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Attractions and tours in China
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What to book ahead in China
Attractions, tours and passes worth booking ahead.
Attractions, tours and passes worth booking ahead. Prices shown in AUD for China.
6 activities options for China, compared
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Forbidden City & Tiananmen Square tour
40k$60 AUD
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Terracotta Warriors
40k$70 AUD
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Chengdu panda base early access
40k$80 AUD
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Great Wall at Mutianyu day tour
40k$85 AUD
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Shanghai Disneyland
40k$90 AUD
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Planning what to do in China
When is the best time to visit China?
April-May and September-October
Avoid Golden Week (first week of October) and Lunar New Year - domestic travel volumes are extraordinary.
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China visa and entry rules
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Flights to China
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China eSIM plans
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China travel insurance
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China money and cards
Cards, cash and FX fees for Australian travellers.
China airport transfers
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Driving in China
International Driving Permit rules and car hire for Australians.
China travel essentials
Adapters, plugs, tap water, tipping and health basics.
How these comparisons are made
Activities listed are bookable in AUD with instant confirmation where the platform offers it. Jamie has personally booked and taken activities through the platforms recommended on this site. Editorial notes on whether something is worth pre-booking are opinions and labelled as such - a queue-skip that saves three hours in July can be pointless in February. Read the full editorial policy.
China things to do FAQs
Do Australians need a visa for China?
Not for stays up to 30 days. China added Australia to its unilateral visa-free list in 2024, covering tourism, business and family visits. The policy has been extended repeatedly and currently runs through the end of 2026, but because it's unilateral it can change - confirm before you book.
Planning China?
We will send you the China guide as it grows - what to book before you go, which eSIM and travel card are worth it there, and what things actually cost in Australian dollars.