Everything you need to know about traveling to China with us — visas, payments, food, safety, and more.
Visa and Entry
It depends on your nationality. Citizens of 50+ countries qualify for 15-day visa-free entry. We provide a full eligibility check for every traveller and handle full tourist/business visa applications for those who need them.
If you have a confirmed onward ticket to a third country within 144 hours (6 days), you can enter visa-free through designated ports in Shanghai, Beijing, Guangdong, and other regions. We can help you plan an itinerary that qualifies.
Visa-free stays cannot be extended. If you have a tourist visa (L visa), extensions are possible but must be arranged at local Entry-Exit Administration offices. We recommend planning your full trip duration before arrival.
Payments and Logistics
WeChat Pay and Alipay are the standard. We help you set up an account before arrival. International cards work at most hotels and large retailers, but cash or mobile payment is needed at local restaurants and markets. We provide a prepaid FX card as backup.
We can arrange a China Unicom or China Mobile SIM card for pickup at the airport or your hotel on arrival day. Most airports also sell SIM cards at arrivals halls. Your guide can help activate it.
Tours and Guides
All ChinaTravelPlus tours are 100% private. Your group, your pace, your interests. We never mix travellers from different bookings. Even solo travellers receive a private guide and vehicle.
All guides are fluent English speakers with professional interpretation training. Many also speak Cantonese, Mandarin dialects, or other languages on request. We match guides to your language preference.
4-6 weeks ahead for peak seasons (Chinese New Year, Golden Week, summer holidays). 2-3 weeks for standard travel. We can often accommodate shorter notice — contact us and we will tell you what is achievable.
Food and Dietary
Yes. We have organized tours for vegetarian, vegan, halal, gluten-free, and allergy-specific travellers. We brief every restaurant in advance. Your guide carries a dietary card in Mandarin for markets and smaller eateries.
China is generally very safe. Violent crime against foreigners is extremely rare. Petty theft is less common than in many Western cities. Our private guides accompany you throughout, and we provide 24/7 emergency contact.