{"id":533,"date":"2025-11-20T08:00:16","date_gmt":"2025-11-20T08:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/99chinatravel.com\/?p=533"},"modified":"2025-11-20T08:00:16","modified_gmt":"2025-11-20T08:00:16","slug":"travel-to-china-in-2026-watch-this-first","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/99chinatravel.com\/?p=533","title":{"rendered":"Travel to China in 2026? WATCH THIS FIRST!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Planning a trip to China in 2026? This is the comprehensive China travel guide you need! After spending 5 weeks exploring the country, we&#8217;ve created the ultimate resource to make your journey seamless and unforgettable. This guide answers all your questions and covers everything you MUST know, from navigating the visa requirements to easily setting up Alipay and WeChat Pay as a tourist. We&#8217;ll show you how to master China&#8217;s incredible high-speed trains, use ride-share apps, find the best VPNs to stay connected, and book the perfect accommodation. Beyond the logistics, we also share our full China itinerary, revealing the best places to visit in China, from bustling cities to stunning landscapes. #ChinaTravel #ChinaTravelGuide #ChinaItinerary<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udcd6 DETAILED Blog Post with all resources to CHINA: https:\/\/laurenslighthouse.com\/travelling-china-guide\/<br \/>\n\ud83c\udfe8 Use TRIP for all your bookings: https:\/\/trip.tp.st\/5v5cDkXo<\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udde8\ud83c\uddf3 Our China Videos<br \/>\nShanghai: https:\/\/youtu.be\/7S3FBhXn-HE<br \/>\nHuangshan: https:\/\/youtu.be\/o61Ge2umyos<br \/>\nWangxian Valley: https:\/\/youtu.be\/adO2QDd67EI<br \/>\nLongji Rice Terraces: https:\/\/youtu.be\/d5iZPakhLwk<br \/>\nYangshuo: https:\/\/youtu.be\/UmZsYXi6WSo<br \/>\nXingping: https:\/\/youtu.be\/cOuhjhmCtLs<br \/>\nTianmen Mountain: https:\/\/youtu.be\/6bEobpFFBFA<br \/>\nZhangjiajie (Avatar Mountains): https:\/\/youtu.be\/MIWXK7fPRTY<br \/>\nLijiang: https:\/\/youtu.be\/zVV3hQCAJ7c<\/p>\n<p>SUPPORT our channel:\ud83d\udc47<br \/>\n\u2615\ufe0f Gift us a coffee (keeps us awake!): https:\/\/bmc.link\/laurenandjason<br \/>\n\ud83e\udd70 Subscribe for more adventures! https:\/\/youtube.com\/@LaurenJason  <\/p>\n<p>TRAVEL INSURANCE is a must when you&#8217;re traveling! Get it here:<br \/>\n\ud83c\udfe5 https:\/\/safetywing.com\/?referenceID=laurenjason&amp;utm_source=laurenjason&amp;utm_medium=Ambassador<\/p>\n<p>E-SIM is the NEWEST way to stay connected while on the go:<br \/>\n\ud83c\udf0e https:\/\/airalo.tp.st\/cTNCfmaN<\/p>\n<p>BOOK your hotels here:<br \/>\n\ud83c\udfe8 https:\/\/trip.tp.st\/5v5cDkXo (Trip)<br \/>\n\ud83c\udfe8 https:\/\/agoda.tp.st\/YQxdDrU1 (Agoda)<br \/>\n\ud83c\udfe8 https:\/\/expedia.tp.st\/e5EebkPj (Expedia) https:\/\/expedia.tp.st\/jdz3PIuv<\/p>\n<p>BOOK your rental cars here:<br \/>\n\ud83d\ude99 https:\/\/rentalcars.tp.st\/XPRQZCWy<\/p>\n<p>FOLLOW US on social media for all our travel photos and daily stories:<br \/>\n\ud83d\udcf8 Lauren: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/laurenmneves\/<br \/>\n\ud83d\udcf8 Jason: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/jasonmengvisuals\/<br \/>\n\ud83d\udcd6 Travel Blog: https:\/\/laurenslighthouse.com<\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udf92What&#8217;s in our camera bag: https:\/\/kit.co\/Jasonmengvisuals\/travel-photo-video-kit<\/p>\n<p>Chapters:<\/p>\n<p>0:00 Why Visit China<br \/>\n0:48 Visa Requirements<br \/>\n1:30 Train Network<br \/>\n2:37 Accommodations<br \/>\n3:47 Payments<br \/>\n4:34 Transportation<br \/>\n5:47 Staying Connected<br \/>\n7:02 Dining<br \/>\n7:44 Cultural Differences<br \/>\n8:50 Our Itinerary<br \/>\n9:03 Largest City in China<br \/>\n9:59 Yellow Mountains<br \/>\n10:49 Fairy Land of Wangxian<br \/>\n11:49 Longji Rice Terraces<br \/>\n12:25 Karst Mountains<br \/>\n13:00 Karst Mountains Part 2<br \/>\n13:33 999 Steps<br \/>\n14:18 Avatar Mountains<br \/>\n15:21 Cyberpunk City<br \/>\n16:22 Ancient City<br \/>\n16:59 Jade Dragon Snow Mountain<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Planning a trip to China in 2026? 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