First Trip

A calmer starting point for first-time visitors.

The Great Wall winding across green mountains near Beijing
Plan Your Trip

Your First 10 Days in China: A Route That Actually Works

Shanghai skyline beside the Huangpu River at dusk
Places

Where to Stay in Shanghai for Your First Visit

Modern train traveling through a green landscape
Travel Essentials

China by High-Speed Train: The First-Timer's Planning Guide

Historic stone towers along the Great Wall near Beijing
Places

Beijing for First-Time Visitors: What Deserves 4 Days

Traveler making a contactless payment with a phone
Travel Essentials

Payments in China: What to Prepare Before You Land

Karst mountains reflected in a calm river in southern China
Places

Guilin or Yangshuo: Where Should You Stay?