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China

Five thousand years, one country.

China runs from the Great Wall to the towers of Shanghai, from the Forbidden City to the sandstone pillars of Zhangjiajie. The world’s longest high-speed rail network links destinations thousands of kilometres apart in a few hours.

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Best time to visit Apr – May, Sep – Oct

Time zone GMT +8

Currency CNY (¥)

Visa Visa required; 144h transit exemption

Flight time 2 – 4 hrs from Vietnam

AI summary

China is a destination of scale: 56 UNESCO sites, over 45,000 km of high-speed rail and four distinct climate zones. Beijing carries the history, Shanghai the modern city, Xi’an the archaeology, and Guilin and Zhangjiajie the landscapes.

China at a glance

Population 1.41 billion people

Area 9,596,960 km²

Capital Beijing

Currency CNY (¥) Chinese Yuan

Language Mandarin Chinese

Climate Varied temperate to subtropical

Visa Visa required apply in advance

Driving side Right

Power socket Type A, C, I 220V – 50Hz

China destination location

6 mapped locations

Beijing The Forbidden City, Tiananmen and the Great Wall.

Shanghai The Bund, Pudong and colonial-era architecture.

Xi’an The Terracotta Army and the start of the Silk Road.

Zhangjiajie The sandstone pillars that inspired Avatar.

Guilin The Li River and the karst peaks of Chinese ink painting.

Hangzhou West Lake, Longjing tea hills and classical gardens.

Best time to visit China

Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec

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Weather overview

Average temperature -5°C – 35°C Wide regional range

Rainfall 645 mm Annual average

Humidity 50% – 80% By region

Sea temperature 20°C – 28°C Sanya, Hainan

Travel styles in China

Culture Heritage & history Family For all ages Luxury Five-star hotels Rail High-speed rail Culinary Regional cuisine MICE Conventions & expos Adventure Mountains & Silk Road Shopping Shopping

Signature experiences

Heritage The Great Wall

Culture The Forbidden City

Nature Li River & Zhangjiajie

Food Peking duck & Sichuan hotpot

City breaks The Shanghai Bund

Rail journeys High-speed rail

Shopping Silk & tea markets

Wildlife Chengdu pandas

Sample itineraries

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5 days Beijing Essentials Beijing – Great Wall From USD 690/pax 7 days Classic China Beijing – Xi’an – Shanghai From USD 1,090/pax 9 days China Extended Beijing – Xi’an – Zhangjiajie – Shanghai From USD 1,590/pax

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa for China?

Yes, most nationalities must apply in advance. Many major cities allow a 144-hour transit exemption if you hold an onward ticket to a third country.

When should I visit China?

April–May and September–October are most comfortable. Avoid Golden Week (1–7 October) and Chinese New Year, when sites are overwhelmed.

How do payments work in China?

The country is largely cashless, running on Alipay and WeChat Pay, both of which now accept international cards. We help you set this up before departure.

Is the language barrier a problem?

Outside major hotels, English is limited. We assign an English-speaking guide for the length of the itinerary.