdu based on your travel style.

The best areas to stay in Chongqing depending on what you want to see.

Recommended neighbourhoods to stay in Guangzhou and get around easily.

Best areas to stay in Beijing based on your travel plans.

The best neighbourhoods to stay in Shanghai for different budgets.

Recommended areas to stay in Shenzhen based on your priorities.

Where to stay in Xi'an to visit the main sights easily.

The famous imperial palace and UNESCO World Heritage Site.

An iconic landmark and one of the world's greatest wonders.

Imperial gardens and pavilions around Kunming Lake.

One of Beijing's most important religious and architectural sites.

An immersive theme park based on world-famous films.

A flagship theme park with rides, shows and attractions for all ages.

Panoramic views from the tallest building in China.

The best regions and trails for hiking across China.

Ski resorts and top winter destinations in China.

Where to ski near Shanghai, including popular indoor resorts.

The best surfing spots in China depending on the season.

Must-see attractions, regions to explore and top experiences across China.

Giant pandas, spicy Sichuan food and relaxed local culture.

A dramatic mountain city known for hot pot and night views.

The heart of Cantonese cuisine and southern Chinese culture.

Famous karst landscapes and Li River cruises.

West Lake scenery, temples and traditional Chinese heritage.

Historic landmarks from China's former imperial capital.

The Forbidden City, the Great Wall and imperial history.

A modern metropolis blending skyscrapers and historic districts.

A fast-growing city known for innovation, theme parks and shopping.

Classical gardens, canals and traditional architecture.

The Terracotta Army and the start of the ancient Silk Road.

Stunning nature, ethnic cultures and great hiking routes.

Practical tips, markets and shopping centres across China.

The best places to shop in Shanghai, from malls to local streets.

Shopping areas, markets and major shopping centres in Beijing.

One of the city's most famous markets for clothes and souvenirs.