{"id":21961,"date":"2014-04-08T07:41:22","date_gmt":"2014-04-08T05:41:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/?page_id=21961"},"modified":"2026-04-06T20:02:26","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T18:02:26","slug":"kina","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/restips\/asien\/kina\/","title":{"rendered":"China"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Curious about travelling to China? This exotic country offers a wealth of history and culture, but also beautiful nature and delicious food. Here are our top tips for travelling to China!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6ac76d784aba4\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6ac76d784aba4\" checked aria-label=\"toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/restips\/asien\/kina\/#Resa_till_Kina_%E2%80%93_guider_tips_och_reportage\" >Travelling to China - guides, tips and stories<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/restips\/asien\/kina\/#Bra_att_veta_infor_resan_till_Kina\" >Good to know before travelling to China<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/restips\/asien\/kina\/#Liknande_resmal_i_Asien\" >Similar destinations in Asia<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/restips\/asien\/kina\/#Prenumerera_pa_vart_nyhetsbrev\" >Subscribe to our newsletter<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-resa-till-kina-guider-tips-och-reportage\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Resa_till_Kina_%E2%80%93_guider_tips_och_reportage\"><\/span>Travelling to China - guides, tips and stories<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">China is a country in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/ostasien\/\">East Asia<\/a> which offers an exciting culture. The country has a long history, with palaces, gardens and sights such as <em>The Forbidden City<\/em> and <em>The Great Wall of China<\/em>. You can also enjoy Chinese cuisine! Find inspiration and tips for your trip to China here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-de47ca75 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-post-grid uagb-post-grid  uagb-post__image-position-top uagb-post__image-enabled uagb-block-f1558c2d     uagb-post__items uagb-post__columns-3 is-grid uagb-post__columns-tablet-2 uagb-post__columns-mobile-1 uagb-post__equal-height\" data-total=\"1\" style=\"\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article class=\"uagb-post__inner-wrap\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='uagb-post__image'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2026\/04\/kinesisk-mat\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\" class='uagb-image-ratio-inherit'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"168\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kinamat-1-300x168.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" 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href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2026\/04\/kinesisk-mat\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\">Chinese food - 20 classic dishes you must try<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='uagb-post__text uagb-post-grid-byline'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-post__text uagb-post__cta wp-block-button\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"wp-block-button__link uagb-text-link\" style=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2026\/04\/kinesisk-mat\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\">READ MORE<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article class=\"uagb-post__inner-wrap\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='uagb-post__image'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2018\/02\/upplevelser-och-sevardheter-beijing\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\" class='uagb-image-ratio-inherit'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kinesiska-muren-3-1-300x169.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kinesiska-muren-3-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kinesiska-muren-3-1-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kinesiska-muren-3-1-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kinesiska-muren-3-1-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kinesiska-muren-3-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"uagb-post__title uagb-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2018\/02\/upplevelser-och-sevardheter-beijing\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\">Experiences and attractions in 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srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ditte-Akker-300x152.png 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ditte-Akker-600x304.png 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ditte-Akker-768x388.png 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ditte-Akker-1024x518.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ditte-Akker-1200x607.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ditte-Akker.png 1370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"uagb-post__title uagb-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2016\/03\/veckans-gast-ditte-akker-larare-peking-fyra-ar\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\">Guest of the week: Ditte Akker, teacher in China for 4 years<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='uagb-post__text uagb-post-grid-byline'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-post__text uagb-post__cta wp-block-button\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"wp-block-button__link uagb-text-link\" style=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2016\/03\/veckans-gast-ditte-akker-larare-peking-fyra-ar\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\">READ MORE<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article class=\"uagb-post__inner-wrap\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='uagb-post__image'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2013\/12\/xiamen-kina\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\" class='uagb-image-ratio-inherit'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Flygplats-Xiamen-Kina-300x169.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Flygplats Xiamen Kina\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Flygplats-Xiamen-Kina-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Flygplats-Xiamen-Kina-600x339.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Flygplats-Xiamen-Kina-768x434.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Flygplats-Xiamen-Kina-1024x578.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Flygplats-Xiamen-Kina-1200x678.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Flygplats-Xiamen-Kina.jpg 1202w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"uagb-post__title uagb-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2013\/12\/xiamen-kina\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\">Xiamen in China - a brief stopover<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='uagb-post__text uagb-post-grid-byline'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-post__text uagb-post__cta wp-block-button\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"wp-block-button__link uagb-text-link\" style=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2013\/12\/xiamen-kina\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\">READ MORE<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article class=\"uagb-post__inner-wrap\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='uagb-post__image'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2013\/03\/resan-med-transsibiriska\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\" class='uagb-image-ratio-inherit'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Transsibiriska-j\u00e4rnv\u00e4gen-2-300x169.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Transsibiriska j\u00e4rnv\u00e4gen\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Transsibiriska-j\u00e4rnv\u00e4gen-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Transsibiriska-j\u00e4rnv\u00e4gen-2-600x337.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Transsibiriska-j\u00e4rnv\u00e4gen-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Transsibiriska-j\u00e4rnv\u00e4gen-2-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Transsibiriska-j\u00e4rnv\u00e4gen-2-1200x674.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Transsibiriska-j\u00e4rnv\u00e4gen-2.jpg 1203w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"uagb-post__title uagb-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2013\/03\/resan-med-transsibiriska\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\">Travelling on the Trans-Siberian Railway<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='uagb-post__text uagb-post-grid-byline'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-post__text uagb-post__cta wp-block-button\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"wp-block-button__link uagb-text-link\" style=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2013\/03\/resan-med-transsibiriska\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\">READ MORE<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"209\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/FREEDOMtravel-logga-2024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-224243\" style=\"width:500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/FREEDOMtravel-logga-2024.png 800w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/FREEDOMtravel-logga-2024-300x78.png 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/FREEDOMtravel-logga-2024-768x201.png 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/FREEDOMtravel-logga-2024-224x59.png 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/FREEDOMtravel-logga-2024-18x5.png 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/FREEDOMtravel-logga-2024-433x113.png 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/FREEDOMtravel-logga-2024-600x157.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"651\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cykeltaxi-Kina-1-1-1024x651.jpg\" alt=\"resm\u00e5l i Kina\" class=\"wp-image-64571\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cykeltaxi-Kina-1-1-1024x651.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cykeltaxi-Kina-1-1-600x382.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cykeltaxi-Kina-1-1-300x191.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cykeltaxi-Kina-1-1-768x488.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cykeltaxi-Kina-1-1-1200x763.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cykeltaxi-Kina-1-1.jpg 1206w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Helena and Peter Bergstr\u00f6m, from the travel magazine FREEDOMtravel, on location in China<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-section uagb-section__wrap uagb-section__background-color uagb-block-036eb6e2\"><div class=\"uagb-section__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-section__inner-wrap\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bra_att_veta_infor_resan_till_Kina\"><\/span>Good to know before travelling to China<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fast facts about China<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Capital city:<\/strong> Peking (Beijing)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Currency:<\/strong> Chinese yuan (CNY)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Language:<\/strong> Mandarin (Chinese)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Time zone:<\/strong> GMT+8<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Population:<\/strong> about 1.4 billion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Electricity:<\/strong> 220V (adapter may be needed)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Go ahead:<\/strong> right side<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently asked questions about China<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When is the best time to travel to China?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Spring (April-May) and autumn (September-October) are usually the best periods to travel to China, with pleasant temperatures and less extreme weather. Summer can be hot and humid, while winter can be cold, especially in northern China.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do you need a visa to travel to China?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, as a Swedish citizen you usually need a visa to travel to China. The application is made in advance and the process can take some time, so it is important to be out in good time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How long should you stay in China?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">China is a vast country with enormous variety. A minimum of 10-14 days is recommended to experience some of the most famous places, but preferably longer if you want to combine several regions and get a deeper insight into the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is China an expensive destination?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">China is generally an affordable destination, especially in terms of food and local transport. At the same time, entrance fees to attractions and some hotels in big cities can be more expensive. It is possible to customise your trip according to your budget and comfort level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do you get around China?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">China has a well-developed transport system. High-speed trains are one of the most convenient ways to travel between cities, while domestic flights are suitable for longer distances. In big cities, subways and apps are common means of transport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is China safe to travel to?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">China is generally a safe country to travel in, with low levels of violent crime. However, travellers should be vigilant in major cities and follow local rules and regulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the top travel destinations in China?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2018\/02\/upplevelser-och-sevardheter-beijing\/\">Beijing<\/a> attracts with historical sights such as the Forbidden City and the Great Wall, Shanghai with its modern metropolitan pulse, and Xi'an with the famous Terracotta Army. For nature and scenery, areas such as Guilin and Zhangjiajie are popular.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do you need a vaccine before travelling to China?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Basic protection is recommended, and sometimes also hepatitis A. Depending on the itinerary, additional vaccinations may be required. Contact a vaccination centre well in advance of your trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to consider culturally in China?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">China has a rich history and strong traditions. Respect, courtesy and patience are important in social situations. Language barriers can occur, especially outside big cities, so it can be helpful to have addresses and information stored digitally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the food like in China?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2026\/04\/kinesisk-mat\/\">Chinese cuisine<\/a> is incredibly varied and a key part of the journey. From dumplings in the north to spicy dishes in Sichuan and Cantonese flavours in the south, the food differs greatly between regions and is an experience in itself.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-liknande-resmal-i-asien\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Liknande_resmal_i_Asien\"><\/span>Similar destinations in Asia<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you like China, there are several other destinations in Asia that offer strong culture, history and cuisine - from temples and big cities to traditions that go back thousands of years.<\/p><div class=\"freed-grupp-i-blogginlagg freed-entity-placement\" id=\"freed-4222230370\"><div class=\"freed-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><div id=\"freed-slider-88752\" class=\"custom-slider freed-slider-19555443 freed-slider\"><ul><li><div id=\"freed-3638743352\" class=\"method-missing not-front type-page not-theme-page\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ullbadden.se\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"ullbadden_588x158_feb_2026\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ullbadden_588x158_feb_2026-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ullbadden_588x158_feb_2026-1.jpg 588w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ullbadden_588x158_feb_2026-1-300x81.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ullbadden_588x158_feb_2026-1-224x60.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ullbadden_588x158_feb_2026-1-18x5.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ullbadden_588x158_feb_2026-1-433x116.jpg 433w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 588px) 100vw, 588px\" width=\"588\" height=\"158\"   \/><\/a><\/div><\/li><li><div id=\"freed-651855204\" class=\"method-missing not-front type-page not-theme-page\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/se.sun-living.com\/vans\/v-serien\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" aria-label=\"New Sunlife\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Nya-Sunliv.gif\" alt=\"\"  width=\"588\" height=\"158\"   \/><\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><script>( window.advanced_ads_ready || jQuery( document ).ready ).call( null, function() {var $freedslider19555443 = jQuery( \".freed-slider-19555443\" );$freedslider19555443.on( \"unslider.ready\", function() { jQuery( \"div.custom-slider ul li\" ).css( \"display\", \"block\" ); 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