This bankrupt country offers visa-free entry! Explore the off-the-beaten-path ancient Caucasus nation for just 3,000 yuan!!
“Pre-trip basics
Visa: Chinese passport holders are visa-free, with a maximum stay of 90 days within 180 days
Passport validity > 6 months; it’s recommended to save your round-trip tickets, hotel booking confirmation, and travel insurance on your phone for reference
Time difference: 4 hours behind Beijing time
Best seasons
May–June, Sep–Oct (peak season, 59–79°F, mostly sunny, great chance to see Mount Ararat)
July–Aug is hot summer; Nov–Mar is cold, suitable for off-peak cultural trips
Currency: Armenian dram AMD, 1 CNY ≈ 70 AMD
✅ It’s recommended to bring a small amount of US dollars in cash; airport exchange rates are poor, exchange in city center shops
Major restaurants and hotels accept cards; markets, minibuses, and rural shops only accept cash
Power plug: European standard two-round-pin plug
Network: Buy Ucom or Beeline SIM card at the airport; signal is weak at mountain monasteries, download Yandex Maps offline in advance
✈️ Transportation guide
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