Less Confusion. More China.

Q: How do I pay for things in China?

China is nearly cashless. We help travelers set up Alipay and WeChat Pay with an international card before arrival. Hotels, trains, and most shops accept them. We share step-by-step video tutorials for both apps so you're ready to pay the moment you land.

Every great trip is woven from small details.

Choose How You Travel China

Start with a proven route, or build a journey entirely around you.

Standard · Ready-Made

Standard Routes

Proven China itineraries, clearly planned day by day.

01 Start with a proven itineraryThoughtful day-by-day routes across China

02 See the full plan upfrontTrip length, highlights, inclusions, and pace

03 Follow it or make it yoursTravel as designed, or use it as your starting point

10+ routes · 6+ cities

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Custom · Built Around You

Tailor-Made Trip

A private China trip shaped around your dates, pace, and budget.

01 Tell us what you have in mindDates, days, cities, group size, interests

02 Personal guidance within 24 hoursThoughtful next steps from a real local expert

03 One clear plan before you confirmTransparent design fee · 40% deposit to book

Fully tailored · 24h first draft

See how custom works →

Popular China Trip Ideas

Start with one city, or connect several places into a smoother China route.

Chengdu

Pandas, food, tea houses, and easy day trips.

3-6 days Best for food, pandas, and relaxed city life

Chongqing

Layered hills, hotpot, river views, and cinematic nights.

2-4 days Best for night views, food, and urban photography

Northeast China

Ice cities, volcanic mountains, northern heritage, and hearty food.

7-10 days Best for winter, regional culture, and wide-open routes

Beijing

Imperial landmarks, hutongs, food streets, and the Great Wall.

4-6 days Best for classic first-time China highlights

Shanghai

Modern China, historic lanes, skyline views, and day trips.

3-5 days Best for design, comfort, and easy arrival

Xi'an

Ancient walls, night markets, and the Terracotta Army.

2-4 days Best for ancient history and compact sightseeing

Guilin

Karst rivers, Yangshuo countryside, and rice terraces.

3-5 days Best for landscapes, outdoor days, and slower travel

Zhangjiajie

Sandstone peaks, forest trails, cableways, and mountain views.

4-6 days Best for dramatic landscapes and active sightseeing

Yunnan

Highland lakes, old towns, snow mountains, and diverse cultures.

7-14 days Best for varied landscapes and a slower regional route

Xinjiang

Alpine lakes, grasslands, Silk Road cities, and vast drives.

7-14 days Best for road trips, open landscapes, and food

Tibet

Sacred landmarks, high-altitude lakes, and Himalayan journeys.

5-10 days Best for culture, highland scenery, and guided routes

Want help connecting cities into one smooth route?

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Immersive Experiences

Make China More Than a Checklist

Add hands-on cultural experiences to your route, from tea and crafts to wellness, food, shows, and local traditions.

Tea Culture

Gaiwan tea, teahouses, local snacks

Slow down with Chinese tea tasting, teahouse culture, and local food moments built into your route.

Best for first-time visitors and food lovers Typical time: 70-90 minutes

Wellness

Local wellness session

Try a local wellness experience such as TCM-style tuina, cupping introduction, or foot massage.

Best for slow travel and recovery days Typical time: 1-2 hours

Traveler preparing bamboo with a panda keeper at a Sichuan conservation base

Panda Volunteer

Conservation, bamboo, keeper insight

Support approved daily care tasks and learn how giant panda welfare guides every part of the experience.

Best for wildlife lovers and responsible travelers Typical time: 4-6 hours

Traveler learning wok cooking from a Sichuan chef

Sichuan Cooking

Museum, ingredients, hands-on wok

Visit the Sichuan Cuisine Museum, understand the region's signature flavors, and cook at the wok with a local chef.

Best for food lovers and hands-on travelers Typical time: 3-4 hours

Tie-Dye

Color, cloth, hands-on craft

Create a small textile piece and learn the visual language behind traditional tie-dye craft.

Best for families and craft lovers Typical time: 1.5-2 hours

Pottery

Clay, wheel, lasting memory

Shape clay on a pottery wheel and create a one-of-a-kind piece with a local craft teacher.

Best for families and hands-on makers Typical time: 1.5-2 hours

Seal Craft

Traditional handcraft

Explore a classic Chinese handcraft through seal carving, engraving, or a guided artisan session.

Best for design and culture lovers Typical time: 1.5-3 hours

Dinner Show

Meal, theatre, evening atmosphere

Step into a palace-inspired evening of historical costume, ceremonial dishes, music, and dance.

Best for couples, families, and evening plans Typical time: 1.5-2 hours

Mahjong

Local table culture

Learn the basics of Sichuan Mahjong and why it matters in everyday Chengdu life.

Best for curious social travelers Typical time: 2-2.5 hours

Want to add one of these experiences to your route?

Start With Your Trip

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to what first-time China travelers ask us most.

Do I need a visa to visit China?

Many nationalities now enter China visa-free, and travelers from dozens of countries qualify for extended visa-free transit when connecting through major cities. Rules change often and depend on your passport, entry city, and route, so we check yours before you book.

Send us your nationality and travel dates, and we'll confirm exactly what you need.

How do I pay for things in China?

China is nearly cashless. Alipay and WeChat Pay are how almost everything gets paid for, from five-star hotels to street food. Setting them up with an international card takes just a few minutes, and we'll guide you through it before you arrive so you're ready to pay the moment you land.

Follow these step-by-step tutorials to get set up:

Alipay Watch the setup tutorial WeChat Pay Watch the setup tutorial

I don't speak Chinese. Will that be a problem?

Not on a Loomline Travel trip. Your itinerary comes with English confirmations and apps set up in English, and our team is one WhatsApp message away throughout your trip.

Is China safe for tourists?

Yes. Street crime is very low, and violent crime against tourists is extremely rare. The real challenges are practical ones, like payments, apps, and language, which is exactly what we help you solve.

What's the difference between a standard route and a tailor-made trip?

Standard routes are pre-designed itineraries you can explore now and lightly adjust, with final pricing coming soon. A tailor-made trip is built entirely around your dates, interests, and pace. Both include the same local support.

What if my plans change?

Every quotation comes with clear, written terms before you commit: what's refundable, how far ahead you can change dates, and how changes are handled. Send us your dates and we'll confirm the exact policy for your trip.

About Us

We're Loomline Travel

Loomline Travel helps first-time visitors travel around China with more freedom and fewer unknowns.

We know that the hardest part of planning a China trip is often not choosing the attractions. It is understanding the details in between: payments, apps, hotel locations, train tickets, transport, bookings, food ordering, and routes that may look simple online but work differently in real life.

Meet the Founder

Stephen Chen Founder, Loomline Travel Based in Chengdu

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