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seasonalAutumn Season in China 2026: Weather, Golden Week Strategy & Where to Go
Autumn is China's best travel season. September–November weather by region, Golden Week crowd strategy, packing advice, and where to go month by month.
Updated Jul 2026
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China Golden Week October 2026: Survival Guide for the National Day Holiday (October 1-7)
Golden Week October 2026 in China runs Oct 1-7. How to survive (or avoid) the National Day travel crush: official dates, booking windows, and where to go.
Updated Jul 2026
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toolkitChina Travel in 2026: Visa Updates, Public Holidays & What's New This Year
Your 2026 China travel hub — the latest visa-free policy updates, the full public-holiday and festival calendar (Spring Festival, Golden Week, cherry blossom season), and the practical changes every international traveller should know before booking.
Updated Jun 2026
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itineraryChina 4-Week Grand Tour Itinerary 2026: Beijing to Yunnan via Xi'an, Chengdu & More
The definitive 28-day China grand tour — from Beijing through Xi'an, Chengdu, Chongqing, Guilin, Yangshuo, Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, ending in Hong Kong. With transport, accommodation type, and day-by-day breakdown for the best 4-week China circuit.
Updated May 2026
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visaChina Visa-Free Countries 2026: Complete Updated List & Entry Rules
Updated 2026 list of countries with visa-free access to China — which passports get 15, 30, or 90 days without a visa, the unilateral 144-hour transit visa policy, and the expanding list of countries added to China's visa-free programme.
Updated May 2026
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packingChina Packing List 2025: What to Bring, What to Leave Behind, and What to Buy There
The definitive packing list for travelling China — from electronics and documents to clothing, medicine, and the things you genuinely can't buy locally.
Updated May 2026
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