Ultimate China Travel Guide for Foreign Visitors

✨ Your Trusted Companion for a Seamless China Journey


🧳 1. Pre-Departure Preparation

1.1 🛂 Visa & Entry Policies

Visa Types:

  • L Visa (Tourist): Valid for 30–90 days, requires application in advance.
  • 144-Hour Visa-Free Transit 🕓: For 54 countries (e.g., 🇺🇸 🇨🇦 🇬🇧 🇯🇵 🇰🇷), with confirmed onward ticket.
  • 72-Hour Visa-Free Transit 🕒: Available in select cities like Changsha and Guilin.

Required Documents: 📄 Passport (valid for 6+ months)
✈️ Round-trip flight tickets
🏨 Hotel reservations
📝 Application form & recent photo

🌐 Apply online: China Visa Application Service Center

💡 YiVoyage Perks:
✔️ Visa-Free Consultation – Real-time guidance for 144-hour policy
✔️ Flight planning assistance


🛬 2. Arrival Process

2.1 🛃 Immigration & Customs

  • No arrival card required in most cases.
  • Show passport, visa & return ticket.
  • Prohibited Items: 🥩 Fresh meat, 🍎 fruits, 💵 cash over $5,000.
  • Duty-Free Limit: ¥5,000 (~$700) personal goods.

2.2 🚗 Airport Transfers

💼 YiVoyage Premium Pickup

  • Book English/Japanese/Korean-speaking drivers
  • All costs included (tolls & parking)
  • Available in 37 cities 🏙️

2.3 💱 Essentials at the Airport

  • 💸 Currency exchange counters available
  • 🚇 Buy city-specific transport cards:
    • Beijing: Yikatong
    • Shanghai: Public Transportation Card

🚶‍♀️ 3. Daily Travel Essentials

3.1 💰 Payments & Budgeting

  • Mobile Payments:
    ✅ Alipay / WeChat Pay accepted almost everywhere
    💳 Use international cards or YiVoyage’s Travel Pass
  • Cash still needed for:
    🚕 Local taxis
    🏞️ Rural areas
    🛍️ Small vendors

3.2 🎎 Authentic Cultural Experiences

🌟 YiVoyage Exclusives:

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🚨 4. Emergency Support

4.1 📞 24/7 Multilingual Hotline

📱 +86-180-1261-2617 (English, 中文, 日本語, 한국어)

💊 Medical help: Assist at international hospitals
📄 Lost passport? We coordinate with embassies
☔ Weather delays? We rearrange your itinerary


🎯 5. Expert Travel Tips

5.1 🧠 Avoiding Tourist Traps

✅ Eat with confidence:

  • Beijing: "Sihe Xuan" 四合轩
  • Shanghai: "Lao Jishi" 老吉士

🛍️ Shop smart:

  • Hangzhou Silk Museum 🧵
  • Chengdu Panda Center Official Store 🐼

5.2 🎉 Seasonal Specials

🎆 Lunar New Year Package:

  • 🍽️ Dumpling class with locals
  • 🎡 VIP temple fair pass
  • 🎇 Private fireworks viewing
  • 🎁 Free red envelope templates

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Only 20 families accepted – early booking recommended!


🤝 Why YiVoyage?

🌏 Cultural Authenticity: 300+ heritage artists & guides
🔍 No Hidden Fees: "Price Lock Guarantee"
🧠 Real Experts: No AI itineraries – 10+ years of local experience
🛡️ Safety First: Emergency response within 1 hour


🚀 Plan Your Journey Today

📍 Official Site: YiVoyage.com
📧 Email: fengyt1997@outlook.com
📲 WeChat / Phone: +86-180-1261-2617


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