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What we've learned
planning trips through China.

What to know before a China trip: visas, safety, payments, and how to pace a route.

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Visa & entry

China visa guide: who's visa-free and how the 240-hour transit works

As of 17 February 2026, 51 countries can enter mainland China visa-free for 30 days. The rules are set by the PRC, they change, and this page is verified against the primary sources.

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Practical

Payments and connectivity in China: what works in 2026

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Visa & entry

China visa-free for Australians: what's actually changed in 2026

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Visa & entry

China visa-free for Canadians: what's actually changed in 2026

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Visa & entry

China visa-free for UK travellers: what's actually changed in 2026

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Visa & entry

China visa-free for New Zealanders: what's actually changed in 2026

United States passports resting on the American flag
Visa & entry

China tourist visa for US travellers: what you need in 2026

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Planning

How many days do you need in China? An honest first-trip answer

Ranks of the Terracotta Army intact in Pit One at the Qin Shi Huang Mausoleum, Xi'an
Destinations

Terracotta Army: tickets, early access, and how to pace the visit

A traveller mid-meal at a Chongqing mala hotpot table
Culture

Tipping, etiquette, and the small social mechanics

The Ming city wall of Xi'an at dusk, watchtower lanterns lit, the modern skyline behind
Destinations

How many days do you need in Xi'an?

An escalator rising toward the lit towers of Lujiazui, Shanghai, on a rainy night
Practical

Arriving in China: the first 24 hours, hour by hour

A traveller walking a canal in Lijiang Old Town at dawn
Practical

Health, safety, and accessibility in China

A lit-up Chinese city street at night, people out and about
Practical

Is it safe to travel to China right now? An honest guide

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Practical

Pricing and what is included: how the all-inclusive price is built

Spring blossom across a Chinese landscape, the kind of moment only the right month delivers
Seasonal

Best time to visit China: a month-by-month, region-by-region guide

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