China Travel Guide for International Tourists
Plan your journey with actionable advice: City guides, classic itineraries, transport, payments, and the essential rules you must know.
Start with These 4 Essentials
Most international travelers have the same key questions: entry requirements, payments, transportation, and local rules.
We’ve organized everything into four quick-access guides so you can get started with confidence.
Entry & Visa Guide
Visa-free policies, transit rules, required documents, arrival procedures, and common entry tips.
How to Pay in China
Cash, international bank cards, and mobile payments like Alipay and WeChat Pay—what works best for travelers.
Getting Around China
High-speed trains, flights, subways, taxis, and intercity travel—plus booking tips for foreigners.
What You Shouldn’t Do
ID rules, photography restrictions, drones, public etiquette, safety tips, and common tourist scams.
7-Day "Golden Triangle" Route
Beijing — Xi’an — Shanghai | Ideal for first-time visitors to China
Explore the Forbidden City, hike the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall. Experience the charm of an ancient capital. Tip: Book tickets for the Forbidden City in advance
Take the high-speed train to Xi'an, visit the Terracotta Warriors, bike along the ancient city walls, and enjoy the local food at Muslim Street. Tip: Book high-speed train tickets in advance
Visit the Bund and marvel at the skyscrapers, stroll around Yuyuan Garden, experience the Maglev Train, and feel the modern speed of China.
