China Travel Guides by ChinaTripMate

Everything you need to know before your first China trip — visas, apps, payments, transport, and culture.

How to get a China tourist visa, which countries are visa-free, and what to do at the border.

How to set up mobile payments in China as a foreigner — step by step.

An honest safety guide for traveling in China as a Westerner.

When to go to China for the best weather, avoiding crowds, and catching festivals.

Real costs for budget, mid-range, and luxury China travel — accommodation, food, transport, and activities.

The classic China circuit — ancient capital, terracotta warriors, and modern metropolis.

Add Chengdu and Chongqing to the classic Beijing–Xi'an–Shanghai circuit.

How to travel China alone safely and confidently — apps, communication, safety, and logistics.

How to plan a China trip with children — the best family-friendly cities, activities, and practical tips.

The complete visitor's guide to Beijing — from the Forbidden City and Great Wall to hutong restaurants and practical tips.

Art Deco skylines, French Concession cafés, soup dumplings, and the most cosmopolitan city in China.

The complete guide to China's most livable city — giant pandas, fiery hotpot, and a laid-back pace unlike anywhere else.

The complete guide to Xi'an — ancient capital, Terracotta Army, street food, and one of China's most walkable city centers.

Fog, fire, neon, and vertical architecture — Chongqing is unlike anywhere else on Earth.

Practical strategies for eating well in China — QR menus, pointing, translation apps, and key phrases.

Use DiDi, avoid scams, and get anywhere in China without speaking Chinese.

The fastest, most comfortable, and often cheapest way to travel between Chinese cities.

How to stay connected in China — tourist SIMs, eSIMs, VPNs, and working around the Great Firewall.

50 practical Mandarin phrases for taxis, restaurants, hotels, shopping, and emergencies.