Why Bangladeshis Visit China
China offers Bangladeshi travelers an enormous range in one country — the Great Wall and Forbidden City in Beijing, Shanghai's futuristic skyline, and increasingly, ultra-fast high-speed rail connecting it all, making multi-city trips more practical than in most large countries.
চীন বাংলাদেশি ভ্রমণকারীদের একটি দেশেই বিশাল বৈচিত্র্য প্রদান করে — বেইজিংয়ের গ্রেট ওয়াল ও ফরবিডেন সিটি, সাংহাইয়ের ভবিষ্যৎমুখী স্কাইলাইন এবং দ্রুতগতির হাই-স্পিড রেল ব্যবস্থা।
High-speed rail makes Beijing-Shanghai a genuinely comfortable add-on — the journey takes around 4.5-6 hours by bullet train, letting you combine both cities without an extra flight.
হাই-স্পিড রেল বেইজিং-সাংহাই সংযোগকে সত্যিকারের আরামদায়ক করে তোলে।
Top Attractions & Things To Do
The Great Wall of China
The Mutianyu or Badaling sections near Beijing are the most accessible and well-preserved for a day trip.
Forbidden City & Tiananmen Square, Beijing
The former imperial palace complex, one of the world's largest and best-preserved ancient palace grounds.
The Bund, Shanghai
A waterfront promenade with colonial-era buildings facing the futuristic Pudong skyline across the river.
Terracotta Army, Xi'an
Thousands of life-sized clay soldiers guarding an ancient emperor's tomb, one of the world's great archaeological finds.
Li River & Guilin/Yangshuo
Dramatic karst mountain scenery along the Li River, often called China's most beautiful landscape.
Summer Palace, Beijing
A vast imperial garden and lake complex, a peaceful contrast to the city's busier sites.
Best Time to Visit & Sample Itinerary
September to November and March to May offer the mildest, clearest weather for Beijing and Shanghai sightseeing, avoiding both summer heat/humidity and winter cold.
সেপ্টেম্বর-নভেম্বর এবং মার্চ-মে বেইজিং ও সাংহাই ভ্রমণের জন্য সবচেয়ে মনোরম আবহাওয়া প্রদান করে।
Beijing
Great Wall day trip, Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Summer Palace.
High-Speed Rail to Shanghai
A comfortable 4.5-6 hour bullet train journey.
Shanghai
The Bund, Yu Garden, Pudong skyline, Disneyland Shanghai (optional).
Costs & Budget
| Item | Typical Cost |
|---|---|
| Round-trip flight (Dhaka-Beijing/Shanghai) | ৳55,000 - ৳90,000 |
| Mid-range hotel per night | ৳3,500 - ৳8,000 |
| High-speed rail (Beijing-Shanghai) | ৳6,000 - ৳12,000 one-way |
| L-Visa fee (single-entry) | BDT 3,000 plus CVASC service fee |
An 8-day Beijing-Shanghai trip typically costs ৳100,000-150,000 per person, including flights, mid-range hotels, food, the high-speed rail connection, and major attraction entries.
Visa & Entry — Full Step-by-Step Guide
Visa Type: The L-Visa is issued for tourism, sightseeing, and visiting friends or family.
Required Documents
- Passport with at least six months of remaining validity and blank visa pages.
- Printed and signed online Visa Application Form and confirmation page.
- One recent colour passport photo against a light background.
- Documents showing your itinerary, including flight booking and hotel reservation.
Step-by-Step Process
- Fill out the application form truthfully and completely on the China Online Visa Application (COVA) website.
- Print out the confirmation page and full form, and sign them.
- Book an appointment on the CVASC (Chinese Visa Application Service Centre) website.
- Submit your signed application, passport, and documents in person at the CVASC on your appointment date.
- Pay the visa fee plus the CVASC service charge.
Visa Fee
BDT 3,000 for a single-entry L-Visa, plus the CVASC service fee.
Embassy & VAC in Bangladesh
Embassy of the People's Republic of China
Plot 2&4, Embassy Road, Block-I, Baridhara, Dhaka
Chinese Visa Application Service Centre (CVASC)
Sterling EF (South) Centre, 7th Floor, 111, Gulshan Avenue, Dhaka-1212
Local Tips & Culture
- Many Western apps and sites (Google, WhatsApp) don't work in China — arrange a VPN before travel, or rely on local alternatives like WeChat.
- Mobile payment (Alipay/WeChat Pay) is dominant — set up an international-linked account or carry sufficient cash.
- High-speed rail tickets sell out during Chinese holidays — book in advance and avoid Golden Week (early October).
- Halal food is available in major cities, particularly around areas with significant Hui Muslim populations.
- English signage is common at major attractions, but less so in everyday settings — a translation app helps.
চীনে ভ্রমণের আগে ভিপিএন ব্যবস্থা করুন এবং মোবাইল পেমেন্টের জন্য প্রস্তুতি নিন।
FAQ
Do I need an appointment for the visa? Yes — book an appointment on the CVASC website after completing the online COVA form.
Can I combine Beijing and Shanghai easily? Yes — the high-speed rail link takes about 4.5-6 hours and is a comfortable, popular option.
Will my phone work normally in China? Many common apps are blocked — arrange a VPN or rely on Chinese alternatives before you travel.