Travel & Place Vocabulary in Chinese

Explore the world confidently with Travel & Place Vocabulary in Chinese. This collection includes essential terms for destinations, accommodation, sightseeing, transportation, and travel experiences. 

Travel vocabulary helps you navigate airports, book hotels, describe destinations, and handle emergencies while exploring new places. With GuruLango’s Spaced Repetition system, you’ll strengthen memory retention and use these terms naturally in real travel situations.

Below is a preview set of Travel & Place vocabulary, selected from GuruLango’s 5000-word library.

1. Airport - Air Travel, Check-in & Flight Essentials

Use these words to talk about airport procedures and flight-related activities.

Vocabulary

Pinyin

English Meaning

机场 (noun)

jīchǎng

Airport

航班 (noun)

hángbān

Flight

登机口 (noun)

dēngjīkǒu

Boarding gate

行李 (noun)

xínglǐ

Luggage

托运 (verb)

tuōyùn

Check in luggage

安检 (noun)

ānjiǎn

Security check

护照 (noun)

hùzhào

Passport

登机牌 (noun)

dēngjīpái

Boarding pass

候机室 (noun)

hòujīshì

Waiting lounge

起飞 (verb)

qǐfēi

Take off

降落 (verb)

jiàngluò

Land

延误 (noun/verb)

yánwù

Delay

2. Train Station - Railway, Platforms & Ticketing

These words help you talk about train travel and navigating a railway station.

Vocabulary

Pinyin

English Meaning

火车站 (noun)

huǒchēzhàn

Train station

月台 (noun)

yuètái

Platform

火车票 (noun)

huǒchēpiào

Train ticket

高铁 (noun)

gāotiě

High-speed rail

硬座 (noun)

yìngzuò

Hard seat

软卧 (noun)

ruǎnwò

Soft sleeper

检票口 (noun)

jiǎnpiàokǒu

Ticket check gate

发车时间 (noun)

fāchē shíjiān

Departure time

到站 (verb)

dàozhàn

Arrive

换乘 (verb)

huànchéng

Transfer

铁路线 (noun)

tiělùxiàn

Rail line

3. Accommodation - Hotels, Booking & Lodging Options

Use these terms to describe places you stay during your trip.

Vocabulary

Pinyin

English Meaning

酒店 (noun)

jiǔdiàn

Hotel

宾馆 (noun)

bīnguǎn

Guesthouse

青年旅舍 (noun)

qīngnián lǚshè

Hostel

双人房 (noun)

shuāngrén fáng

Double room

单人房 (noun)

dānrén fáng

Single room

前台 (noun)

qiántái

Reception

预订 (verb)

yùdìng

Book (a room)

退房 (verb)

tuìfáng

Check out

入住 (verb)

rùzhù

Check in

房卡 (noun)

fángkǎ

Room card

设施 (noun)

shèshī

Facilities

度假村 (noun)

dùjiàcūn

Resort

4. Tourist Destination - Places Travelers Love to Visit

These words help you name different types of sightseeing places and travel spots.

Vocabulary

Pinyin

English Meaning

景点 (noun)

jǐngdiǎn

Scenic spot

名胜古迹 (noun)

míngshèng gǔjì

Historical site

公园 (noun)

gōngyuán

Park

博物馆 (noun)

bówùguǎn

Museum

美术馆 (noun)

měishùguǎn

Art gallery

古城 (noun)

gǔchéng

Ancient town

海滩 (noun)

hǎitān

Beach

山区 (noun)

shānqū

Mountain area

动物园 (noun)

dòngwùyuán

Zoo

水族馆 (noun)

shuǐzúguǎn

Aquarium

庙宇 (noun)

miàoyǔ

Temple

5. Worldwide Tourist Attraction - Famous Spots Around the Globe

Use these vocabulary items to describe globally recognized travel destinations.

Vocabulary

Pinyin

English Meaning

世界遗产 (noun)

shìjiè yíchǎn

World Heritage site

金字塔 (noun)

jīnzìtǎ

Pyramids

大峡谷 (noun)

Dàxiágǔ

Grand Canyon

自由女神像 (noun)

Zìyóu Nǚshénxiàng

Statue of Liberty

埃菲尔铁塔 (noun)

Āifēi’ěr Tiětǎ

Eiffel Tower

罗马斗兽场 (noun)

Luómǎ Dòushòuchǎng

Colosseum

富士山 (noun)

Fùshìshān

Mount Fuji

悉尼歌剧院 (noun)

Xīní Gējùyuàn

Sydney Opera House

长城 (noun)

Chángchéng

Great Wall of China

吴哥窟 (noun)

Wúgēkū

Angkor Wat

马丘比丘 (noun)

Mǎqiūbǐqiū

Machu Picchu

6. Travel Activity - Things You Do While Traveling

These terms help you talk about activities, tours, and fun experiences during a trip.

Vocabulary

Pinyin

English Meaning

旅游 (verb/noun)

lǚyóu

Travel

观光 (verb/noun)

guānguāng

Sightseeing

徒步 (verb)

túbù

Hiking

拍照 (verb)

pāizhào

Take photos

购物 (verb)

gòuwù

Shopping

品尝 (verb)

pǐncháng

Taste (food)

参加团游 (verb)

cānjiā tuányóu

Join a tour

自驾游 (noun)

zìjiàyóu

Road trip

漂流 (verb)

piāoliú

Rafting

划船 (verb)

huáchuán

Boating

看演出 (verb)

kàn yǎnchū

Watch a show

7. Travel Essential - Items Needed for Every Trip

Use these vocabulary words to name necessary travel items and essentials.

Vocabulary

Pinyin

English Meaning

行李箱 (noun)

xínglǐxiāng

Suitcase

背包 (noun)

bēibāo

Backpack

地图 (noun)

dìtú

Map

充电器 (noun)

chōngdiànqì

Charger

现金 (noun)

xiànjīn

Cash

雨伞 (noun)

yǔsǎn

Umbrella

水瓶 (noun)

shuǐpíng

Water bottle

洗漱包 (noun)

xǐshùbāo

Toiletry bag

旅行枕头 (noun)

lǚxíng zhěntou

Travel pillow

急救包 (noun)

jíjiùbāo

First-aid kit

防晒霜 (noun)

fángshài shuāng

Sunscreen

8. Travel Emergency - Problems & Unexpected Situations Abroad

These words help you communicate during urgent travel situations.

Vocabulary

Pinyin

English Meaning

紧急情况 (noun)

jǐnjí qíngkuàng

Emergency

丢失 (verb)

diūshī

Lose (passport, item)

生病 (verb)

shēngbìng

Get sick

迷路 (verb)

mílù

Get lost

报警 (verb)

bàojǐng

Call the police

求助 (verb)

qiúzhù

Ask for help

事故 (noun)

shìgù

Accident

医疗中心 (noun)

yīliáo zhōngxīn

Medical center

药店 (noun)

yàodiàn

Pharmacy

遗失物品 (noun)

yíshī wùpǐn

Lost item

延误问题 (noun)

yánwù wèntí

Delay issue

9. Country - Names of Nations Around the World

Use these words to name different countries in Chinese.

Vocabulary

Pinyin

English Meaning

中国 (noun)

Zhōngguó

China

越南 (noun)

Yuènán

Vietnam

美国 (noun)

Měiguó

United States

日本 (noun)

Rìběn

Japan

韩国 (noun)

Hánguó

Korea

法国 (noun)

Fǎguó

France

德国 (noun)

Déguó

Germany

泰国 (noun)

Tàiguó

Thailand

英国 (noun)

Yīngguó

United Kingdom

意大利 (noun)

Yìdàlì

Italy

加拿大 (noun)

Jiānádà

Canada

10. Nationality - People & Cultural Identity

These words help you describe nationality and where someone is from.

Vocabulary

Pinyin

English Meaning

国籍 (noun)

guójí

Nationality

中国人 (noun)

Zhōngguórén

Chinese

越南人 (noun)

Yuènánrén

Vietnamese

美国人 (noun)

Měiguórén

American

日本人 (noun)

Rìběnrén

Japanese

韩国人 (noun)

Hánguórén

Korean

法国人 (noun)

Fǎguórén

French

德国人 (noun)

Déguórén

German

泰国人 (noun)

Tàiguórén

Thai

英国人 (noun)

Yīngguórén

British

意大利人 (noun)

Yìdàlìrén

Italian

11. Capital - Important Cities of Major Countries

Use these words to talk about national capitals worldwide.

Vocabulary

Pinyin

English Meaning

首都 (noun)

shǒudū

Capital

北京 (noun)

Běijīng

Beijing

河内 (noun)

Hénèi

Hanoi

华盛顿 (noun)

Huáshèngdùn

Washington, D.C.

东京 (noun)

Dōngjīng

Tokyo

首尔 (noun)

Shǒu’ěr

Seoul

巴黎 (noun)

Bālí

Paris

柏林 (noun)

Bólín

Berlin

曼谷 (noun)

Màngǔ

Bangkok

伦敦 (noun)

Lúndūn

London

罗马 (noun)

Luómǎ

Rome

These eleven vocabulary categories help you talk about airports, hotels, activities, emergencies, and world geography with confidence in Chinese. With GuruLango’s Spaced Repetition system, mastery becomes easier and more natural.

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