China Travel Library · Direct from the ground
China travel guides,
written by the people who run the trips.
Explore practical notes on entry requirements, tour costs in AUD, first-time travel, and places in China worth a closer look.
Updated regularly for Australian travellers · Checked October 2026
Planning Stage
Before you decide
Compare travel formats, real costs, and operator models before committing.
Private vs group tours in China: an honest comparison
Real AUD costs at 2, 4 and 6 travellers, and where group tours genuinely win.
How much does a private tour of China cost?
Worked examples, what drives the price, and how to compare any operator's quote in clear Australian dollars.
Essential Preparation
Before you go
Entry rules, phone payments, rail transport, and daily travel tips.
China visa-free entry for Australians (2026)
The 30-day policy explained: eligibility, what to bring, and what happens after 31 December 2026.
First time in China: 12 practical tips
Phone payments, trains, tipping, internet and the other things Australians ask us first.
Destination Insights
Places, in depth
Deep field notes on regions, heritage sites, and hidden highlights.
Chongqing travel guide
The mountain megacity: what to see, how many days you need, and where the high-speed trains go next.
Dazu Rock Carvings
50,000 UNESCO-listed statues an easy day trip from Chongqing — and the reason most tours never show them to you.
More guides on the way: Chengdu and Sanxingdui, Zhangjiajie's Avatar mountains, and Wulong Karst are in preparation. Tell us what you'd like covered, or start planning your trip.
Ready to plan your trip?
Draft your route, dates and group outline in the trip planner preview, or ask our Australian team any questions.