China Travel Blog — 57 Expert Guides

The ExploreChina Holidays blog features 57 expert guides for Australian travellers planning a premium China holiday. Browse practical advice on Chinese visas (including the visa-free 30-day entry policy through 2026), the best months to visit Beijing, Shanghai, Xi'an and Chengdu, packing checklists for spring, summer, autumn and winter, food guides for Peking duck, dim sum and regional cuisines, and group travel tips for seniors, retirement villages, school groups and community organisations. Our most popular guides cover the Great Wall of China (Mutianyu vs Badaling), the Terracotta Warriors in Xi'an, the Bund in Shanghai, travelling with medication, mobility-friendly tours and jet-lag recovery for older travellers. Every guide is written by the ExploreChina team and backed by China Travel Service (CTS), founded in 1928. Book a curated tour and get personal help from our local Sydney-based team.