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For International Travelers

Discover China,
Your Way

48+ countries enjoy 30-day visa-free travel โ€ข Ancient wonders, futuristic cities & breathtaking nature

High-Speed Rail
Efficient & Comfortable
Easy Apps
Alipay โ€ข Didi โ€ข Trip.com

Top 6 Cities for International Visitors 2026

Based on 2025 visitor data and traveler feedback

Bei Jing
1

Bei Jing

Great Wall & Forbidden City Explore the Ancient Capital Stroll Hutongs & Taste Authentic Peking Duck!

๐Ÿฏ Forbidden City ๐Ÿงฑ Great Wall ๐Ÿ˜๏ธ Hutongs
๐Ÿฆ† Peking Duck ๐Ÿ“ Central Axis
Shang Hai
2

Shang Hai

Neon Nights in Shanghai: The Magic East Climb Lujiazui Skyscrapers & Enjoy The Bund Lights!

๐ŸŒ‰ The Bund ๐Ÿ™๏ธ Lujiazui ๐ŸŒƒ Skyline
๐ŸฅŸ Soup Dumplings ๐Ÿ‘— Fashion
Chengdu
5

Cheng Du

Pandas & Hotpot Lifestyle Relax in Tea Houses & Watch Sichuan Opera Magic!

๐Ÿผ Pandas ๐Ÿฒ Hotpot โ˜• Tea Houses
๐ŸŽญ Sichuan Opera ๐Ÿ›‹๏ธ Relaxed Lifestyle
xian
7

Xi An

Terracotta Army & Ancient Silk Road Walk the City Wall & Taste Roujiamo, Travel Through History!

๐Ÿบ Terracotta Army ๐Ÿฐ City Wall ๐Ÿฅช Roujiamo
๐Ÿ• Giant Wild Goose Pagoda ๐Ÿ“œ History
hangzhou
10

Hang Zhou

West Lake & Paradise Boat on West Lake & Sip Longjing Tea, Experience Serenity!

๐ŸŒŠ West Lake ๐Ÿต Longjing Tea ๐Ÿž๏ธ Jiangnan
๐Ÿ˜๏ธ Water Towns ๐Ÿ’ป E-commerce
Guilin
10

Gui Lin

Li River & Scenic Mountains Bamboo Rafting & Cycling, Picture-perfect Scenery!

๐Ÿž๏ธ Karst Mountains ๐Ÿ›ถ Li River ๐Ÿšดโ€โ™‚๏ธ Cycling
๐ŸŒ„ Landscapes ๐ŸŽ‹ Bamboo Rafts

Popular Travel Routes for Foreign Visitors

Golden Triangle
Rank #1 8-10 Days

Golden Triangle Classic Tour

Beijing โ†’ Xi'an โ†’ Shanghai

Great Wall Forbidden City Terracotta Army
Ancient City Wall Bamboo Rafts
Panda
Rank #2 7-10 Days

Chengdu Panda & Guilin Karst Tour

Chengdu โ†’ Guilin/Yangshuo โ†’ Beijing

Great Wall Terracotta Warriors Modern Shanghai
Avatar
Rank #3 10-14 Days

China Ancient History & Culture Tour

Shanghai โ†’ Hangzhou โ†’ Suzhou

Great Wall Terracotta Warriors Modern Shanghai

Travel Essentials for Foreign Tourists

Visa Made Easy

  • โœ“
    48 countries enjoy 30-day visa-free entry (extended to Dec 2026)
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    Hainan 30-day visa-free
  • โœ“
    240-hour transit visa-free in many cities

Must-Have Apps

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Alipay Tour Pass
Best for international cards
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Didi + Trip.com
Transport & tickets

Pro Tips

  • โ€ข Get a reliable VPN before arrival
  • โ€ข Use Trip.com to book high-speed trains
  • โ€ข Real-name verification needed for transport
  • โ€ข Spring & Autumn = best seasons