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China vs Japan Travel: Which Should You Visit First? Key Differences & Combined Trip Ideas
A practical comparison of China and Japan as travel destinations — cost, ease of navigation, food, nature, cities, historical depth — and how to combine both countries in one trip with logical logistics.
Updated May 2026
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China 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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China 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
Read →China Golden Week October 2026: How to Travel Around (or Avoid) the Busiest Week
Everything about China's October Golden Week holiday — why it's both the best and worst time to travel, which destinations to embrace or avoid, how to book transport and accommodation in advance, and how to plan around the 1.5 billion domestic travellers.
Updated May 2026
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China 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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China Silk Road Itinerary: 14 Days from Xi'an to Kashgar (Complete Route Guide)
The ultimate 14-day Silk Road journey through China — Xi'an's terracotta warriors, Zhangye's rainbow mountains, Dunhuang's Mogao Caves, and Xinjiang's desert landscapes to Kashgar.
Updated May 2026
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