Evergreen · Visa & entry · 6 min read
China visa-free for Australians: what's actually changed in 2026
The short version: 30 days, no application, confirmed through the end of 2026. The longer version has a few useful edges.
Jack Guo·
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Research notes, practical primers, and the occasional pushback on conventional wisdom. Written by the people who design the trips and brief the China-side network. For travellers in the long months before they book.
Visa & entry · 6 min readChina visa-free for UK travellers: what's actually changed in 2026
30 days, no application, confirmed through the end of 2026. The practical detail before you book.
Jack Guo·
Visa & entry · 6 min readChina visa-free for New Zealanders: what's actually changed in 2026
30 days, no application, confirmed through the end of 2026. The practical detail before you book.
Jack Guo·
Visa & entry · 6 min readChina tourist visa for US travellers: what you need in 2026
American passports are not on the visa-free scheme. Here is the L-class visa in plain terms, and how we take the filing off your desk.
Jack Guo·
Visa & entry · 6 min readChina tourist visa for Canadians: what you need in 2026
Canadian passports are not on the visa-free scheme. Here is the L-class visa in plain terms, and how we take the filing off your desk.
Jack Guo·
Planning · 7 min readHow many days do you need in China? An honest first-trip answer
Ten to fourteen days for a first trip. Here is where those days go, city by city, and the rail legs that connect them.
Jack Guo·
Destinations · 8 min readTerracotta Army: tickets, early access, and how to pace the visit
The warriors reward time, context, and the right entry window. The difference is which gate you enter through, when you arrive, and how long you give the site.
Jack Guo·
Destinations · 7 min readHow many days do you need in Xi'an?
We are asked this question more than any other about Xi'an. The honest framing is not 'minimum' versus 'maximum' but 'what does each day buy you'.
Jack Guo·
Practical · 8 min readIs it safe to travel to China right now? An honest guide
Short answer: yes, with the same situational awareness you'd take to Tokyo or Seoul. The longer answer is more useful, because 'safe' means different things to different travellers.
Jack Guo·
Seasonal · 8 min readBest time to visit China: a month-by-month, region-by-region guide
The wrong question is 'when should I visit China'. The right question is 'when should I visit the China I want to see'. They are different countries by season.
Jack Guo·
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