Great Wall of China
An iconic symbol of China stretching over 13,000 miles.
~3 h ~US$10
Entry Requirements
Visa Overview
Visa Required For Most International Travelers; Evisa Options Available For Some Countries.
Passport Validity
6 Months
Digital Forms
Health declaration form, Visa application form
Cash Declaration Limit
$10000 Usd
Alcohol/Tobacco Limits
1l Alcohol, 200 Cigarettes
Safety & Security
Safety Rating
Medium
Travel Advisory
No advice against travel
Pickpocketing Risk
Medium
Night Safety
Caution
Common Scams
- Fake tour guides
- Overpriced taxi fares
Health & Medical
Emergency Number
110
Response Speed
Fast
English-Speaking Doctors
Rare
Pharmacy
Limited Hours
Upfront Payment
Required
Getting Around
Public Transport
Excellent
Ride-sharing Apps
Didi
Navigation Apps
Baidu Maps, Google Maps
Night Transport Safety
Caution
Money & Payments
Cash vs Card
Mixed
Mobile Payments
Alipay,wechat Pay
ATM Availability
High
Tipping
Tipping Is Not Customary, But Appreciated In Tourist Areas.
Estimated Daily Budget (USD)
Backpacker: $30
Tourist: $80
Family: $200
Culture & Etiquette
Dress Code
Dress Modestly In Religious Sites.
Public Affection
Frowned Upon
Alcohol/Drug Policy
Strict
Topics to Avoid
PoliticsTiananmen square
Essential Phrases
Basics & Politeness
Hello
你好
Nǐ hǎo
Goodbye
再见
Zài jiàn
Please
请
Qǐng
Thank you
谢谢
Xièxiè
Sorry
对不起
Duìbùqǐ
Communication & Understanding
Do you speak English?
你会说英语吗?
Nǐ huì shuō Yīngyǔ ma?
I don’t understand
我不明白
Wǒ bù míngbái
Can you speak slowly, please?
请你说慢一点
Qǐng nǐ shuō màn yī diǎn
Can you help me, please?
请你帮我
Qǐng nǐ bāng wǒ
What does this mean?
这个是什么意思?
Zhège shì shénme yìsi?
Top Attractions
The Bund
Iconic waterfront area showcasing historical colonial architecture.
~1 h Free entry
City guide Shanghai
Forbidden City
A historic palace complex that served as the home of emperors.
~2 h ~US$10
City guide Beijing
Giant Panda Breeding Research Base
A conservation center for giant pandas.
~3 h ~US$10
City guide Chengdu
Li River
Famous for its stunning karst landscape and boat cruises.
~4 h Free entry
City guide Guilin
Terracotta Army
Famous archaeological site featuring thousands of life-sized figures.
~3 h ~US$25
City guide Xi'an
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