First Time in China: Your Complete 2026 Guide
WELCOME TO CHINA
Your First China Journey
Everything you need to know — from entry to itinerary. We've answered every question so you can travel with total confidence.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Do You Need a Visa?
(2026 Policy Update)
China has dramatically simplified entry for international travelers. Here's what you need to know.
15-Day Visa-Free Entry
Citizens from USA, UK, Canada, Australia, and most EU countries can enter visa-free for up to 15 days — no application needed.
47 Countries
Updated 2026
30-Day Visa-Free Policy
Extended policy for 47 eligible countries — stay up to 30 days for tourism, business, visiting relatives, or transit. Valid through Dec 2026.
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240-Hour Transit Visa-Free
Passing through China? Enjoy up to 10 days visa-free in major cities including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Chengdu.
Transit Option
Not eligible for visa-free?
We provide official invitation letters
to support your visa application.
Contact us for full visa assistance →
WE'VE GOT YOU COVERED
We Solve the
"Scary"
Parts for You
First-timers often worry about language, payment, and internet. Here's how we make it seamless.
English-Speaking Local Guides
All our guides are fluent English speakers with deep local knowledge. No language barrier — just genuine conversation and real insight.
No Hidden Traps
Zero forced shopping stops. Zero commission restaurants. Zero surprise fees. Our price is our price — transparent from day one.
Seamless Payment & Internet
We help you set up Alipay or WeChat Pay before you arrive, arrange SIM cards, and prepare you for life in a cashless-mobile China.
WHERE TO START
Best Itineraries for
First-Timers
These routes are designed for maximum impact with minimum overwhelm — perfect entry points into the real China.
4 Days
Hunan
Zhangjiajie Avatar Family Camp
Start with a wow. The floating sandstone pillars of Zhangjiajie are the most dramatic landscape in China — and the most memorable first impression.
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5 Days
Zhejiang
Jiangnan Family Slow Travel
West Lake, silk weavers, dragon well tea, and water towns. Zhejiang is China at its most graceful — ideal for a gentle, enriching first visit.
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3 Days
Guangdong
Chaoshan Food & Coastal Odyssey
UNESCO heritage, legendary street food, and a Pacific Island sunset. Compact, delicious, and unforgettable.
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7 Days
Yunnan
Timeless Yunnan Slow Journey
Lijiang's cobblestones, Dali's lakeside cafes, Shangri-La's monasteries. Yunnan at a pace that lets you actually feel China.
Explore Yunnan
First Time Doesn't Mean
Second Best
We make your first China journey the most memorable one. Tell us your dates and we'll do the rest.