City guides and practical guides for a trip to China: what to see and what to book, the rules that apply to you, the apps you will need, and what things cost.
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Xi’an and the north-west ·
Where to stay in Xi’an, area by area: inside the city wall, by the Big Wild Goose Pagoda or near Xi’an North, with metro links, the airport, December prices and winter heating.
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Xi’an and the north-west ·
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Beijing and the north ·
Trip planning ·
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Festivals and holidays ·
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The cities and regions of China, each with what to see, what needs booking ahead and how to get around.
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What to sort out before you fly and once you land, grouped by question and in the order a trip asks for them.
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The festivals and customs a visitor meets in China, with their dates and what they change for a trip.
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The months that work, region by region, and the holiday weeks to avoid.
Step 2
Who can enter without a visa, for how long, and what the border asks for.
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Staying online from the moment you land: eSIM, roaming and the apps that need data.
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Alipay, WeChat Pay, cards and cash, and what each one costs you.
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Trains between cities, DiDi and taxis in town: booking, stations, airport pickups and what to expect.
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