CHINA TRAVEL TIPS · SELF-GUIDED TRIPS

Plan your first
trip to China.

Start with a real journey. See where to stay, how to get there, and what to sort before the next day.

Start with Shanghai Open the arrival checklist
Shanghai’s Pudong skyline seen from the Bund
SHANGHAI · 上海

THREE WAYS TO BEGIN

Find a trip that fits.

SHANGHAI · FIRST NIGHT + DAY TWO

First time in Shanghai

Choose your airport and tomorrow’s plans. Get a place to stay, a way into town and a next-day route.

SHENZHEN · SHORT VISIT

A Shenzhen stop from Hong Kong

See what fits a short visit, from electronics markets to the everyday city. Start with the crossing and your return time.

SICHUAN · 7-DAY OUTLINE

From Chengdu into western Sichuan

A longer journey through Dujiangyan, Jiuzhaigou and Siguniang. Check travel time and altitude before committing to the pace.

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BEFORE DEPARTURE

Sort the everyday things.

Check what applies to your passport and route first. Then set up your phone, payment backup and onward travel.

PLAN YOUR ARRIVAL

Four decisions before you land.

Choose your first-night area, prepare for a late arrival, connect to your train and keep a payment backup.

Work through your arrival plan ↗

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