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Five thousand years, moving fast

China

Five thousand years of history alongside gleaming megacities — the Great Wall, the Forbidden City, terracotta armies, and karst rivers, on a vast and fast-moving scale.

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The Great Wall at Jinshanling
The Great Wall at Jinshanling
The Bund skyline, Shanghai
The Bund skyline, Shanghai
Karst peaks on the Li River
Karst peaks on the Li River
Capital
Beijing
Language
Mandarin Chinese
Currency
CNY (Renminbi)
Power
220 V · plug type A, C, I
Best time
Apr–May & Sep–Oct (mild · clear)
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What makes China, China

The Great Wall
Forbidden City
Terracotta Army
Giant panda
Silk lantern
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Get to China & get around

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Do & see

Things to do in China

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Where to go

Notable places in China

The Great Wall at Jinshanling
The Great Wall at Jinshanling
01

Beijing

The Great Wall at Mutianyu, the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, and the Summer Palace.

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The Terracotta Army, Xi’an
The Terracotta Army, Xi’an
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Xi’an

Home of the Terracotta Army, an intact city wall, and the start of the ancient Silk Road.

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The Bund skyline, Shanghai
The Bund skyline, Shanghai
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Shanghai

Futuristic skyline on the Bund, colonial-era streets, and China’s most cosmopolitan dining.

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Karst peaks on the Li River
Karst peaks on the Li River
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Guilin & Yangshuo

Misty karst mountains along the Li River — the landscape of classical Chinese painting.

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The big picture

About China

Five thousand years of history alongside gleaming megacities — the Great Wall, the Forbidden City, terracotta armies, and karst rivers, on a vast and fast-moving scale.

Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0

The Forbidden City, Beijing
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Visa info

China visa: Most nationalities need a visa, though many cities offer 72/144-hour visa-free transit and an expanding visa-free list. Check China’s embassy rules for your passport before booking.
Visa rules change frequently. Always confirm with the official embassy or consulate of China for your nationality before booking flights.
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