Voltage and Plugs The supply voltage in China is 220V. The normal socket shape is shown in the picture. Most luxury hotel rooms are equipped with universal sockets, and guests can also rent adapters at the hotel’s front desk. Socket Dialling Chinese Numbers When you dial a landline number in China from a foreign mobile […]
Shopping in China
Currency The official currency of China is the renminbi (abbreviated RMB or CNY), also called yuan. Yuan come in 1, 10, 20, 50 and 100 yuan notes and 1-yuan coins. Each yuan divides into 10 jiao. The country also uses 5 jiao and 1 jiao coins. Payment Methods The most convenient payments methods in China […]
The Best Seasons to Travel China
Spring (March-May) China’s major tourist cities embrace the spring from March to May. Why not take a trip to China during Easter? Here are a few special places to visit during spring:Nyingchi, Xizang(Tibet): April is peach blossom season, wild peach trees bloom on the plateau and perfectly contrast against a background of snowy peaks.Luoyang, Henan […]
The Climate Across China
The Climate Across China North China North China includes Beijing Municipality, Tianjin Municipality, Hebei Province, Shanxi Province, and the central part of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Generally, the area has a temperate monsoon climate, with hot and rainy summers and cold and dry winters. Take Beijing, for example. In summer (June-August), the average temperature is […]
Accommodation
The major tourist cities in China offer a wide variety of accommodation options to meet the needs of different visitors. Options include well-known international hotel chains, boutique hotels, and guesthouses. International Chain Hotels: Well-known international hotel chains can be found in all major tourist cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, Hangzhou, Xi’an, Chengdu, and Chongqing. Boutique […]
Transport
Air: China’s principal international airports are in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Chengdu, Xi’an and Kunming. There are direct flights between these cities and major European departure points such as Paris, London, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Rome, Madrid, and Athens. Paris London Frankfurt Amsterdam Rome Madrid Athens Beijing √ √ √ √ √ √ √ Shanghai […]
China Visas
Passport requirement Visitors must present their original passport with at least six months’ remaining validity and at least two blank pages for the visa. How to get a Chinese visa Chinese Visa Application Service Centre Invitation Letters The invitation letter is one of the main supporting documents you need to submit when applying for a […]
Why choose China
1. China has the most World Heritage sites in Asia In 2025, the “Xixia Imperial Tombs” became China’s 60th UNESCO World Heritage Site. Today, the country has the most World Heritage Sites in Asia. The sites include cultural and natural landscapes such as the Great Wall, the Palace Museum (the Forbidden City), the Temple of […]
🇨🇳 Must-Download Apps Before Traveling to China 📱
If you’re about to fly to China for travel or business, here’s a list of apps we strongly recommend downloading and setting up beforeyou depart—especially payment apps, as setting them up after arrival can be tricky: 📲 Essential App List: 💡 Pre-Departure Tips: Prioritize Payment App Setup! For Alipay and WeChat Pay, we recommend binding […]
China Fun Travel: Top 10 Must-Try Experiences Loved by Tourists
China’s inbound tourism is really booming! 🔥 Thanks to visa-free policies and convenient payment options, more and more people are starting “spontaneous trips to China.” CFT has compiled the most popular experiences among foreign tourists—let’s see what they’re really into! 👇 ❶ Panda Base “Star-Chasing” 🐼 Chengdu’s Giant Panda Breeding Research Base is a must-visit […]