Special Travelers Guide

Tips for families, seniors & accessibility

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Traveling with Children

  • Children under 1.2m get free entry to most attractions
  • Children 1.2-1.5m get half-price tickets
  • High-speed rail: children under 6 travel free (no seat)
  • Bring snacks and entertainment for long train rides
  • Most hotels provide cribs on request
  • Panda bases and Disneyland are top kid-friendly attractions

👴 Traveling with Seniors

  • Seniors 60-69 get half-price attraction tickets (bring passport)
  • Seniors 70+ get free entry to most attractions
  • High-speed rail has priority boarding for seniors
  • Choose first-class seats for more legroom
  • Avoid peak travel seasons (Chinese New Year, National Day)
  • Book hotels near attractions to minimize walking

♿ Accessibility in China

⚠ China's accessibility infrastructure is improving but still limited compared to Western countries.

  • New metro stations have elevators and tactile paving
  • Older stations and attractions may lack wheelchair access
  • International hotels have accessible rooms
  • High-speed trains have wheelchair spaces (book in advance)
  • Consider hiring a local assistant for difficult areas
  • Download accessibility apps: Amap shows wheelchair routes

🤰 Pregnant Travelers

  • Most airlines allow travel up to 32-36 weeks
  • Bring doctor's note for flights after 28 weeks
  • Avoid high-altitude destinations (Tibet, Yunnan mountains)
  • International hospitals in major cities have OB/GYN services
  • Travel insurance may not cover pregnancy-related issues