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China

Great Wall to Shanghai skyline — a continent in one country

China rewards travellers who commit to a two-week trip: the Great Wall and Forbidden City in Beijing, futuristic Shanghai, terracotta warriors in Xi'an, and Li River karsts in Guilin. High-speed rail makes the classic loop fast; pre-book skip-the-line tickets on Klook and pack an eSIM that works around the Great Firewall.

Popular destinations in China

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Everything else for your China trip

Flights, cars and travel insurance — the essentials, all in one place.

Flights to China

Compare fares across airlines with Aviasales cashback on select routes.

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Rent a car

Localrent aggregates 500+ rental suppliers with free cancellation.

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Travel insurance

EKTA covers medical, cancellation and luggage — quote in under a minute.

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Travel essentials for China

Hand-picked partners we'd actually use ourselves — grouped by what you'll need first.

Install a VPN BEFORE you fly to China

Google, Gmail, WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and most Western sites are blocked by the Great Firewall. nordvpn.com is also blocked inside China, so download the app and activate your subscription while you're still at home.

Get NordVPN before you go

Tours & experiences

Compare Klook, KKday and WeGoTrip — different operators, different exclusives.

Tours & activities on Klook

Skip-the-line tickets, day trips, theme parks and food tours — Klook's Asia-Pacific inventory is unmatched.

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More experiences on KKday

KKday often lists local Japan, Taiwan, Korea and Hong Kong tours that Klook doesn't — worth comparing side by side.

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Audio walking tours on WeGoTrip

Self-guided city walks with audio narration on your phone — great for Rome, Paris, Barcelona, Tokyo, Kyoto and beyond.

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Airport transfers

Budget vs. premium vs. concierge — pick what matches the trip.

Kiwitaxi

Budget

Fixed-price airport pickup in 100+ countries — budget-friendly, driver waiting when you land.

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GetTransfer

Premium

Private premium transfers, long-distance rides and chauffeur options — pick your car class before you fly.

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Welcome Pickups

Concierge

Meet-and-greet English-speaking drivers in major cities — extra hand-holding for first-time visitors.

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Stay connected — compare eSIM

Three providers, side by side. Yesim usually wins on price; Airalo has the widest network; Saily is the cleanest app.

Airalo

The best-known eSIM marketplace — reliable coverage in 200+ countries, regional Asia/EU packs.

Get Airalo eSIM

Yesim

Best rate

Often cheapest for Asia and Europe with unlimited daily plans — worth comparing before you buy.

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Saily

From the makers of NordVPN — clean app, transparent pricing, strong for shorter trips.

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Everything else

Bag storage between check-out and flight, and a VPN for public Wi-Fi (or the Great Firewall).

Radical Storage

Drop your bags at a partner shop in 1000+ cities — perfect for early arrivals and late check-outs.

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NordVPN

Critical for China

Essential in China — unblock Google, Gmail, WhatsApp and Instagram. Install BEFORE you fly (nordvpn.com is blocked inside China).

Get NordVPN

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