China Travel Blog

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...

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...

Following the footsteps of other travelers can be a convenient and reliable way to plan a trip. In this report, our third annual tourism report, we take a look at the choices of the thousands of travelers we served in the year of 2019 and offer some insights into the Western...

On November 28 of 2019, the Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area Administration announced on its website that the daily number of tourists will be capped at 20,000 and that all visitors to Jiuzhai Valley must pre-book their tickets on the Aba Tourism website at least one day before their visit...

China is a large and diverse country with a culture so varied and a history so long that it can be difficult to decide what cities and sights to prioritize when planning a trip. Where you go during your travels in China largely depends on the length of your trip and your personal...

China has a history that spans thousands of years, and there is perhaps no better testament to its long and varied past than its temples. These sacred and peaceful havens are the perfect display of China’s diverse religious influences—Buddhist, Confucianist, Taoist, and somet...

While dessert may not be the first food item that comes to mind when thinking about China’s age-old culinary tradition, sweet treats are actually very common in the Middle Kingdom, especially around holidays like Lunar New Year. And forget the fortune cookie—a unique inventio...

WeChat is China’s digital life force. With more than 1 billion monthly active users, this so-called “superapp” is ubiquitous in virtually every aspect of daily life. Locals use it to chat with friends, post updates, pay for pretty much everything, and much, much more, makin...

While Beijing may not be everyone’s ideal winter getaway due to its cold, windy weather, if your travels happen to be taking you to the Chinese capital during this time of year, there’s no need to worry! Beijing has loads of winter activities that are fun for everyone, and...

Like anywhere else in the world, the weather in China can be difficult to predict. And while visiting at certain times of the year can help lower your chances of bad weather, it’s possible you’ll encounter some inclement conditions, whether it’s rain, sleet, smog, or extrem...