Do I need a visa to travel to China in 2026?

China offers 30-day visa-free entry for citizens of 50+ countries including France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Australia, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, and Singapore. A 240-hour (10-day) transit visa-free policy is available for 53 countries at major airports. For others, a tourist visa (L Visa) is required.

What is included in a QTour private China tour?

Every QTour booking includes a private English-speaking guide, private air-conditioned vehicle with professional driver, all entrance fees, hotel accommodations, daily breakfast, and airport/train station transfers. An optional professional photographer with DSLR and drone is available. No shopping stops, no group sharing.

What is the best time to visit China?

Spring (April-May) and Autumn (September-November) are the best times to visit most of China with mild weather and clear skies. Summer (June-August) is ideal for Tibet, Inner Mongolia, and high-altitude areas. Winter (December-February) is perfect for Harbin Ice Festival and fewer crowds.

How much does a private China tour cost?

A private China tour with 4-star hotels typically costs $150-300 per person per day, including guide, driver, vehicle, hotels, entrance fees, and domestic transport. Budget tours start from $100/day, luxury tours from $350/day. QTour offers free itinerary customization with no hidden fees.

Is China safe for tourists in 2026?

China is one of the safest countries for tourists with very low violent crime rates. Major cities have excellent public transportation, widespread English signage in tourist areas, and 24/7 police presence. QTour provides 24/7 emergency support for all booked clients.

Can I customize my China tour itinerary?

Absolutely. Every QTour tour is fully customizable. You can choose destinations, adjust pace, add or remove attractions, select hotel categories, and specify dietary requirements. Our travel experts will create a personalized itinerary within 24 hours at no extra cost.

Feng Shui: Harmonizing Space and Energy - Chinese Culture Guide

The principles of feng shui — bagua map, five elements, compass school, and how feng shui influences Chinese architecture and daily life.

What is Feng Shui?

Feng shui (wind-water) is an ancient Chinese practice of arranging spaces to harmonize with natural energy flows (qi). Dating back 3,000 years, it combines astronomy, geography, and philosophy. Good feng shui promotes health, wealth, and harmony; bad feng shui creates obstacles. It influences architecture, interior design, and even grave placement.

The Bagua Map

The bagua is an eight-sided diagram mapping life areas: career, knowledge, family, wealth, fame, relationships, creativity, and helpful people. Each area corresponds to directions, colors, and elements. Practitioners overlay the bagua on floor plans to identify strengths and weaknesses. Adjustments include adding mirrors, plants, or water features to balance energy.

Five Elements Theory

Feng shui uses five elements: Wood (growth), Fire (passion), Earth (stability), Metal (clarity), and Water (flow). Elements interact through generating and controlling cycles. Wood feeds Fire, Fire creates Earth, Earth bears Metal, Metal collects Water, Water nourishes Wood. Balanced spaces incorporate all five elements appropriately.

Compass School vs. Form School

Compass School uses a luopan (feng shui compass) to determine auspicious directions based on birth date and building orientation. Form School analyzes landscape features: mountains behind (protection), water in front (prosperity), and open space ahead (opportunity). Modern practitioners combine both approaches for comprehensive analysis.

Feng Shui in Modern Life

Contemporary Chinese still consult feng shui masters for home purchases, office layouts, and business openings. Real estate agents market properties with good feng shui. Interior designers incorporate feng shui principles. While skeptics dismiss it as superstition, many find value in its emphasis on harmony, balance, and mindful space design.