Visa & Entry Requirements

Processing Active. Apply at least 30 days before departure

Budget & Daily Expenses

Estimated daily budget: 600 - 1200. Apply for the L-category tourist visa at least one month before departure.

Curated travel report

If i were booking a flight to china today, how would i plan my visa process, and what would my ideal 7-day itinerary look like covering beijing, shanghai, and great wall?

June 20, 2026

Verified Analysis

Selected experts specialize in international visa processing and comprehensive holiday itinerary planning from India.

Budget Tier

INR 1,20,000-1,80,000

Best Time

Sep-Oct

Strategic Insights

Visa & Entry

Processing Active

Apply at least 30 days before departure
Submit valid passport and flight itinerary
Book appointment at a visa center

Safety

Tea House Scam

Unlicensed Taxis

Budget

CurrencyCNY

Daily Est.600 - 1200

Apply for the L-category tourist visa at least one month before departure.

Transport

Best Route

Fly into Beijing Capital International (PEK), take the high-speed rail to Shanghai (4.5 hours), and depart from Shanghai Pudong (PVG).

Use the extensive subway networks in both cities and pre-booked private transfers or the Didi app for reaching the Great Wall sections.

Indian Insights

Advantages

Streamlined e-visa and biometrics exemption policies for Indian tourists through 2024
Direct flight connectivity from major hubs like Delhi and Mumbai returning to normalcy
Excellent value for money regarding luxury accommodation and high-speed rail travel

Caution

Top Match

Verified Travel Experts

Geeta Sirpaul

"Transforming Travel Experiences with Decades of Industry Leadership"

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40y Exp.

Delhi, India

Expert in visa documentation and end-to-end travel planning.

Planit Holidays

"Seamless Travel, Thoughtfully Planned."

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15y Exp.

Delhi, India

Specializes in visa assistance and international holiday packages.

Manoj Kumar Varshney

"Expert travel guidance backed by 30+ years of experience"

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34y Exp.

Delhi, India

Decades of experience in visa consultancy and ticketing.

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Limited availability of authentic vegetarian and Jain food outside major hotel chains
High dependency on VPNs and local payment apps like Alipay/WeChat for daily survival
Tight 7-day timeline for three major hubs creates significant travel fatigue