Category: China travel states

Your required travel documents for China depend primarily on your nationality and the purpose of your trip. For most foreign nationals, the core requirement is a valid ordinary passport plus either a Chinese visa or proof of eligibility for visa-free entry. Chinese citizens only need a valid passport or travel document. Given the complexity of […]

The basic principle governing travel scope for foreigners entering China with an ordinary visa is that free travel is permitted across most open provinces and municipalities. However, separate approval is required to enter border control zones or areas not open to foreigners. Below is a breakdown covering three key dimensions: open areas, the scope of […]

How to Book China Youth Travel Service (Chengdu): Online and Offline Booking Guide China Youth Travel Service (Chengdu), commonly known as CYTS Chengdu, is a long-established Chengdu-based travel agency offering both online and offline booking options. It should be noted that there is another similarly named travel agency, China Youth Travel Service (Sichuan Province), along […]

China Through a Traveller’s Eyes: A Journey Between Ancient Traditions and Modern Life As the plane cut through the clouds and I gazed down at this land for the first time, I thought of the fabled Eastern realm described by Marco Polo, where gold was said to lie everywhere. Yet the moment I set foot […]

Travellers departing from China have a wide range of holiday destinations to choose from. One growing trend is the shift towards more immersive travel experiences rather than simply ticking off famous sights. Visa-free destinations are becoming increasingly popular, while short-haul trips within a five-hour flight radius remain particularly appealing. Whether you are looking for a […]

Where to See the Great Wall in China: A Practical Guide for International Travellers For first-time visitors to China, the Great Wall is almost always a must-see attraction. Yet many tourists arriving in Beijing soon discover that the Great Wall is not a single scenic spot, but an extensive defensive system stretching thousands of kilometres. […]

Southeast China: An Underrated Deep-Travel Destination Through Foreign Eyes As a foreign teacher who has lived in China for three years, I am often asked by friends back home, “Where should I travel in China?” My answer is always somewhat unexpected: skip the Great Wall and the Forbidden City, and head southeast. Here, you will […]

Travelling to Mainland China from Hong Kong: A Practical Guide for Foreign Visitors Travelling to mainland China from Hong Kong is far more convenient for foreign visitors than many people imagine. There is no need to return to your home country to apply for a Chinese visa, and Hong Kong itself serves as one of […]

Westward Journeys and Eastward Diffusion: The Motivations and Historical Context of Buddhist Missionaries in China The arrival of Buddhist missionaries in China was far more than a one-way process of religious transmission. Rather, it was a prolonged historical movement shaped by religious conviction, commercial networks, political opportunities, and cultural adaptation. From the initial introduction of […]

When I told my friends I was going to travel to Wuhan, most of them looked confused. “Wuhan? Isn’t that where the pandemic started?” they asked. I understood their misgivings, yet it was precisely this one-sided perception that strengthened my resolve to visit the city. Once I actually set foot in Wuhan, I realized I […]