China Travel Guide for Foreigners - Complete Edition
Explore China with ease: visas, transport, top destinations, cultural experiences, accessibility, and private custom tours.
Visa & Entry Requirements
Most travelers need a tourist visa (L). Some countries have exemptions or transit visa-free arrangements.
Visa Types
Tourist (L), Business (M), Transit (G). Provide documents, photos, and travel itinerary.
Invitation Letters
Required for some visas, obtainable via travel agencies or hosts in China. Processing usually 3–7 days.
Entry Tips
Keep passport, visa, hotel info handy. Be ready for customs questions and health checks.
Transport & Connectivity
- High-speed trains: Book via 12306 or Trip.com; 1st/2nd class and business seats available.
- Domestic flights: Airlines include Air China, China Eastern, China Southern; book early for holidays.
- SIM/eSIM/WiFi: Purchase at airport or pre-order; carriers: China Mobile, China Unicom, China Telecom.
- Payments: Alipay and WeChat Pay widely used; credit cards accepted in major hotels and stores.
Top Destinations
China offers iconic cities, natural wonders, and cultural heritage sites for all types of travelers.
- Beijing: The Great Wall, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven.
- Shanghai: Bund, Oriental Pearl Tower, French Concession.
- Xi'an: Terracotta Army, Ancient City Wall.
- Chengdu: Giant Panda Base, Jinli Street, Sichuan cuisine.
- Guilin & Yangshuo: Karst mountains, Li River cruises.
- Zhangjiajie: Avatar Mountains, glass bridge.
- Hangzhou: West Lake, tea plantations.
Accessibility & Inclusive Travel
We provide wheelchair-accessible transport, hotels, attractions, and guides for travelers with mobility needs.
- Wheelchair-friendly vans and buses
- Hotels with elevators and accessible bathrooms
- Accessible entrances at major attractions
- Trained guides familiar with accessibility requirements
Frequently Asked Questions
- Do foreigners need a visa to visit China?
- How do I buy high-speed train tickets?
- Are China tours wheelchair accessible?
- What are the top destinations in China?
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