Money-saving tips and expert China travel advice from a 10-year expat and professional travel writer China as a travel destination can be daunting, overwhelming and frankly a bit scary.

But it doesn't have to be.

Whether you're still weighing the decision or you've already purchased your flight tickets, this unique China travel guide is an indispensable resource for any traveler. This is everything you need to know before you travel to China - the things that other major travel guides gloss over and expect you to figure out on your own.

• How to Apply for a Visa: What China visa do you need and are you eligible for China's visa-free transit?
  
• How to Prepare for Your Trip: Do you need vaccines? What about healthcare in China and do you need travel insurance?
  
• Money in China: Mobile payments are huge in China, but short-term travelers can't use it. So what options do you have and how will you pay for things?
  
• How to Travel Within China: It's not about where to go, it's teaching you how to get there. Guides for trains, planes, taxis and buses
• How to Stay Connected: Can you use your phone in China? Is China's internet censored and how do you get around that?
• All About the Chinese Language: Can you travel without knowing Chinese? If so, how? And what is the best way to learn before you go?
  
• All About Staying Healthy: What should you know about Chinese hospitals? Is travel insurance a good thing for China?
• FAQ: Get answers to the most frequently asked questions about China travel.
  

• Downloadable Packing List: Download and print a travel packing list that will prepare you for your travels to China
  
• Recommended Travel Operators: A listing of the best local travel operators that can give you the most unique local experiences.
• Special Discounts: Get exclusive discounts on the travel services every traveler uses.
  

The discounts alone could save you hundreds of dollars as you plan your trip

This is an excellent companion guide to any major travel guide book to China - no matter if you're traveling solo or with a tour group.

Follow the travel advice trusted by millions of China travelers every year