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China Travel Tips and Information

China Travel Tips and Information

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Official NamePeople's Republic of China
Population1,338,319,267
CapitalBeijing
Country CodeCN
LanguageStandard Chinese
Country Code (international calls)86

The flight time to China is approximately 14~15 hours. Check the climate, currency, religion, manners, other information of China below. Wishing you pleasant travels to China.


Located in East Asia, China is the world’s second-largest country measured by land area and is also one of the world’s most populous countries. China’s capital Beijing is an influential political, educational and cultural center that is famous for dominating the technology and science mass manufacturing industry.

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Visa and Immigration Procedures to China

There are various visa categories to enter China. Visa category C is for foreign crew members booking their ticket through aircraft, trains, and ships engaged in cross-border transport activities. Visa category D is for nationals looking to reside in China permanently. Visa category G is for foreigners who intend on transiting through China. There are many other visa categories to choose from depending on your reason for visiting China. The first step is to choose your visa category, then you must submit an application to the Chinese Embassy describing your desired type, length, and purpose of travel. The requirements for each visa are different so if you are unsure, please double check with your embassy to see which visa you need to obtain.

Things/Items Allowed into China

Passengers aged 18 or above can freely import 400 individual cigarettes, 2 bottles of alcohol, and a reasonable amount of perfume. Precious items like laptops, cameras, and jewelry must be declared on your air ticket upon arrival to avoid any limitations while leaving China.

Things/Items Forbidden out of China

・Precious Jewels and Metals ・Pornographic Material ・Beef ・Sheep or Lamb Meat ・Valuable Animals, Plants and Seeds

Things/Items Forbidden into China

・Guns and Ammunition ・Explosives and Explosive Materials ・Radio Receivers or Transmitters ・Knives and Weapons ・Drugs

China - Direct Flights to Major Airports

Airports handling direct flights toBeijing Capital International Airport・Hong Kong International Airport ・Ninoy Aquino International Airport ・Taoyuan International Airport ・Cairo International Airport ・Hamad International Airport etc.

Airports handling direct flights toShanghai Pudong International Airport・Charles de Gaulle Airport ・Kuala Lumpur International Airport ・Frankfurt Airport ・Copenhagen Airport ・Istanbul Atatürk Airport etc.

Airports handling direct flights toGuangzhou Baiyun International Airport・Sheremetyevo International Airport ・Addis Ababa Bole International Airport ・King Khalid International Airport ・Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport ・Soekarno–Hatta International Airport etc.

Airports handling direct flights toChengdu Shuangliu International Airport・Ngurah Rai International Airport ・San Francisco International Airport ・Kuala Lumpur International Airport etc.

Airports handling direct flights toKunming Changshui International Airport・Yangon International Airport ・Hong Kong International Airport ・Incheon International Airport ・Bandaranaike International Airport ・Phuket International Airport etc.

Flight Routes to China

Travelers can find direct flights to China from major airports such as Cairo International Airport, Hamad International Airport, Taoyuan International Airport and Narita International Airport. One of China's main airports, Beijing Capital International Airport, is close to the city and offers domestic flights to other locations within China.