Planning Your First China Trip
Build a China first trip itinerary around your time and interests. Compare two-city, three-city and longer routes without rushing transfers.
China travel guides
Find places to visit, plan your route and prepare for travel in China. Browse practical guides by destination or topic.
Browse all travel guides →Start planning your China trip
Start with a first-trip overview or explore one region in more detail.
Jiangxi Travel Guide
Plan Jiangxi travel around Jingdezhen, Wuyuan, Shangrao and beyond, with advice on seasons, transport, hotels, walking and time needed.
Lijiang for a First Visit
Choose things to do in Lijiang, a practical hotel base and enough time for old towns, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain or a Lugu Lake extension.
Planning Your First Dunhuang Visit
A practical Dunhuang travel guide to Mogao Caves, Crescent Lake, west-route day trips, hotels and transport.
Travel guides by destination
Find advice on sights, local experiences and travel plans for these destinations.
Attractions and local experiences
Check tickets, routes and practical details before choosing what to see.
- Planning a Leshan Day Trip
- Booking Your Mogao Caves Visit
- Booking a Lingyin Temple Visit
- Choosing Suzhou Gardens
- Planning a Wulong Day Trip
- Choosing a Huangpu River Cruise
Plan your route and time
Compare places to visit and decide how to use your time.
- Xiamen for a First Visit
- Plan Your First Dali Visit
- Your First Hong Kong Visit
- Your First Guangzhou Visit
Travel essentials
Prepare for the everyday details of your China trip.
Entry, payments and internet
Hotels and local food
Trains and city connections
Choose when to travel
Compare weather and seasonal conditions in different parts of China.
- When to Visit Beijing
- Zhangjiajie Weather and Timing
- Choose When to Visit Huangshan
- When to Visit Sanya
Looking for something specific?
Search the complete guide directory by topic or destination.
Explore all guides →Turn your travel ideas into a private China trip
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