HANDBOOK  /  PART 6  /  ACCOMMODATION

Booking accommodation in China

Start with the map

Before comparing hotel photos, check neighborhood, nearest metro, distance from major sights, railway-station access and airport connection.

Booking platforms

Trip.com is one of the easiest international-facing options for China.

Compare the final booking conditions rather than only the headline price.

Check the final terms

Before paying, confirm room type, bed type, window, breakfast, taxes and fees, cancellation deadline and pay-now vs pay-at-property terms.

Confirm the exact branch

Chain hotels can have similar names.

Compare the Chinese address, map location and nearby metro station.

Before arrival

Save the reservation number, Chinese property name, full Chinese address and hotel phone number.

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Last verified 2026-10-05. Procedures and limits change — check official sources before you travel.