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Fifty practical guides for foreigners in China — from the first visa question to setting up a company. Every guide has a last-verified date and official sources.
China at a Glance: Regions, Seasons, and What to Expect
A practical orientation to China’s regions, climate, costs and travel rhythm — so you can choose where to go and how long to stay.
Start hereChina Visa Types Explained: Tourist, Business, Student, Work and Transit
Which Chinese visa fits your trip, what each one is for, and how the application actually works.
Start hereChina’s Visa-Free and Transit Policies in 2026
How visa-free entry and transit-without-visa work, who can use them, and the rules that catch travellers out.
Start hereArriving in China: Immigration, Customs and Health Checks
What happens at the airport, what to fill in, what customs allows, and how to get through quickly.
Start hereHow to Register Your Stay in China (Hotels, Apartments and Friends’ Homes)
The registration rule foreigners often miss, and how to avoid a fine or a problem at the hotel.
Start hereChina Travel Checklist: Documents, Apps, Money and SIM Cards
A practical pre-departure checklist so you do not land in China without the basics.
Start hereBest Time to Visit China: Weather, Holidays and Crowds
How to choose a season and avoid the weeks when transport and hotels become expensive and crowded.
Start hereChina Travel Insurance: What It Covers and What It Doesn’t
How to choose insurance that actually helps in China, including medical evacuation and exclusions.