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A Few Things We’d Love You to Know Before You Go If you’ve read the first four articles in this series, congratulations. You’ve thought about how you’d like to travel. You’ve chosen where to go. You’ve prepared the essentials. You’ve started planning a realistic itinerary. Your trip is no longer just an idea. It’s beginning to feel real. Before you fly, we’d like to share one more thing. Not another checklist. Just...

Before You Plan: The ChinaTravelBUG Five Questions There isn’t a perfect itinerary for China. The best itinerary is the one that matches you. Before you decide how many cities to visit, where to stay or what attractions to include, pause for a moment and ask yourself these five questions. They may change the way you plan your entire trip. Q1. Why Are You Visiting China? Purpose Every memorable journey begins with a reason....

What Every First-Time Visitor Should Do Before Flying to China By now, you’ve decided how you’d like to travel and where you’d like to go. Now it’s time to prepare. The good news? You don’t need months of planning. Most first-time visitors only need to get a handful of essentials right before boarding the plane. Once those are in place, you can spend less time worrying about logistics and more time enjoying China. 1. Check Your...

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 first-time visitors make is trying to see too much. Instead of asking, “How many cities can I fit into two weeks?” Ask a better question: “Which places will help me understand China?”...

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 work the way Western travelers expect. The good news is that there isn’t just one way to experience it. The best choice depends on your travel style. Option 1: Independent Travel China...