Comments on: China Travel Advisory | What This Means for 2026

By: Josh Summers

Josh Summers — Mon, 30 Sep 2019 06:55:41 +0000

In reply to Kim. No, she should not have any issues while traveling with you. Enjoy your trip and don't forget to grab a copy of my China travel handbook!

By: Kim

Kim — Sun, 29 Sep 2019 13:21:23 +0000

Hi jOsh,
Thank you for the ARTICLE…it has put my mind at ease a bit. My husband and i along with our adult children are PLANNING on taking our 14 year Old adopted chinese daughter back to china for a Heritage Tour with China Ties program. Do you BELIEVE we’ll encounter any issues as our daughter is Chinese and has US citizenship and has US passport. She dOes not have dual citizenship.

By: AngIe c

AngIe c — Thu, 15 Aug 2019 10:10:46 +0000

this is a well informed artiCle and i thank you for it. My husband and i will be traveling to china in the up coming wEeks with my father and brother. It caused My husband some conceRn when the advisory went in effect back in january. As we are of chinese descent. We will be in guangzhou one of the bigger cities. My dad says there’s nothing to worry abOut, we’ll be visiting a few of my Dads friends while over there.

By: Josh Summers

Josh Summers — Tue, 05 Mar 2019 13:58:34 +0000

In reply to Cindy k..

Hi Cindy, I appreciate your concern but I don’t believe you have anything to worry about. Mixed race marriages are still somewhat new in China but it’s becoming more and more accepted. If you’re in the big cities as a tourist, I don’t think you’ll notice any extra attention.

As for being of Chinese descent, as long as your parents haven’t broken the law and you don’t plan to break the law, the Chinese have no reason to detain you for even a minute.

By: Cindy k.

Cindy k. — Sun, 03 Mar 2019 04:16:45 +0000

Hi Josh, I was born in america and feel very american, but my parents were born in china and, of course, I look quite chinese. My husband is peruvian, and one of my children looks chinese, while one looks more indistinct. I was planning to travel to china this june 2019, but i am worried about the travel advisory and whether the chinese officials would harrass us or prevent us from leaving the country. plus, because we are a mixed race couple, i am not sure how that would come across. we were planning to do a tour with china discovery so the plan is to have a tour guide with us the whole time, but i am about to call the whole thing off because i am worried about the travel advisory. what do you think about my situation? should we call off our travel plans?

By: Josh Summers

Josh Summers — Wed, 16 Jan 2019 01:28:22 +0000

In reply to Chester. Thanks, Chester! I'm glad this was helpful for your wife. Concerning your thoughts on the 144-hr transit visa, I think you should be fine, but if you have any misgivings whatsoever, the safe bet is to get a traditional visa. I can't make that call for you, unfortunately, but I can say that there have been some people who have been surprised with problems trying to get the transit visa.

By: Chester

Chester — Tue, 15 Jan 2019 17:28:08 +0000

Hello Josh, thank you for this article it helps a lot considering we are scheduled to fly into Beijing this April with the whole family (3 Kids). The wife was worried when she saw the travel advisory but this DEFINITELY put her at ease. Question for you. We will be taking advantage of the 144 Hr Free visa exception when we get there and would like to see what your thoughts about that is. Should i just get the full blown visa to avoid possible MISUNDERSTANDINGS? We certainly qualify for the 144 hr free visa but I feel nervous. Thanks and Great job with the page

By: Josh Summers

Josh Summers — Tue, 08 Jan 2019 15:16:34 +0000

In reply to Judy. Thank you, Judy! So glad you had a good experience in China :)

By: Judy

Judy — Mon, 07 Jan 2019 17:08:59 +0000

Hi Josh,
Thanks for sharing your take on the current mood. I did travel to China this year. It was an amazing experience and would encourage others to consider China a destination. With the understanding of the country’s rules and customs as you outlined.

I came home with a greater sense of appreciation for the people and the landscapes and treasures of an ancient civilization amongst the hustle of modern day.

Also wanted to thank you for your tips and info you sent to me prior to my trip. I wish you Happy New Year and safe travels to you and your family for 2019!

By: Josh Summers

Josh Summers — Sat, 05 Jan 2019 19:56:45 +0000

In reply to DAVID DEREYNA. Thanks, David! I appreciate hearing your experience and I'm glad the articles have been helpful :)