Essential Info for China

Figure out when to go, how much you'll spend and how to get around the country.
Chinese flag
How to Get a Visa for Business Travel to China
Banners on Dazhalan Jie in Beijing, China
Learn How to Say Hello in Mandarin and Cantonese
China, Guangdong Province, Guangzhou City, Guangzhou East Railway Station
Getting Around Guangzhou East Railway Station
Eating with chopsticks
Follow These Rules of Etiquette When Eating With Chopsticks
A smartphone and computer in a coffee shop
How to Use Your Mobile Phone While Traveling in China
Aerial view of the Forbidden City in Beijing
What to Expect When Visiting China in April
A bank employee working with American and Chinese currency
How to Exchange Currency in China: U.S. Dollars to Yuan
Forbidden City in Beijing, China, in June
A Guide to the June Weather and Events in China
A man shops at a store with red underwear hanging up
Why You Should Be Wearing Red Underwear During Chinese New Year
bank of china
Tips for Money Exchange, Cash and Using ATMs in China
Blooming trees in Shanghai in March
Weather, Events, and Packing Guide for China in March
Outside Guangzhou airport
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Guide
Beijing skyline in August
August in China: Weather, Events, and What to Pack
Bamboo Lined Path at Yunqi (Hangzhou)
Use These Tips When Visiting Hangzhou in China
Horseback riding on Karakul Lake
The Weather and Climate in Northwest China
Doctor in discussion with patient in examination room
What Vaccinations Should You Get before Visiting China?
CHINA-FESTIVAL-HALLOWEEN
An Insider's Guide to Celebrating Halloween in China
A crowded sidewalk in China
How to Beat the Language Barrier in China
Chinese New Year Celebrations Begin
What to Know About Traveling in China During Chinese New Year
Sunset at the entrance gate to Shaolin temple, birthplace of Kung Fu, China
A Brief History of Shaolin Temple, Home of Zen Buddhism and Kung Fu
Bank of China
Bank Holiday Information You Need to Know in Mainland China
Shanghai Pudong International Airport at night,China - East Asia,
An Introduction to China Eastern Airlines
a Chinese merchant handing money to a customer
Etiquette Guide for Gratuity in China and Why You Don't Want to Tip
Elevated view of Shanghai skyline at sunset
Chinese Drinking Etiquette, Toasts, and How to Survive
Woman traveling in China
How to Stay Safe While Traveling in China
Yide hotel in Pingyao
A Visitor's Guide to the Ancient Walled City of Pingyao
Visa for application for China
Here's What to Include in Your Visa Invitation Letter for China
Tourist looking at the Forbidden city in Beijing in a sunny day
How to Be Prepared While Traveling in China With a First Aid Kit
China, Beijing, Beihai Park, bridge of overlasting peace and white pagoda
December in China: Weather, What to Pack, and What to See
Anhui Province
Get Basic Info on and Maps of Mainland China's Provinces
The suspension bridge in the forest, China
Tipping Guidelines for Organized Tours, Guides, and Drivers in China
Low-angle view of the entrance to the Forbidden City in Beijing, China
How to Get a Chinese Visa in Hong Kong
Guangzhou Airport
Guide to Travel To and From Guangzhou Airport
Night cityscape of Anshun Bridge in Chengdu
Weather in Southern China: Climate, Seasons, and Average Monthly Temperature
Tips for Bargaining and Shopping in China
The Great Wall of China
November in China: Weather and Event Guide
Shopping mall decorated for Chinese New Year.
January in China: Weather and Event Guide
Chinese traditional architecture
Here's How to Avoid The Most Common Tourist Mistakes in China
Chinese traditional bridge in Summer Palace, Beijing
May in China: Weather, What to Pack, and What to See
Storm moving in over city
Prepare for Travel in China During Typhoon Season
Illuminated Chenghuang Pagoda against West Lake,Hangzhou,China
What to Expect in China in Terms of Culture Shock
Juneyao Aircraft
Take a Flight With Shanghai-Based Juneyao Airlines
China in the Springtime is One of the Best Times to Visit
Crowd of people on Nanjing Road, Shanghai, China
These Simple Phrases in Mandarin Will Come in Very Handy in China
Rainy view of skyscrapers in foggy background. Dowtown Chengdu, Sichuan, China
Don't Get Caught in the Rain: Rainy Season Survival Tips for China
A busy Chinese New Year celebration in NYC
Everything to Know About Celebrating Lunar New Year
Hikers walking at Great Wall of China during winter
Weather in Northern China: Climate, Seasons, and Average Monthly Temperature
historical hangzhou west lake
Hangzhou's History in Brief
Mountain road, China
What to Plan and Pack for China in October
China in winter with snow
Navigating February in China: A Weather and Event Guide
Purchasing Black pearls in shop
What You Need to Know About Buying Chinese Pearls
A vegetable stall at a market in Beijing,China.
Yes, You Can Buy and Eat Organic Food in China! Here is What to Know
Lanterns for Chinese New Years
The Lantern Festival: How Chinese New Year Celebrations End
What's Your Chinese Zodiac Sign?
departures sign
Getting an Invitation Letter for China for Independent Tourists
Tencent building in shenzhen, china
How to Get From Shenzhen to Shenzhen Airport
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