Red-billed gulls flying at sunrise in Dianchi, Kunming

Kunming: China’s “Spring City”

Why do global travelers list Kunming as “China’s first stop”? The body temperature of 15–25°C in Kunming throughout the year allowed 78% of European and American tourists to skip heavy luggage (Wikipedia, 2024). When Beijing and Shanghai are 35°C in summer or 0°C in winter, this plateau City with an altitude of 1,900 m is…

materials submitted by foreign applicants in China visa service hall

China Visa Service: For Foreigners Who Come to China

COVA official portal Since September 30, 2025, every Chinese visa application begins online through COVA — China Online Visa Application, the official platform operated by the Consular Department of China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This guide covers how to use it, why it sometimes sends you to a second website, and what happens at the…

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China Visa Requirements : Comprehensive Guide

This guide covers the document requirements for each ordinary visa category, the universal items every applicant needs, common preparation mistakes, and processing times. If you haven’t confirmed your visa type yet, start with China Visa Types: How to Choose the Right One first. Universal Requirements — Every Application Regardless of visa type, every applicant needs:…

China visa photo requirements

China Visa Photo Requirements

China visa photo requirements are formulated in accordance with the DOC 9,303 document of ICAO, applicable to the requirements for the applicant’s photo when the Exit Entry Administration Department of the public security organ accepts all kinds of exit entry certificate applications Requirements for taking photos Basic requirements for photos Specifications of digital photo files…

Harbin, the Charming Ice City in the Far North of China

Located in the northeastern part of China, Harbin is a city full of unique charm that attracts numerous foreigners. It is renowned as the “Ice City” for its spectacular ice and snow festivals. When winter arrives, Harbin transforms into a fairytale world of ice. The Harbin Ice and Snow Festival is a global extravaganza.