Travel Information
Canadian citizens travelling to China
Citizens of Canada that are travelling to China need a stamped visa in their passport prior to arriving.
China has a COVID-19 outbreak.
Multiple governments have advised against travel to China. Air commute between China and other countries may be restricted.
What to expect in China
Flights and Prices
Flight prices to China from Canada usually are around 719.00 CAD. Air China is a common carrier airline.
International and domestic airlines
Common international airlines are
China Southern Airlines, Air China, and Emirates
. Popular domestic airlines areHainan, Air China, and Spring
Common Tourist Questions
🥘 Do I need to tip?
No, you are not expected to tip at restaurants and other service businesses.
💰 Should I carry cash?
No, you don't have to carry cash with you. Credit cards are generally accepted. This may not be the case in smaller cities so you should double-check when you land.
☎️ Where do I get a SIM card from?
Some popular telecom companies are
China Mobile, China Unicom, and ZTE
.💦 Can I drink tap water?
No, you cannot drink tap water. Bottled water is recommended.
🚕What do I use to get around?
Popular ride-hailing services include Didi.
Exchange Rates
The primary currency is CNY.
1 CAD = 5.377750 CNY
To put that in perspective, the average dinner will cost you roughly $2.81 USD.
Visa Status
A Visa needs to be provided by the country prior to travelling.
Notes and Passport Validity
There are no special notes about passport validity at this time. In general, it is good to ensure that your passport is valid 3 months after your trip ends.
72-hour visit without a visa when in transit at Changsha, Chengdu, Chongqing, Guangzhou, Guilin, Harbin, Kunming, Qingdao, Wuhan, Xi'an and Xiamen.:144-hours visit without a visa when in transit through Beijing Capital International Airport, Dalian, Hangzhou, Shijiazhuang Zhengding International Airport in Hebei, Nanjing, Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport and Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Shanghai Railway Station and the Port of Shanghai; Shenyang and Tianjin Binhai International Airport:
Safety and Security
Do not travel.
Statistics
These values are calculated by computing the average scores that we have available to us across all cities in China. In some cases, they may not be completely accurate.
Internet Speed (1.26 / 5)
Safety (4.17 / 5)
Cost of Living (5.00 / 5)
Average Hotel Cost
$36.00 USD / night
Average Dinners
$2.81 USD
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Popular Cities in China
Anshan
Anyang
Baoding
Baotou
Beijing
Changchun
Changsha
Changshu
Changzhou
Chengdu
Chifeng
Chongqing
Cixi
Dalian
Datong
Dongguan
Dongying
Foshan
Fushun
Fuzhou
Guangzhou
Guilin
Guiyang
Haikou
Handan
Hangzhou
Harbin
Hefei
Hohhot
Huai'an
Huaibei
Huainan
Huizhou
Huzhou
Jiamusi
Jiangmen
Jiaxing
Jilin
Jinan
Kunming
Kunshan
Lanzhou
Lianyungang
Linyi
Liuzhou
Luoyang
Nanchang
Nanjing
Nanning
Nantong
Nanyang
Ningbo
Puning
Putian
Qingdao
Qinhuangdao
Qiqihar
Quanzhou
Rui'an
Shanghai
Shantou
Shaoxing
Shenyang
Shenzhen
Shijiazhuang
Suzhou
Taiyuan
Taizhou
Tangshan
Tengzhou
Tianjin
Urumqi
Weifang
Weihai
Wenling
Wenzhou
Wuhan
Wuhu
Wuxi
Xi An
Xiamen
Xiangtan
Xiangyang
Xining
Xuzhou
Yangshuo
Yangzhou
Yantai
Yichang
Yinchuan
Yiwu
Zhangjiagang
Zhangjiakou
Zhangzhou
Zhanjiang
Zhengzhou
Zhongshan
Zhoukou
Zhucheng
Zhuhai
Zhuzhou
Zibo
Zunyi