Chinese vocabulary — Travel topic
251 words · HSK 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7
A roundup of 251 Chinese vocabulary words for the Travel topic across HSK 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7, grouped by meaning and with pinyin and English meanings. Learning Travel vocabulary in context helps you remember it longer and use it right away in conversation. Tap Study flashcards to review, or browse more Chinese vocabulary by topic and the HSK 1-9 pathway.
Travel vocabulary HSK 1(22 words)Free
HSK 1 pathwayto get off a vehicle (car, bus, train, etc.)
Beijing
to go
to return; to go back
to return; to go back
abroad; overseas
map
foreign country, abroad
room
airport
plane ticket
to come
to come (to a place)
restroom, toilet
to walk; to go
road, path
on the road, on the way
vehicle, car
bus ticket, train ticket
wallet, purse
admission ticket
airplane
Travel vocabulary HSK 2(36 words)
HSK 2 pathwayhave a safe trip; bon voyage
have a pleasant journey; bon voyage
traffic; transportation
entrance; way in
bus
park
to set off; to depart
exit
to go abroad
taxi
to go out
to visit; to tour
to return to one's home country
subway station; metro station
another place; out of town
to bring; to take along
square; plaza
passport
to line up; to queue
direction
Travel vocabulary HSK 3(23 words)
HSK 3 pathwayaccident
insurance
to row a boat; boating
to arrive; to reach
to go to; to proceed to
National Day
local
accident; unexpected (event); unforeseen
procedure; formalities
travel agency
hotel
scenery; landscape
line; thread; wire
luggage; baggage
identification documents; ID papers
cost; expense
to hurry to (a place); to rush over
route; itinerary
to retreat; to withdraw
railway
Travel vocabulary HSK 4(30 words)
HSK 4 pathwayto change vehicles, to transfer
free (of charge)
to row
train
package, parcel
step, stair
underground
the ground
to seal up, to block tightly
tour guide
to bend, to curve
gloves
to walk, to go on foot
gasoline
to climb up, to ascend
to climb a mountain
to immigrate, to migrate; immigrant
case, suitcase, box
flight
aviation
Travel vocabulary HSK 5(40 words)
HSK 5 pathwaythe whole way
both banks of a river
to take (a vehicle, boat, plane)
passenger
to ride/take (a vehicle)
to stop
guide, tour guide
ton
garden, imperial garden
in the city
hall, lobby
hotel
house
shore, bank, coast
on the shore/bank
to stay, to reside
location, where something is situated
to squeeze, to push
motorcycle, motorbike
small pond; swimming pool
Travel vocabulary HSK 6(20 words)
HSK 6 pathwayalong the way; throughout the journey
ahead, in front
scenic spot
slope, hillside
pagoda; tower
island
to turn
to explore; to discover
to build, to put up
church
tourist attraction, scenic spot
along
to cross a river, to cross over
seaport, harbor
tourist
to lead, to pull along
itinerary; schedule
sightseeing, tourism
to miss
long holiday
Travel vocabulary HSK 7(80 words)
HSK 7 pathwaysmooth sailing, all going well
to go down the mountain, to descend from a mountain
five-star (used to describe hotels, restaurants, etc. of the highest standard)
lodging, accommodation
convenient; quick
remote, out-of-the-way (referring to land far from the center, hard to reach)
to surf
to go on an outing, to go out for a trip
crossroads, intersection
place, destination
historic site, historical relic
to sell tickets
outside the country, abroad
night market
strange, peculiar
to hurry to (a destination with a purpose)
passenger plane, airliner
passenger flow, the volume of passengers moving (through a place)
passenger transport
mountain range; mountains
Learn Chinese vocabulary — Travel topic
The Travel topic set gathers 251 common Chinese words across HSK 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7. Instead of learning by scattered alphabetical lists, you learn whole word clusters in the Travel context — which helps learners associate them more easily and remember them longer.
Every word has clear pinyin and English meanings. Read each word aloud, build example sentences, then review with flashcards so your Travel vocabulary enters long-term memory. Once you're comfortable with this topic, browse more Chinese vocabulary topics to expand your vocabulary alongside the HSK pathway.