About GoChinaTravel
The most detailed, trustworthy English-language China travel guides for foreign visitors
Who We Are
GoChinaTravel is an English-language content platform focused on inbound tourism to China. Our readers are travelers from around the world planning their first trip to China, who need practical, verified information for every step โ from visas to payments, transport to food.
Our team consists of travel researchers who have lived and worked in China, combining on-the-ground experience, official government sources, and feedback from our traveler community to create content that surpasses existing guides in both depth and accuracy.
What We Cover
- In-depth guides to 14 Chinese cities (Beijing, Shanghai, Xi'an, Chengdu, Guilin, Zhangjiajie and more)
- 15 topic guides (payments, high-speed rail, internet access, taxis, food, safety, hotels, packing, tax refunds, etiquette, best time to visit, Tiger Leaping Gorge hiking, Harbin Ice Festival, eSIM comparison)
- 6 visa guides (240-hour transit exemption, L tourist visa, visa-free countries, ports, overstay penalties, US/UK/Canada visa rules)
- Practical tools (currency converter, packing checklist, visa checker, AI trip planner)
- Real traveler community Q&A
Our Information Sources
Every guide is fact-checked against these primary sources before publication:
- National Immigration Administration (NIA) official announcements โ visa and entry policies
- 12367 Immigration Service Hotline โ transit visa exemption details
- China Railway 12306 official website โ high-speed rail schedules and booking
- Official attraction websites โ ticket prices, opening hours, reservation requirements
- Alipay/WeChat Pay official documentation โ foreign card binding and fees
- On-the-ground research and traveler community feedback โ real-world experience and latest changes
Our Standards
- Every guide is at least 5,000-8,000 words, covering the complete information need for that topic
- All prices, times, and policy information are verified at publication and regularly re-checked
- Affiliate recommendations are based on real testing and comparison โ we do not accept payment for ranking adjustments
- Errors are corrected within 48 hours of discovery, with the update date noted on the page
Contact Us
If you find any outdated or incorrect information, or have content suggestions, please contact us via the email at the bottom of this page. We take every piece of feedback seriously.