China Travel Guide: Tips for Visiting China

China Travel Guide: Tips for Visiting China

As one of the four exceptional ancient civilizations, China boasts a lengthy history and diverse geography—making it a coveted destination on many travelers’ bucket lists. With its wide-ranging cultural heritage and convenient travel amenities, China is also an outstanding choice for family vacations.

From the iconic Great Wall to Shanghai’s soaring skyscrapers, all the way up to the “Roof of the World” and beyond, a trip to China guarantees an unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime experience. Continue reading to ensure a seamless journey:

  • Top China Tours
  • How to Plan a Trip
  • Travel Guide by Month
  • Top Tour Destinations
  • Top Things to Do
  • Best Places/Sights to Visit
  • Things to Know When Eating in China
  • Shopping in China

Top China Tours

These are our best sellers. Over 10,000 customers have helped select these as the most popular China Highlights tours. Of course each of them can be tailor-made to your requirements at the booking stage. Take a look and contact us. Our consultancy is free.

private china tour to visit pandasA Close Encounter with Pandas
2-Week Beijing – Xi’an – Chengdu – Yangtze Cruise – Shanghai Tour

  • The best choice for panda fans
  • Be a panda keeper
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Beautiful China with Holy TibetBeautiful China with Holy Tibet
2-Week Private Tour: Beijing–Xi’an–Lhasa-Shanghai

  • The best choice for ones who have a Tibet dream
  • Pay your respects at the pilgrim’s holy palace.
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most classic china tourClassic Wonders
11-Day Beijing – Xi’an – Guilin – Shanghai Tour

  • The best choice for first-timers
  • Discover the picturesque rural China
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the Peaks in ZhangjiajieChina Natural Wonders Discovery
2-Week Beijing – Xi’an – Zhangjiajie – Guilin – Shanghai Tour

  • The best choice for nature lovers
  • Witness the Hallelujah Mountains
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Find out Top 10 China Tours for First Visits and Returns

How to Plan a Trip to China

How to Plan Your First Trip to China 2023/2024 — 7 Easy Steps How to Plan Your First Trip to China — 7 Easy Steps
How to Plan Your First-Time Family Trip to China How to Plan Your Family Trip to China
Best (& Worst & Cheapest) Times to Visit China, Rainy Season Best (& Worst & Cheapest) Times to Visit China, Rainy Season
How to Plan a Spring Trip to China Spring in China: Top Places to Go, Weather, Travel Tips
2-Week China Itineraries2-Week China Itineraries

China Travel Guide by Month

Top 7 Places to Visit in January in China Top Places to Visit in January in China
Top 6 Places to Visit in February in China Top Places to Visit in February in China
Top 5 Places to Visit in March in China Top Places to Visit in March in China
Top 9 Places to Visit in April in China Top Places to Visit in April in China
Top 10 Places to Visit in May in China Top Places to Visit in May in China
Top 7 Places to Visit in June in China Top Places to Visit in June in China
Top 8 Places to Visit in July in China Top Places to Visit in July in China
Top 8 Places to Visit in August in China Top Places to Visit in August in China
Top 6 Places to Visit in September in China Top Places to Visit in September in China
Top 10 Places to Visit in October in China Top Places to Visit in October in China
Best 5 Places to Visit in November in China Best Places to Visit in November in China
The Top 9 Places to Visit in China in December Top Places to Visit in December in China

Top China Travel Destinations

China has a lot of places worth visiting: ancient ruins, modern skylines, breathtaking karst mountains… Is it hard to limit a list of China’s best travel destinations to 10, but we have:

Beijing Tours BeijingGreat Wall . Forbidden City
Xi'an Tours Xi’anTerracotta Warriors . Ancient City Wall
The Li River in Guilin, karst landscape in Guilin GuilinKarst Landscapes . Idyllic Countryside
Shanghai Tours ShanghaiSkyscrapers . Bund
Zhangjiajie Tours ZhangjiajieAvatar Hallelujah Mountain . Glass Bridge
The hometown of giant pandas, giant pandas in Chengdu ChengduGiant Panda . Cuisine and UNESCO Scenery
Silk Road Tours Silk RoadDunhuang Mogao Caves . Rainbow mountains
Tibet Xizang (Tibet)Mt. Everest . Potala Palace
Find out more China Tour Destinations

Top Things to Do in China

For the top tourist activities in China, we have made themed pages to give you the insights needed to decide what you would like to do in China. We have also covered what you need to plan a trip to appreciate each of these top attractions.

colorful Ice sculptures The Giant Panda
the three pagodas The Great Wall Hiking
The Terracotta Army The Terracotta Army
The Li RiverThe Li River
Chinese FoodChinese Food
The Potala PalaceThe Potala Palace
Find out more Highlights of China

The Best Places/Sights to Visit in China

Terracotta Warriors The 10 Most Popular Tourist Destinations in China
Yellow Mountains The Most Beautiful Places in China

Things to Know When Eating in China

How to Eat in China How to Eat in China — Chinese Dining Etiquette
Beijing Roast Duck The 8 Most Popular Chinese Dishes You Should Eat
What the Chinese Eat for Breakfast What the Chinese Eat for Breakfast — 10 Popular Local Breakfasts

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