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Travel Guides
Practical answers for your China journey: payments, connectivity, transport and arrival preparations. Start with the guides below, and use the official sources linked in each article for current requirements.
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6 Days in Guizhou: Guiyang, Huangguoshu and Libo
A six-day, five-night route through Guiyang, Huangguoshu and Libo, with two nights near Libo and a final Guiyang buffer before departure.
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How to Book China Train Tickets on 12306 with a Foreign Passport
A practical guide to the official English booking service: passport verification, station names, payment, waitlists and boarding.
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Zhangjiajie in Winter: Fog, Ice and a Flexible Route
A practical winter 2026/27 guide to Zhangjiajie: changing access, Tianmen cableway works, warm rooms and a flexible route towards Furong or Fenghuang.
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10-Day China Itinerary: Beijing, Xi’an and Shanghai
Three bases, nine nights and room to breathe: a practical first trip through Beijing, Xi’an and Shanghai, with honest advice on travel days and swaps.
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China Visa-Free Entry 2026: 30 Days or 240-Hour Transit?
A practical guide to China’s 30-day visa exemption and 240-hour transit, with European passport checks, flight examples and Sichuan travel limits.
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Your first Alipay payment in China
A practical guide for overseas visitors: download the official Alipay app, register with your own phone number, follow identity checks, link a card and make your first payment in China.
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