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Where Should You Go on Your First Trip to China? Don’t Try to See China. Start by Understanding It. China is huge. You could spend a lifetime exploring it and still discover something new. That’s why one of the biggest mistakes...
Where Should You Go on Your First Trip to China? Don’t Try to See China. Start by Understanding It. China is huge. You could spend a lifetime exploring it and still discover something new. That’s why one of the biggest mistakes...
Choosing the Best Way to Experience Your First Trip to China Planning your first trip to China? The first question isn’t where to go. It’s how you want to travel. China is one of the world’s most rewarding destinations, but it doesn’t always...
And How to Avoid Them (2026) Estimated reading time: 7 minutes Quick Answer China is one of the easiest countries to travel once you know how things work. Most first-time visitors don’t run into serious problems—they simply make a few avoidable...
A First-Time Visitor’s Guide (2026) Estimated reading time: 6 minutes Quick Answer Yes, foreign visitors can easily travel on China’s high-speed rail using their passport. For the smoothest experience: China’s high-speed rail is one of the fastest, safest and most convenient...
Estimated reading time: 6 minutes Quick Answer Install these five apps before your flight: These five apps alone will make travelling around China much easier. At a Glance App What It’s For Essential? Alipay Mobile payments ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ WeChat Messaging & backup...
eSIM, SIM Card or Roaming? A First-Time Visitor’s Guide (2026) Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Quick Answer For most first-time visitors, a travel eSIM is the easiest option. It works as soon as you land, usually lets you access Google, Gmail...
A First-Time Visitor’s Step-by-Step Guide (2026) Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Quick Answer Yes. Foreign visitors can use both Alipay and WeChat Pay in China. Before your trip: If you do this before you fly, paying in China is usually quick...
From Our Beijing GuidesAuthentic local advice from the licensed Beijing guides we work with. Quick Answer Yes. Beijing (北京 Běijīng) is generally one of the safest major cities in the world for international visitors. According to the licensed Beijing guides we...
From Our Beijing GuidesAuthentic local advice from the licensed Beijing guides we work with. Quick Answer Most first-time visitors should spend at least four full days in Beijing (北京 Běijīng). Five days is even better. Can you see Beijing in two...
From Our Beijing GuidesAuthentic local advice from the licensed Beijing guides we work with. Quick Answer Peking Duck (北京烤鸭 Běijīng Kǎoyā) deserves its reputation—but don’t make the mistake of thinking it’s the only food Beijing is famous for. According to the...
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