Private Itineraries
China Tours from USA
- 9 Days New York - Beijing - Xi'an - Shanghai - New York
- 11 Days San Francisco - Beijing - Xi'an - Guilin - Shanghai - San Francisco
- 15 Days Seattle - Beijing - Xi'an - Guilin - Yangtze Cruise - Shanghai - Seattle
- 9 Days Chicago - Beijing - Shanghai - Chicago
- 9 Days Los Angeles - Beijing - Xi'an - Los Angeles
- 21 Days Washington - Beijing - Chengdu - Lijiang - Dali - Kunming - Shanghai - Washington
- 13 Days Boston - Beijing - Xi'an - Yangtze Cruise - Shanghai - Boston
- 14 Days Hawaii - Beijing - Shanghai - Xian - Guilin - Hong Kong - Hawaii
- 14 Days Houston - Shanghai - Huangshan - Suzhou - Hangzhou- Houston
- 13 Days Detroit - Guangzhou - Huangshan - Hangzhou - Wuzhen - Shanghai - Detroit

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Best Time to Visit China
The best time to visit China is definitely September and October, when the temperature is the most pleasant and it is usually sunny. May and June are also fine months to visit. As China spans a large area, the best time to visit may vary depending on your travel destination.
Note: To ensure an excellent China tour from the US, we strongly recommend that you avoid visiting during the National Day holiday in the first week of October and Spring Festival Travel Rush.
Note: To ensure an excellent China tour from the US, we strongly recommend that you avoid visiting during the National Day holiday in the first week of October and Spring Festival Travel Rush.
Seasons in the United States | Seasons in China |
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Spring: April - June | Spring: March - May |
Summer: July - September | Summer: June - August |
Autumn: October - December | Autumn: September - November |
Winter: January - March | Winter: December - February |
Do US citizens need a visa to travel to China?
Yes, unless they qualify for the visa-free policies of China, US citizens need to get a tourist visa in advance for China tours from the States. Submit your passport valid for at least six months, a completely filled-out application form with a recent bareheaded photo, and round-trip tickets and hotel bookings or an invitation letter from a China travel agency, to the Chinese embassy or consulate in your residence area. It usually takes 4 working days.
Visa fees: 140 dollars
Where to Apply for a Visa (choose the one in charge of your residence area):
Chinese Embassy in Washington, D. C. Tel: 202-3371956
Chinese Consulate in Chicago Tel: 312-4530210
Chinese Consulate in Houston Tel: 832-2403780
Chinese Consulate in Los Angeles Tel: 213-2011765
Chinese Consulate in New York Tel: 212-2449392/212-2449456
Chinese Consulate in San Francisco Tel: 415-8729091
Visa fees: 140 dollars
Where to Apply for a Visa (choose the one in charge of your residence area):
Chinese Embassy in Washington, D. C. Tel: 202-3371956
Chinese Consulate in Chicago Tel: 312-4530210
Chinese Consulate in Houston Tel: 832-2403780
Chinese Consulate in Los Angeles Tel: 213-2011765
Chinese Consulate in New York Tel: 212-2449392/212-2449456
Chinese Consulate in San Francisco Tel: 415-8729091
How to Travel to China from USA - Flights
Currently, there are plenty of direct flights from the US to China that generally take 11 to 14 hours one-way depending on weather conditions and air routes. More than 10 US cities have non-stop flights to China's major travel destinations including Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou. Travelers can book China tours from USA with airfare included from different parts of the country.
US and Chinese cities linked by direct flights:
New York: Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu
Seattle: Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen
San Francisco: Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu, Guangzhou
Los Angles: Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Nanjing, Changsha, Qingdao
San Jose: Beijing, Shanghai
Las Vegas: Beijing
Chicago: Beijing
Detroit: Beijing, Shanghai
Boston: Shanghai
Washington, D. C.: Beijing
Atlanta: Shanghai
Dallas: Beijing, Shanghai
Houston: Beijing
Honolulu: Beijing, Shanghai
US and Chinese cities linked by direct flights:
New York: Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu
Seattle: Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen
San Francisco: Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu, Guangzhou
Los Angles: Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Nanjing, Changsha, Qingdao
San Jose: Beijing, Shanghai
Las Vegas: Beijing
Chicago: Beijing
Detroit: Beijing, Shanghai
Boston: Shanghai
Washington, D. C.: Beijing
Atlanta: Shanghai
Dallas: Beijing, Shanghai
Houston: Beijing
Honolulu: Beijing, Shanghai
Time Difference between USA and China
During Daylight Saving Time, China is 12 hours ahead of Eastern Time in the US. The rest of the year it is 13 hours ahead.
Money Exchange for US Dollars and Chinese Yuan
The current exchange rate is roughly: 1 USD ≈ 6.8 CNY
CNY, short for Chinese Yuan, is the official currency used in China. 1 Yuan is divided in to 10 Jiao, and 1 Jiao is equal to 10 Fen. Nowadays, mobile payment is popular in China. The commonly seen minimal face value of paper money is 5 Jiao or 1 Yuan and it's rare to see money with lower values.
Travelers can enter China with a maximum of 20,000 Yuan. Since it's convenient to exchange money in China, you are not advised to bring much cash. You can exchange US dollars to Chinese Yuan at airports, most bank branches, and some four and five star hotels.
CNY, short for Chinese Yuan, is the official currency used in China. 1 Yuan is divided in to 10 Jiao, and 1 Jiao is equal to 10 Fen. Nowadays, mobile payment is popular in China. The commonly seen minimal face value of paper money is 5 Jiao or 1 Yuan and it's rare to see money with lower values.
Travelers can enter China with a maximum of 20,000 Yuan. Since it's convenient to exchange money in China, you are not advised to bring much cash. You can exchange US dollars to Chinese Yuan at airports, most bank branches, and some four and five star hotels.
Voltage & Power Sockets
China | USA | |
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Voltage | 220V/50HZ | 120V/60HZ |
Plug Type | Type A/I |
Type A/B |
If you are joining China tours from USA, you will need to bring both voltage adapter and plug adapter.
Tap Water is Not Drinkable.
Tap water cannot be drunk directly. You need to boil the water before drinking. Bottled water sold at stores and purified water provided at hotels, restaurants, shopping malls, on trains and at public facilities is safe to drink.
How to Make Phone Calls
From USA to China:
Dial 011 + China country code 86 + city code XX or XXX + phone number
Note: If you are trying to connect a cell phone, the city code should be omitted.
From China to USA:
Dial US country code 001 + city code XXX + phone number
Dial 011 + China country code 86 + city code XX or XXX + phone number
Note: If you are trying to connect a cell phone, the city code should be omitted.
From China to USA:
Dial US country code 001 + city code XXX + phone number
Learn Basic Chinese
English | Chinese | Pronunciation in Pinyin |
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Hi!/Hello! | 您好 | Nín Hǎo |
Good Bye! | 再见 | Zài Jiàn |
Sorry! | 对不起 | Duì Bù Qǐ |
Thanks! | 谢谢 | Xiè Xiè |
Washroom | 厕所/洗手间 | Cè Sǔo/Xǐ Shǒu Jiān |
How much is it? (for price) | 多少钱 | Duō Shǎo Qián |
- 5.07 ReviewsU.SPosted on February 20, 2019It was indeed a pleasure finally meeting Linda – my consultant last Friday. I would like to thank Linda for all the hard work in preparing my brief but enjoyable journey to Mainland China.
The meals were all excellent. The Peking Duck was a stand out for me! My only suggestion is to allow the guide to take the meals with the client.
I must say that both Kevin in Beijing and Carol in Xian were excellent representatives of their country and company they were both superior in their knowledge of the local area and their English was very good. Kevin went far above the calling and even climbed the Great Wall with us which was quite an undertaking. He was an enjoyable young man and a true professional.
The cars and drivers were also very professional. The vehicles were clean and well kept and all drivers were courteous and knowledgeable in their ways around the areas I visited. I must say I thought Los Angeles traffic was congested but China comes in a close second.
I must say that my next trip with Travel China I will spend more time in this Asian country. There were places that I would have liked to visit that time did not permit. ... MoreUnited StatesPosted on February 18, 2019It was a wonderful experience that travelchinaguide gave us visiting China. Our Guides, Drivers, and Transfer Efforts were beyond my expectations! Their hospitality in tending for my specific needs during lunch being a vegetarian were very good also. The careful guidance our Guides gave our children was outstanding and best of all the guides kept the kids very well captivated in all locations - this is absolute a key requirement - well done!
Without a doubt I have already passed our itinerary to over a dozen people were I work (Cisco - Bangalore) and recommended that they contact this agency directly. My wife who organized this trip will surely do the same. ... MoreUsaPosted on February 13, 2019Kelly answered every question promptly. We’re excited for our visit!- 12
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