China

China! Great place to travel! China is home to almost as many things to do and places to visit than the size of the country itself (9.5 million square km).

Whether the Great Wall of China is on your bucket list or seeing Zhangjiajie, the supposed inspiration for the Hollywood movie Avatar, there is something for everyone!

A word of warning, traveling in China can be quite a culture shock. Split crotch pants are most definitely a thing.

Strange and confusing border customs exist, and the sheer number of people can be extremely overwhelming. But don’t let that deter you, the sights around China are well worth the troubles!

Best Articles For Planning Travel in China

Infographics on Travel in China

    • Capital City – Beijing
    • Currency – Yuan
    • Population – 1.3 Billion
    • Official Language – Mandarin
    • Religion – Taoism, Buddhism, Chinese Folk Religion

Travel insurance is something I never leave home without and my go to provider is World Nomads – it’s just not worth the risk!

Cheap airfares can always be found on Skyscanner and Momondo – between those you’ll find a great deal!

Hostels and hostels can be found in almost every destination you can think of on Booking.com!

Guidebooks are plenty, but Lonely Planet have been the ones to turn to for years for a reason!

Booking a guide doesn’t have to be difficult with GetYourGuide – book before tours book out!

Book buses, ferries and trains on 12Go.Asia and Bookaway for most Southeast Asian countries!

Still have questions about travel in China?

Do you still have questions about traveling in China? I’d love to help you out with whatever you need to know, or specific tips/tricks to make your journey easier.

The best way is to leave a comment on any of the posts (I’ll respond to each and everyone) or you can contact me easily by email – ben@horizonunknown.com



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    China! Great place to travel! China is home to almost as many things to do and places to visit than the size of the country itself (9.5 million square km).

    Whether the Great Wall of China is on your bucket list or seeing Zhangjiajie, the supposed inspiration for the Hollywood movie Avatar, there is something for everyone!

    A word of warning, traveling in China can be quite a culture shock. Split crotch pants are most definitely a thing.

    Strange and confusing border customs exist, and the sheer number of people can be extremely overwhelming. But don’t let that deter you, the sights around China are well worth the troubles!

    Best Articles For Planning Travel in China

    China 14 day travel itinerary

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    Catch the train from Chengdu to Zhangjiajie, China

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    Infographics on Travel in China

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    Quick Facts on how to travel China

    • Capital City – Beijing
    • Currency – Yuan
    • Population – 1.3 Billion
    • Official Language – Mandarin
    • Religion – Taoism, Buddhism, Chinese Folk Religion
     
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    Best Travel Booking Resources For China

    Travel insurance is something I never leave home without and my go to provider is World Nomads – it’s just not worth the risk! Cheap airfares can always be found on Skyscanner and Momondo – between those you’ll find a great deal! Hostels and hostels can be found in almost every destination you can think of on Booking.com! Guidebooks are plenty, but Lonely Planet have been the ones to turn to for years for a reason! Booking a guide doesn’t have to be difficult with GetYourGuide – book before tours book out! Book buses, ferries and trains on 12Go.Asia and Bookaway for most Southeast Asian countries!  

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    China 14 day travel itinerary

    14 Days in China Itinerary – Explore This Ancient Land With This Guide

    With a great 14 days in China travel itinerary, you can cover much of this ancient and vast country. From …
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    Longsheng Rice Terrace day trip from Guilin, China

    Explore Longsheng Longyi Rice Terraces – China

    Visiting Longsheng Longji Rice Terraces is like driving to the ocean – except the ripples aren’t the gentle ocean waves, …
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    Long distance trains in China are pretty amazing. Fast, comfortable, and considering the distance, they cover, affordable. Catching a train …
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    Still have questions about travel in China?

    Do you still have questions about traveling in China? I’d love to help you out with whatever you need to know, or specific tips/tricks to make your journey easier. The best way is to leave a comment on any of the posts (I’ll respond to each and everyone) or you can contact me easily by email – ben@horizonunknown.com
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