City decision guides

Choose your first China city with fewer day-one surprises.

Each city guide answers what to do, when to avoid it, and which arrival decisions matter before booking.

PVG / SHA

Shanghai

Choose Shanghai when you want the easiest first-night logistics, strong hotel supply, and airport transport with multiple backups.

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PEK / PKX

Beijing

Choose Beijing first when your trip is built around history and sightseeing, and book the first hotel district carefully.

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