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21 questionsCan a family choose seats in advance on West Air or China Southern when booked through Trip.com?
On China Southern, standard economy advance seat selection is free on domestic flights, so open the seat map early.
Do UK citizens need a visa when transiting through Beijing and Shanghai with a stop in Vietnam?
UK passport holders enter China visa-free for 30 days from 17 February 2026 to 31 December 2026, no third-country onward ticket required.
Is it possible to visit the Great Wall and Forbidden City during a 10-hour layover in Beijing, and what is the best way to arrange transportation?
Pick one site, not both; 10 hours leaves only 6 usable hours after immigration, security, and the airline's 90-minute buffer.
Will I face boarding issues if I don't provide visa information for Beijing transit?
Type 'VISA FREE' or your passport number when airline systems demand a visa number for a Beijing transit booking.
How hard is it to eat vegetarian or vegan in Beijing as a traveler?
Plan more than you would in Taiwan, Vietnam, or Japan; it is doable but not effortless.
Can a high-school student with HSK 3 move to Beijing and attend a Chinese public school?
At HSK 3 a student usually will not be admitted to a regular Beijing public high school and could not follow Chinese-medium, gaokao-track classes.
Is it better to book a shared Klook tour or hire a private driver for visiting the Mutianyu Great Wall from Beijing?
Hire a private sedan via Trip.com or DiDi for ¥600-800 round trip; saves 2-3 hours over shared tours and lets you leave by 6:30 AM.
If I have an emergency passport, does a short Beijing airport transit count as entering China?
A same-ticket airside connection through Beijing is a transfer, not an entry, and gets no passport stamp.
Is it necessary to hire a tour guide for the Great Wall and Summer Palace, or is a private driver sufficient for a family visit?
Charter a full-day private car for ¥600–800 covering Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace, including tolls and driver wait time.