Best Time to Visit China: A Month-by-Month Guide
When to go to China for good weather and fewer crowds, region by region, which holidays to avoid, and where to go if you can only travel in summer or winter.
Seeing Giant Pandas in Chengdu: The Complete Guide
Where to see giant pandas in and around Chengdu, the best time of day to visit, how to book tickets, and the panda bases worth the trip beyond the city.
Essential Apps for China: Payments, Maps, Taxis and Staying Online
The apps that make a trip to China easy, from Alipay and WeChat to maps, taxis, trains and translation, plus how to keep WhatsApp, Google and Instagram working.
China with Kids: A Family Travel Guide
Planning a family trip to China? The best destinations for children, how trains and tickets work for kids, food, health, strollers and how to keep everyone happy.
First Trip to China: Which Cities Should You Choose?
How to choose the right cities for your first trip to China, from the classic Beijing, Xi'an and Shanghai trio to nature, food and slow-travel add-ons, and how long to stay in each.
Which Section of the Great Wall Should You Visit? Mutianyu, Badaling, Jinshanling and More
A clear comparison of the Great Wall sections near Beijing: how far they are, how crowded, how hard the walk, and which one suits families, photographers and hikers.
Do You Need a Visa for China in 2026? Visa-Free Rules by Passport
Who can visit China visa-free in 2026: UAE, Saudi and Gulf passports, the UK and most of Europe, plus the 240-hour transit option for US travellers.
Halal Food in China: A City-by-City Guide for Muslim Travellers
Where to find halal food in Beijing, Xi'an, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu and more, which dishes to try, how to spot halal restaurants and where to pray.
How to Pay in China as a Tourist: Alipay, WeChat Pay and Cash
China runs on mobile payments. How to link your Visa or Mastercard to Alipay and WeChat Pay, what it costs, and how much cash to carry.