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About China Travel Bible

Last updated October 4, 2026

China Travel Bible exists for one reason: the practical side of visiting China — visas, payments, trains, apps, hotels — changes fast, and most English-language advice online is years out of date. We keep one job in focus: telling you what actually works right now.

What we cover

  • Entry & visas — visa-free transit policies, border practicalities, and the paperwork you genuinely need.
  • Money & connectivity — Alipay/WeChat Pay setup, eSIMs, VPNs, and which Western apps work.
  • Getting around — high-speed rail, airports, metro systems, taxis and ride-hailing.
  • Destinations & itineraries — where to go, how long to stay, and realistic day-by-day routes.

How we keep guides current

Policies like the 240-hour visa-free transit scheme are updated regularly. Every guide carries a visible "last updated" date, and we re-verify the essentials — entry rules, payment flows, booking platforms — on a rolling basis. When something changes materially, the guide changes the same week.

Our editorial promise

  • No sponsored fluff: recommendations reflect what we'd tell a friend.
  • Numbers over adjectives: real prices, real travel times, real opening hours.
  • Always verify: we link to official sources for anything that can get you turned away at the border.

Editorial note: China Travel Bible is an independent publication and is not affiliated with any government agency or tourism board. Visa and entry policies can change at short notice — always confirm with your airline and the official Chinese immigration authorities before you travel.

Business inquiries

For corrections, partnership or advertising questions, reach us at hello@chinatravelbible.com.

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