Practical guides for planning a trip to China: visa-free entry, the best time to visit, pacing a route, preparing before you fly and briefing us for a team event. Check current official guidance before you book.
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Planning a route at a comfortable pace
How many cities to choose, how to count travel days and when to take the train or fly.
Preparing for a journey in China
A checklist for a first trip to mainland China: entry rules, payments, mobile data and train tickets.
The best time to visit China
Seasons by region, holiday weeks to avoid and routes that suit each time of year.
Visa-free entry to China
Who can visit without a visa, for how long, and what to check before booking. Checked 8 November 2026.
Writing a team travel brief
What to include when you ask us to plan a meeting, team retreat or incentive trip in China.