Before you start your China trip, you should decide where you exactly want to visit in China and what are your dream destinations that you want to explore. As one of the best travel agencies in China, VIP China Travel try everything to choose the best destinations for your China trip and with our professional and passionate work to fullfill your life-time adventure. For example, based on the geographical location, the best VIP China Tours include the Northwestern China Tours, Southwestern China Tours, Southern China Tours and other Recommended China Tours. In addition, you can choose the suitable trips from our China Tours that includes China Train Tours, China Adventure Tours, Visa-free Transit Tours, China Senoir Tours, etc. If you are a motorcycle enthusiast or want to drive your own car to travel to China, we are here to recommend you the best itinariries for your self-driving China trip. If you are interested in short city tours, you can find out your ideal destinations from our city tours recommendations. In a word, decide where to go in China is the most important thing to do before you start your trip.

If you travel alone it helps you to become more independent, make decisions by yourself and step out of your comfort zone on a regular basis. And you can manage your time by yourself to have your solo trip. It is a time for reflection and solitude, which can calm your mind, and help you to learn and understand more about yourself. But, every coin has two sides. Traveling alone is much more expensive than traveling with tour packages. Another disadvantage of traveling alone is that it is not as safe as traveling with other people. When you are in a group, the attention of others will keep you away from danger and reduce the likelihood of getting lost. Besides, solo travel is one of the best things you can do for yourself, but sometimes it can be a little bit boring and overwhelming when you don’t have someone to share your feelings during your trip. As a trustworthy and local tour operator, VIP China Travel provides valuable group tours and tailor-made tour packages to fulfill your life-time China trip adventure.

Choosing an ideal time for your China trip absolutely depends on where you want to visit in China. China has four different seasons in a year but the top destinations are located in different regions of the country as well as China has a vast territory and rich tourist resources. Whenever you come to China, you can always find a perfect travel destination in every different months of each season. Some popular destinations such as Beijing, Shanghai, Xi’an, Hong Kong, Guangzhou, you can visit the famous natural and cultural destinations no matter which season it is. And some destinations such as Silk Road, anytime you can explore about the famous cities of it. It is also recommended to avoid Chinese holidays and festivals because it is always crowded and inconvenient especially during the National Day, Chinese New Year, Mid-Autumn Festival, etc. With VIP China Travel’s professional service, of course you’ll have the best trip to enjoy the best highlights of China whenever you come.

When you leave your own country, no matter where you want to travel, of course you need to prepare important documents such as your passport and visa. If you are looking for a visa-free transit tour, there are many popular visa-free transit destinations such as Beijing, Shanghai, Tianjin, Xi’an, Xiamen, Qingdao, Hangzhou, etc. But because of limited time, you cannot stay for too long. Hence, it is suggested to apply for your Chinese visa as early as possible before you visit China in case of unnecessary troubles. And destinations like Hong Kong or Macau, you need to apply for travel permit. The last but not least, if you are going to visit Tibet, you will have to obtain a Tibet Entry Pemit.

When you decide when you start your China trip and where you are going to visit, you can start to book your flights and hotels as early as possible. Peak travel seasons like Autumn or some top destinations like Beijing, Shanghai, the demands for hotels are very high, if you have enough time you can arrange your flights and hotels by yourself. If you don’t have time, feel free to contact with us, our professional team can book flights and hotels for you according to your trip itineraries and the comprehensive ranking of hotels in your travel destination. What’s more, as a local and one of the best travel agencies, VIP China Travel can get first-hand information about flights and hotels in China to make sure that you can have a safe and comfortable China trip.

Although China is a developing country, its economy has been greatly improved since the Reform and Opening Up Policy, and the transportation in China is getting more and convenient and modern. Nowadays, it is very common to have China train tours and some far destinations such as Tibet, you can directly go by trains too. As a professional China train tour planner, VIP China Travel offers various of train tours with customized itineraries.
Speaking of payments, have to mention the Renminbi （人民币）, which is also known as “RMB” or “Yuan”, as the official currency of China, it is widely used and notes are available for 1RMB, 5RMB, 10RMB, 20RMB, 50RMB, and 100RMB. If you want to change Chinese currency, you can go to places such as airports, banks or ATMs, hotels, exchangers, etc. Besides, WeChat Pay and Alipay are getting more and more popular in China, in case of special situations, you are suggested to bring some cashes for your daily expences. 

Frankly speaking, there is no need to worry about what to pack when you travel to China, you are suggested to pack light and only bring necessary stuffs and important documents such as your passport, Chinese visa, bank card, credit card, wallet, tickets, cell phone, laptop, and so on. Don’t forget that you may buy souvenirs and gifts during your trip and your luggage will get fuller and heavier. Besides, you can bring and wear clothes based on your travel destination and season as well as the weather in China. VIP China Travel is willing to provide you information about China flights, hotels, weather, etc. The last but not least, you can ask our tour consultants or should check by your own about luggage restrictions entering China by air.

China is an ancient civilization that has more than 5,000 years profound history and world-famous Chinese culture. China has the diverse geographic forms that is including beautiful mountains, rivers and gorges, splendid Gobi and desert, dominating high plateaus and vast grasslands, etc. Before you visit China, you are suggested to learn about Chinese history and culture, Chinese festivals and customs, and other interesting things about China to start your wonderful China trip.