China travel, explained properly
China, without the guesswork.
Visa-free rules, passport-friendly bookings, and the arrival steps nobody explains — in plain English, from a licensed operator who runs trips here every week.
Do you need a visa for China?
Two things decide it: your passport, and how long you're staying. Pick both and we'll tell you which rule applies.
Sample dataset, last reviewed November 2026. Visa policy changes often — always confirm on the official National Immigration Administration site before booking flights.
Three things to sort before you land
Every first-timer hits the same three walls. None of them are hard, but all of them are badly explained online.
Get online before the plane lands
Google, WhatsApp and Instagram don't work on Chinese networks without help. Install an eSIM before you fly — it activates on landing and keeps your home number active.
Compare eSIM options →Get from the airport without haggling
Taxi queues at PVG and PEK are long, and drivers rarely speak English. A pre-booked transfer costs about the same as a metered taxi and someone meets you at arrivals.
Book an airport transfer →Book the tickets that need a Chinese ID
The Forbidden City, Shaanxi History Museum and Zhangjiajie all run real-name, timed-entry booking that regularly rejects foreign passports. These options include the ticket and an English-speaking guide.
See passport-friendly entry →Who's writing this
Not a blogger who visited once. We operate inbound trips in China and deal with these systems daily.
Tell us the trip, we'll send a plan
Two working days, no deposit, no obligation. If a route is cheaper to do yourself, we'll say so.