About The China Route
The China Route is an independent travel guide to China — built to make planning a trip to the Middle Kingdom simpler, clearer and more fun.
What we do
China is one of the most rewarding places you can travel, but planning a trip there can feel overwhelming — visas, payments, trains, the language barrier. We cut through the noise with practical guides, curated routes and honest advice, so you can spend less time researching and more time travelling.
What you'll find here
Who is behind the site
The China Route is written and curated by Carl. Every guide is researched, fact-checked and kept up to date — when something changes on the ground, we update the page.
How the site is funded
Some links on this site are affiliate links: if you book a hotel, tour or ticket through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. This never affects what we recommend — we only link to services we would use ourselves.