About China Travel Places
Your independent, practical guide to traveling in China — built for foreign visitors who want real, usable information instead of tourist-trap clichés.
Via Orient
We publish in-depth, field-checked guides to China’s cities, landmarks, transport, food, and visa rules — all in plain English, updated for the way people actually travel today.
No sponsored fluff, no commission-driven recommendations. Just clear answers to the questions every first-time visitor asks.
Every article is written and edited by people who have been there, with details you can act on the moment you land.
Our Mission
Make China travel understandable. We cut through conflicting forums, outdated blog posts, and booking-site noise so you can plan with confidence.
Whether you have three days in Beijing or three weeks across the country, our goal is the same: help you spend less time researching and more time exploring.
Meet the Team
A small, focused group of travelers, writers, and editors keeping the guides accurate, current, and genuinely useful.
Karl Huang
Founder & Lead Editor
Mei Lin
City & Culture Writer
Daniel Cho
Transport & Visa Specialist
Sofia Reyes
Itinerary Designer
James Carter
Photography & Maps
Aisha Khan
Reader Support
Cities & Regions
Neighborhood-level guides to Beijing, Shanghai, Xi’an, Chengdu, Guilin, and beyond — what to see, where to stay, how to get around.
Attractions & Itineraries
100+ deep-dive attraction guides plus ready-to-use itineraries, from quick city stops to cross-country routes.
Visas, Transport & Payments
The practical essentials: visa types, train and flight booking, SIM cards, and paying with Alipay or WeChat Pay without the headache.
By the Numbers
250+
In-depth attraction guides
5
Core travel themes covered
2020
Guiding travelers since
Work With Us
Tourism boards, hotels, and travel brands: we collaborate on honest, useful content that serves travelers first. Get in touch to talk.