Travel Guide

Practical Tips

Visa Application

Most visitors to mainland China need a tourist (L) visa. Applying is simple when you know the steps:

• Apply 1–2 months before your planned arrival date
• Prepare a valid passport, application form and one photo
• Provide flight bookings and hotel reservations
• Check if your country is eligible for visa-free transit or visa-free entry
• We can issue a formal invitation letter to support your application

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When to Go

Best (and Worst & Cheapest) Times to Visit China

• Best overall: April–May and September–October — mild weather and clear skies nationwide.
• Cheapest: December–February (except Spring Festival) and July–August shoulder periods offer lower prices.
• Avoid crowds: Chinese national holidays (Spring Festival & Golden Week in early October) bring huge domestic travel.
• Regional tips: Northern China is best in spring/autumn; Yunnan & Guizhou are pleasant nearly year-round.

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