The China Route
Travel tips

China travel tips

Visas, money, transport and planning.

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La Mejor Época para Visitar China: Guía Meteorológica Mes a Mes
Planning

La Mejor Época para Visitar China: Guía Meteorológica Mes a Mes

El clima de China varía drásticamente desde inviernos árticos en Harbin hasta veranos tropicales en Guangzhou, así que planificar bien tu viaje te ahorrará multitudes y condiciones extremas.

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First Time in China: 15 Mistakes to Avoid
Planning

First Time in China: 15 Mistakes to Avoid

Skip the trial-and-error: these 15 mistakes cost first-time visitors time, money and opportunity in 2026.

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How Much Does a Trip to China Cost? Full Budget Breakdown
Planning

How Much Does a Trip to China Cost? Full Budget Breakdown

Independent travel in China costs ¥300-900 per day depending on accommodation, transport choices, and dining style across your itinerary.

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Internet in China: VPN, SIM Cards and eSIM for Travellers
Practical

Internet in China: VPN, SIM Cards and eSIM for Travellers

China blocks Google, Facebook and WhatsApp, but staying connected is straightforward with a VPN, local SIM or eSIM costing from CNY 30.

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Getting Around Chinese Cities: Metro, DiDi, Buses and Bikes
Transport

Getting Around Chinese Cities: Metro, DiDi, Buses and Bikes

Chinese cities run on metro cards, DiDi, shared bikes and buses: here's how to pay, navigate and troubleshoot when apps fail.

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China Visa Guide 2026: Requirements, Costs and Visa-Free Entry
Planning

China Visa Guide 2026: Requirements, Costs and Visa-Free Entry

China's visa policy changed significantly in 2024-2025, with 54 countries now eligible for 15-day visa-free entry and expanded transit options.

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How to Use Alipay and WeChat Pay as a Tourist in China
Practical

How to Use Alipay and WeChat Pay as a Tourist in China

Alipay and WeChat Pay power 90% of transactions in China, and tourists can now use both apps without a Chinese bank account using TourPass and foreign cards.

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China Packing List: What to Bring and What to Buy There
Planning

China Packing List: What to Bring and What to Buy There

Pack light, buy local, and download the right apps before you land: this checklist covers what you must bring and what you can save money on in China.

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Chinese Food for First-Timers: What and How to Order
Food

Chinese Food for First-Timers: What and How to Order

Chinese restaurant menus overwhelm first-timers with hundreds of unfamiliar dishes, but ordering well comes down to mastering five core categories.

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Trenes de Alta Velocidad en China: Cómo Reservar Billetes y Qué Esperar
Transport

Trenes de Alta Velocidad en China: Cómo Reservar Billetes y Qué Esperar

La red ferroviaria de alta velocidad de China cubre 45.000 km y alcanza 350 km/h, pero reservar billetes como extranjero requiere aplicaciones y documentos específicos.

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