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China

The Ultimate Guide

Conquer this vast nation and all that it holds with this expert guide on what to see and do in China.

Look carefully at China and you’ll find there’s much beauty within, far beyond the crowded, bustling cities.Its countryside hosts a haven of tranquility, with rolling plains, paddy fields carved into mountains and lakes and deserts that blend seamlessly into the horizon.It’s 14,000 kilometres of coastline features cliffside drops, port towns and sandy beaches.Even within major city centres, historical spaces, monuments and awe-inspiring temples wheedle their way out of the woodwork. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Read on to discover what else China hides behind its cityscape guise.

Hotels

Our top accommodation picks to book across China.

Hotels

Flights

Flight deals and must-know information to China's top cities.

Flights

Things to do

Temples, festivals, historical landmarks and more.

Things to do

Getting around

Internal flights, high speed rail and local public and private transport.

Getting around

Best time to go

The best times of the year to visit China - whatever your agenda.

Best time to go

Food and drink

A guide to traditional and regional cuisines to try.

Food and drink

Travel insurance

Compare travel insurance policies for travel to China.

Travel insurance

FAQs

Heading to China? Here are answers to some of your burning questions.

FAQs

Travel deals

Latest deals on flights, hotels, tours and more.

Travel deals

Top China travel deals
G Adventures G Adventures
Up to 40% off tours and sailing trips worldwide

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Valid select dates July 2018 - December 2018 on select tours, sailing trips and river cruises. Destinations include Morocco, Nepal, Cuba, USA, Canada, Sri Lanka, Mexico, Japan, China, Maldives, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand and more.

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STA Travel STA Travel
Italy flights from $855 return

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Valid for travel until 15 December 2018 with Air China. Sample fare is Melbourne-Milan. Other destinations include Rome.

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Nexus Holidays Nexus Holidays
30% off: China 11-day tour + flights for $999

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Valid on select dates from 26 February 2018 - 19 November 2019. Includes return flights, accommodation, transport within China and an English-speaking tour guide. Visits Beijing, Wuxi, Suzhou, Hangzhou and Shanghai.

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STA Travel STA Travel
Paris flights from $895 return

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Valid for travel until 15 December 2018 with Air China. Sample fare is Melbourne-Paris.

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Webjet Exclusives Webjet Exclusives
China 8-day tour + flights from $699

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Valid for travel on select dates from 27 July 2018 - 14 June 2019. Includes return international flights, accommodation, some meals, sightseeing and more. Destinations visited include Beijing, Tianjin and Chongqing. T&Cs apply.

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STA Travel STA Travel
Budapest flights from $855 return

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Valid on select dates 21 June 2018 - 15 December 2018 to Budapest, Hungary with Air China. Sample fare is from Melbourne with departures available from other cities.

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STA Travel STA Travel
New York flights from $959 return

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Valid for travel until 28 June 2018. Sample fare is Melbourne-New York with Air China.

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Hotelopia Hotelopia
8% off hotel stays

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Valid for stays until 31 December 2018. Destinations include New York, Las Vegas, Maldives, Hong Kong, London, Paris and more. T&Cs apply.

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Skyscanner Skyscanner
China flights from $334 return

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Valid for travel on select dates. Sample fare is to Chongqing. Destinations include Xian, Tianjin, Guangzhou, Shanghai and Beijing.

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Flight Finder Flight Finder
Asia flights from $125 each way

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Valid on select dates 20 July 2018 - 15 November 2018 with Scoot. Blackout dates may apply over holidays and long weekends. Destinations include Hong Kong, Bangkok, Krabi, Phuket, Chiang Mai and Taipei. Sample fare is Perth-Singapore.

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Cathay Pacific Cathay Pacific
Hong Kong flights from $648 return

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Valid for travel on select dates until 22 June - 15 November 2018 and 7 January - 15 June 2019. Sample fare is Melbourne-Hong Kong.

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Nexus Holidays Nexus Holidays
$2,000 off 22-day China tour with flights + river cruise

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Valid for travel on select dates between August - November 2018 and May - October 2019. Package includes 15 nights accommodation, return flights from Sydney, 4 night river cruise and more. Destinations include Beijing, Xi'an, Yangtze River Cruise, Chengdu, Leshan, Guilin, Yangshuo, Wuzhen, Suzhou and Shanghai. T&Cs apply.

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Cathay Pacific Cathay Pacific
Up to 25% off business class flights

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Valid for travel on select dates. Bookings must be made 90 days prior flight. Destinations include Hong Kong, China, Japan, Korea, Taipei, Amsterdam, Barcelona, Brussels, Copenhagen, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Manchester, Dublin and more. T&C's apply.

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Cathay Pacific Cathay Pacific
Asia flights from $657 return

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Valid for travel until 31 March 2019. Sample fare is Perth-Beijing. Destinations include Tokyo, Korea, Philippines, India, Nepal and more.

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Gate1 Travel Gate1 Travel
$200 off China tours

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Valid on select dates until November 2018. Destinations include Shanghai, Chengdu, Xian and more. T&Cs apply.

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STA Travel STA Travel
Greece flights from $859 return

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Valid for travel until 15 December 2018 with Air China. Sample fare is Melbourne-Athens.

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Millennium & Copthorne Hotels Millennium & Copthorne Hotels
Up to 15% off China stay

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Valid for stays until 30 September 2018. Destinations include Beijing, Chengdu, Hong Kong, Shanghai and more. T&Cs apply.

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Accor Hotels Accor Hotels
Up to 25% off stays

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Skiddoo Skiddoo
International flights from $242 return

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Valid for travel on select dates until 31 December 2018 with Jetstar. Destinations include Bali, Colombo, Hong Kong, Langkawi, London, Dublin, Rome, Singapore and more.

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G Adventures G Adventures
Up to 20% off China and Tibet tours

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Valid for travel from 15 July - 4 October 2018. Destinations include Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing and more. T&Cs apply.

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Voyagin Voyagin
Up to 20% off Hong Kong tours and activities

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Full-service Asia flights from $379 return

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Valid for travel on select dates until December 2018. Sample fare is Melbourne-Bali. Destinations include Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh, Manila, Hong Kong, Singapore and more.

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Topdeck Topdeck
Up to 30% off last-minute deals Valid on select last-minute departures. Destinations vary, but include China, Cambodia, Vietnam, Thailand and Bali. T&C's apply.

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Up to 10% off Big Bus tours Valid on select tours in Abu Dhabi, Chicago, Darwin, Dubai, Hong Kong, Las Vegas, London, Miami, Muscat, New York, Paris, Philadelphia, Rome, San Francisco, Sydney, Vienna and Washington DC.

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Up to 10% off Asia hotels Valid on select hotels in Thailand, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Hong Kong and Taiwan.

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Hong Kong from $504 return with Philippine Airlines Valid select days in May and June. Sample fares include Sydney-Hong Kong for $512 return and Melbourne-Hong Kong for $529 return.

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