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Book your China trip.
One hub, two platforms.

Trip.com for flights, foreigner-friendly hotels, and high-speed rail. Klook for timed attraction entry, day tours, and experience vouchers — both with English checkout for international travelers.

Open Trip.com China on Klook Booking tools below

Trip.com — transport & stays

Default for inbound travelers who need passport booking and English support.

  • International & domestic flights
  • Hotels that accept foreign guests
  • High-speed rail e-tickets

Klook — sights & experiences

Use after your route is set — mobile vouchers for timed entry and tours.

  • Museum & park tickets
  • Great Wall & airport buses
  • English day tours
  • Partner promo codes (see below)
Free tool

China Trip Wizard

Pick cities, get a suggested route, and a checklist with Trip.com booking links. Progress saves in your browser — no account required.

Use before you book, or reopen if flights are already set.
Open trip planner

What to book where

This hub is the booking layer for Start China Travel: partner links, search widgets, and step-by-step guides. Open Trip.com once from a button on this page, bookmark that tab, and use the same path for trains and hotels later.

Klook promo codes

Save on attraction tickets and tours

Use our Klook partner link first, then enter a code at checkout. Eligibility depends on your country of residence. Codes valid through 31 May 2026 (GMT+8) or while stocks last. Confirm in cart before you pay.

SUMMER1CNATT

5% off China attractions (max ~USD 3)

Philippines and Singapore residents only
S1CNRAIL

10% off Mainland China rail on Klook

Not for residents of China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, or Indonesia
SUN1USB

3% off Beijing Universal Studios tickets

Global residents (Beijing trips)

For intercity high-speed trains, we still recommend Trip.com (passport booking and English support). S1CNRAIL is a backup on Klook only. Promo terms may change. Check the affiliate disclosure.

Shop China attractions on Klook

Flights

Into & within China

Tools

Hotels

Foreign-guest filter

Tools

Trains

High-speed rail

Tools

Tours & tickets

Klook experiences

Tools

Digital kit

VPN, eSIM, payments

Guide
Not every hotel can register foreign passports

Chinese law limits which properties may host international guests. On Trip.com, use filters such as “accepts foreign guests” (wording may vary in your app). See our foreigner-friendly hotels guide for detail.

Recommended order

What to book first

You do not need everything on day one. This sequence matches how most first-time visitors plan — adjust if you already have flights locked in.

Step 1

Flights & visa check

Confirm entry rules, then book international legs. Add domestic flights only after cities are fixed.

Trip.com
Step 2

Hotels

Book foreigner-accepting stays in each city before high-speed rail sells out on holiday weekends.

Trip.com
Step 3

High-speed rail

Connect cities with passport e-tickets. Popular routes (Beijing–Shanghai, Shanghai–Hangzhou) fill up ahead of holidays.

Trip.com
Step 4

Timed sights & tours

Museums, Great Wall buses, and day tours — mobile vouchers after dates are set.

Klook

Trip.com vs Klook — quick split

  • Trip.comFlights, hotels, trains, airport transfers, Trip.com eSIM
  • KlookAttraction tickets, day tours, experience vouchers, some airport buses
  • AvoidHigh-speed rail on Klook as your main path — use Trip.com for passport fields and English CS
  • AlsoInternational hotel chains on Booking.com — no foreign-guest filter; verify registration

Before you pay

Have passport details, travel dates, and a payment card that works for international OTA checkout. Set up Alipay / WeChat Pay before departure if you plan to pay on the ground.

Payment failed on Trip.com? See card troubleshooting — confirm order status with support before submitting twice (per Trip.com terms).

Guides

Booking deep dives

Step-by-step articles for the parts travelers mess up most — hotels, trains, and choosing an OTA.

Hotels

Foreigner-friendly hotels in China

Read guide Trains

Book China trains on Trip.com

Read guide Compare

Trip.com vs Booking.com vs Agoda

Read guide Trust

Is Trip.com legit for China travel?

Read guide Klook

Is Klook legit for China tickets?

Read guide Timeline

Prepare for China (2026 checklist)

Read guide

Safe booking habits

  • Open Trip.com from a button on this site or your saved bookmark — not from cold DMs or urgent texts claiming “official” links.
  • Install Trip.com and Klook from the App Store or Google Play; avoid sideloaded APKs.
  • After first open, bookmark the Trip.com tab you used here so repeat bookings keep the same partner path.
  • Refund or chargeback questions: Trip.com refund guide.
Booking tools

Search & book now

Partner links open Trip.com or Klook in a new tab. Bookmark Trip.com after your first visit from Start China Travel so repeat bookings use the same path.

Flights

Flights into & within China

Major hubs include Beijing (PEK/PKX), Shanghai (PVG/SHA), Guangzhou (CAN), Shenzhen (SZX), and Chengdu (TFU). For domestic legs inside China, Trip.com is usually the simplest English option.

Trip.com Flights

International & domestic China

Compare airlines, pay with international cards, and manage changes with English support.

  • English interface & support
  • Visa / Mastercard checkout
  • Domestic + international in one account
Search flights on Trip.com

Partner link. We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Skyscanner

Compare long-haul fares

Useful for comparing your flight to China. Book domestic connections on Trip.com for easier changes and English CS.

  • Flexible date search
  • Price alerts
Search Skyscanner
Flight tips

International fares often move 2-3 months ahead (varies by route). For city pairs under roughly 1,000 km, compare high-speed rail. See airlines to China (2026).

Hotels

Foreigner-friendly hotels

Some properties cannot legally register foreign passport holders. Trip.com surfaces hotels that accept international guests; always double-check the listing before you pay.

Trip.com Hotels

Foreign-guest filters
  • Filters for foreign guests
  • English reviews
  • International cards
Search hotels on Trip.com

Partner link. We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Booking.com / Agoda

International chains

Works for major global brands. No dedicated foreign-guest filter. Confirm with the hotel if unsure.

Verify foreign registration before booking local boutiques

Compare OTAs for China
Airbnb is not available in mainland China

Airbnb exited the China market in 2022. For apartment-style stays, search serviced apartments on Trip.com. See does Airbnb work in China?

Trains

High-speed rail tickets

China operates one of the world’s largest high-speed networks. Foreign travelers can book with a passport on Trip.com and enter many stations by scanning the passport at gates (confirm your ticket type at checkout).

Trip.com Trains

Recommended for foreigners
  • Passport booking
  • English seat maps
  • International cards
Search trains on Trip.com

Partner link. We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

12306 (official)

Lowest fees, steeper learning curve

Official China Railway app. Setup can be harder for first-time foreign users. Many travelers still prefer Trip.com for support.

See our Trip.com train booking guide

Train apps for foreigners
Trains, flights & hotels in one account – Trip.com
English support. International cards.
Open Trip.com
Activities

Tours & attraction tickets

Book transport on Trip.com first. Use Klook when you need a timed slot, mobile voucher, or English day tour. Do not use Klook as your main path for high-speed rail.

Search on Klook

Klook.com
China attractions Forbidden City Mutianyu bus Shanghai

Partner links may earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. Affiliate disclosure.

Comparison

Which platform when?

NeedTrip.comKlookBooking.com12306
FlightsBest fitNoNoNo
Hotels (foreign guests)Best fitNoChains onlyNo
High-speed railBest fitNoNoOfficial
Attractions / toursSomeBest fitNoNo
English supportYesYesYesLimited