China travel guides

Hainan, Cruise and Tour-Group Visa-Free Policies

Compare Hainan, cruise and organised tour-group visa-free policies and their geographic and eligibility conditions.

Check China's tourist VAT refund eligibility, prepare shop documents, complete departure-port validation and understand instant refunds.

Compare China tourist visa fees by nationality and application location, including possible visa-center service charges.

Book China train tickets with a foreign passport, understand ticket release and advance requests, and manage sold-out trains or changes.

Build a China trip budget from real room and transport quotes, compare booking terms and allow for payment, baggage and transfer costs.

Check China visa requirements for US citizens, including tourist visa steps and visa-free or transit options that may apply.

Compare China’s visa-free entry schemes, eligible passports, permitted purposes, stay limits and practical arrival requirements.

Explain food allergies, vegetarian, vegan and halal requirements in China, check ingredients and preparation, and prepare useful Chinese phrases.

Book and take a domestic flight in mainland China with a foreign passport, including airport checks, baggage, online check-in and delays.

Find toilets, drinking water, luggage storage and charging help in China, with useful Chinese phrases and offline preparation.

Learn how to reserve Forbidden City tickets, what visitors need to book with a passport, and what to expect at entry.

Understand hotel check-in for foreign visitors in China, how to choose accommodation, and what to do if staff cannot process your passport.