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China Travel Guide · 2026

China, Without the Guesswork

100 field-tested guides, real 2026 prices, and the visa, train and payment rules that most English guides get wrong.

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50 visa-free countries · prices checked October 2026

Plan Your Trip

Where to Begin

Destinations

City guides, region by region

Attractions

Great Wall, warriors, pandas

Visas & Entry

Visa-free, transit & permits

Weather

When to go & each season

Food & Culture

Dishes, tea & dining

Getting Around

High-speed rail, taxis & apps

Itineraries

1-day, 10-day & 2-week plans

All Guides

Money, apps, tips & more

Popular Destinations

Where to Go

Must-Sees

Popular Attractions

Fresh off the Press

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