Hotels & Accommodation
Hotel booking in China for foreign passport holders. Not every hotel can legally host non-Chinese guests, Trip.com filters by foreigner-eligible properties, hostels in tier-2 cities often refuse foreigners, and check-in always requires passport plus a 24-hour police registration. Tips on Beijing hutong stays, Shanghai serviced apartments, and avoiding the "Chinese ID only" trap.
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Beijing
Where is the best area to stay in Beijing for a first-time visitor?
Pick Wangfujing or Dongcheng for first-time stays: walking distance to Forbidden City, Subway Lines 1 and 5, ¥600-1,200 per night.
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What are the recommended options for handling a 19-hour layover at Beijing Capital International Airport?
Use the 240-hour visa-free transit at PEK if you carry US, UK, EU, Australia, or Indonesia passports and a confirmed onward third-country ticket.