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China Arrival and Entry Preparation Guide
A 2026 China arrival and entry preparation guide covering passport, visa or visa-free basis, online arrival card, 12367, transit rules, hotels, and first-hour backups.
Read guideChina 240-Hour Visa-Free Transit Policy Guide
An English guide to China's 240-hour visa-free transit policy, translated from the National Immigration Administration source and structured for travelers checking nationality, route, documents, ports, permitted stay areas, and activity limits.
Read guideIs My China Itinerary Too Rushed? A Practical Check
A practical 2026 itinerary pacing guide for China travel, covering rail buffers, hotel check-in, payment, metro transfers, visa-free transit limits, and recovery time.
Read guideBest Time to Visit China for a First Trip
A first-timer guide to choosing China travel months by weather, crowds, holiday peaks, and route comfort.
Read guideChina Public Holidays and Golden Week Travel Planning
A guide to planning China travel around official public holidays, Golden Week crowds, train demand, hotel prices, and attraction bookings.
Read guideWhat to Book Before Landing in China
A pre-arrival booking checklist for first-time China visitors covering hotels, trains, attraction tickets, arrival transfers, payment, and flexible backups.
Read guideBeijing 3-Day Itinerary for First-Time Visitors
A realistic 3-day Beijing route for first-time visitors covering the Palace Museum, Temple of Heaven, Great Wall, Summer Palace, hutongs, and booking risks.
Read guideXi’an 2-Day Itinerary for First-Time Visitors
A realistic 2-day Xi’an route for first-time visitors covering the Terracotta Warriors, City Wall, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Bell and Drum Tower area, and evening food streets.
Read guideShanghai 2-Day Itinerary for First-Time Visitors
A realistic 2-day Shanghai route covering the Bund, Lujiazui, Yuyuan Garden, Nanjing Road, museums, Xintiandi, and citywalk neighborhoods.
Read guideBeijing, Xi’an and Shanghai 7-Day Classic Route
A standard 7-day Beijing, Xi’an and Shanghai route for first-time China visitors, with pacing, must-see attractions, transport choices, and risk checks.
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