China Travel Blog

Want to visit China but don't want to go through the hassle of applying for a Chinese visa? Here are several common ways you might be able to tour China visa-free: Visa-Free Entry for Specific Nationalities Until December 31, 2025, citizens of the following 38 countries and...

Whether booking tickets to attractions, dining at restaurants, calling taxis, or taking the subway, mobile payments are widely used in China. Therefore, for those traveling to China, mobile payments are definitely worth a try! Alipay and WeChat are two of the most widely used...

All visitors to the Palace Museum (often referred to as the Forbidden City) must book their tickets online at least one day in advance. Tickets are not available on the day of visiting at the entrance of the Forbidden City. The Forbidden City tickets start to sell 7 days in...

According to the government notices, China’s Embassies have resumed issuing all categories of visas for foreigners from March 15, 2023. Travelers holding multi-year visas issued before March 28, 2020 – the date China closed its borders to most overseas visitors – would...

The China Guide has been rated "excellent" by travelers on Tripadvisor since 2012 when The China Guide initially joined on Tripadvisor. In 2018, we were also inducted in Tripadvisor’s Hall of Fame after winning Tripadvisor’s annual Certificate of Excellence for six years...

China's high-speed rail network has developed rapidly over the past few years. As a result, China now has the longest high-speed rail network in the world, accounting for more than two-thirds of the commercial high-speed railways in the world, and most big cities are connected...

Preparation is a key part of any trip or holiday to China and the more you can learn about the people, culture, and everyday life before you leave, the more you will get out of your experience here. What better way to do that than watching a movie from the comfort of your own...

We all know it: that feeling of panic when you reach into your pocket and realize you’ve left your trusty companion, your cell phone, at home. If a trip to China is in your future, maybe you’re experiencing a similar worry and asking yourself, “Will I be able to use my...

Are foreign credit cards accepted in China? How much cash do I need? When and where can I exchange Chinese yuan? Can I use mobile payment? These are all common questions for travelers to China, and in this guide, we’ll provide all the information you need on how to make and...

Is it easy to find a public toilet while traveling around China? Are all toilets squat style? Are the public toilets smelly? These questions plague many travelers to China, but never fear: this article will set straight your expectations about toilets in China. While people...