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How to Visit China Without a Visa 2024 (Updated)

From December 1st, 2023 to November 30th, 2024, visitors from France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Singapore, and Malaysia can stay in China for up to 15 days without a visa for travel, business, transit, or visiting friends and family.

Starting March 14th, travelers from Austria, Belgium, Hungary, Ireland, Luxembourg, and Switzerland can also enjoy this visa-free entry.

China's visa-free policies allow nationals of certain countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Singapore, Australia, and New Zealand to travel to China for stays ranging from 24 hours to 180 days without obtaining a visa if certain requirements are met.

If you want to plan a visa-free trip to China, just contact us.

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• 1. 144-Hour Visa-Free Transit Policies
• 2. 72-Hour Visa-Free Transit Policies
• 3. 24-Hour Visa-Free Transit Policies

4. Visa-Free Policy in Hong Kong and Macau

5. 6-day pearl river delta visa exemptions, 6. 6-day visa exemption for asean tour groups to guilin, 7. 15-day visa-free policy for singaporean & bruneian citizens, 8. shanghai 15-day visa-free policy for cruise groups, 9. hainan 30-day visa-free access, 10. apec business travel card holders, 11. holders of aliens' residence permits, 1. 144-hour visa-free transit policies: beijing, shanghai, guangdong....

Valid for : Travelers from 53 countries, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Singapore, Australia, and New Zealand

Cities that can be visited : Beijing, Tianjin, Shijiazhuang, Qinhuangdao; Shanghai, Hangzhou, Nanjing; Shenyang, Dalian, Qingdao; Chengdu; Xiamen, Kunming; Wuhan; Guangdong; Chongqing; Xi'an; and Ningbo.

One visa-free zone per transit : You can only visit the cities and their surrounding area covered by one policy zone before international transit, such as Shanghai and its surrounding area including Hangzhou and Suzhou or Beijing and its surrounding area including Tianjin. You can't travel from one visa-free zone to another: for example, Beijing to Shanghai visa-free travel is not allowed.

How to apply : You just need to apply for a temporary entry permit at your entry airport.

Key Requirement : You will need to be transiting via China to a third region or country. Find out more requirements on 144-Hour Visa-Free Transit policy .

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You qualify to enjoy China's 72-hour visa-free policy.

You qualify to enjoy China's 144-hour visa-free policy.

You don't qualify to enjoy China's 72-hour or 144-hour visa-free policy.

Reason you don't qualify:

• You must be in transit to a third country or region.
• You must leave the city area (prefecture or municipality) after the 72/144 hours (the 72/144-hour limit is calculated starting from 00:00 on the day after arrival, i.e. 24:00 on the arrival date).
• Your passport must be valid for more than 3 months at the time of entry into China.
• Your passport nationality is not eligible for the 72/144-hour visa exemption program.
• You have Chinese visa refusal stamps in your passport.

For example, with a New York – Beijing (transit) – Frankfurt itinerary, you can visit Beijing visa-free, staying for up to 6 days.

An "essential" Beijing trip takes about 3–4 days, including its must-sees like the Forbidden City and Great Wall. Check out our 4-Day Beijing Private Tour .

New York – Beijing – New York doesn't meet the visa-free transit policy requirements, because the policy requires that you must transit from China to a third region or country.

However, you can take advantage of the convenience of Hong Kong and Macau, which are considered as separate regions in the policy. The itinerary New York – Beijing – Hong Kong – New York or New York – Hong Kong – Beijing – New York is doable visa-free.

Transiting in e.g. Hong Kong, you could even access two visa-free zones and return home, e.g. USA–Beijing–HK–Shanghai–USA visa-free!

Just contact us to plan a visa-free tour. We have been providing visa-free tour services for many clients since the introduction of such policies. For any questions/problems throughout your trip, our travel consultants provide 24/7 support.

Here are some appealing China tours that you can experience with the 144-Hour Visa-Free Transit :

• 5-Day 5-Day Shanghai, Hangzhou and Suzhou Bullet Train Tour
• 4-Day Shanghai, Hangzhou, Water Town Culture Tour
• 4-Day Beijing Highlights and Great Wall Night Tour
• 3-Day Chengdu Giant Panda, Giant Buddha, and Ancient Town Tour

2. 72-Hour Visa-Free Transit Policy: Guilin, Harbin, Changsha

Valid for : passport holders from 51 countries or regions, including the USA, the UK, Singapore, Canada, Australia, and Germany

Cities that can be visited : Guilin, Harbin, and Changsha

How to apply : You just need to apply for a temporary entry permit at the entry airport.

The transit requirement : You need to be going via China to a third region or country. Click to learn more about 72-Hour Visa-Free Transit .

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• 3-Day Essence of Guilin
• 1-Day Harbin Ice and Snow Fairyland Tour

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3. The 24-Hour Visa-Free Transit Policy

Valid for : Almost all foreign tourists

Cities that can be visited : This policy applies to most major cities in China with an international airport, such as Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Chongqing, Hangzhou, Nanjing, and Tianjin.

How to apply : You just need to apply for a temporary entry permit at the airport.

Key requirement : You need to be going via China to a third region or country.

• 1-Day Beijing Highlights Tour
• 1-Day Shanghai Layover Tour

For most visitors, a visa is not required if traveling to Hong Kong and/or Macau.

Hong Kong : The former colony continues its liberal entry policies established by the British government. Citizens of about 160 countries can obtain visa-free entry for durations that range from 180 days to 7 days. For more detailed information, see Hong Kong's visa policy .

Macau : This territory's policies are more restrictive than those of Hong Kong. British nationals can stay for 6 months. Citizens of about 38 countries including those of the EU, the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Israel, and South Korea can stay for 90 days. For more, see Macau's visa policy .

For even greater travel opportunities, you can also plan a visa-free trip to the Chinese Mainland from Hong Kong or Macau by taking advantage of the visa-free policies mentioned earlier or the one below.

Recommended Visa-Free Tours from Hong Kong/Macau

• 5-Day Yangtze River Delta Bullet Train Tour
• 4-Day Beijing Private Tour

Just contact us to plan a trip from Hong Kong/Macau.

Valid for : international visitors traveling from Hong Kong and/or Macau

Cities that can be visited : those of the conurbation surrounding the Pearl River Delta including Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Zhuhai, Foshan, Dongguan, Zhongshan, Jiangmen, Zhaoqing, Huizhou, and Shantou.

How to apply : You will need to go with a registered travel agency, such as ours. The permitted tour group size ranges from three to 40 people including the guide.

• 4-Day Essence of Guangzhou and Shenzhen Tour
• 3-Day Kaiping and Foshan Tour

Valid for : ASEAN member citizens, including those of Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Singapore, Myanmar, Brunei, and the Philippines.

City that can be visited : Guilin

How to apply : You will need to join a group tour with a registered travel agency.

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Starting from July 26, Singaporean & Bruneian citizens holding ordinary passports can enjoy a 15-day visa-free policy for visiting China for business, tourism, family visit, and transit purposes.

• 8-Day Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, and Shangri-La Tour
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Valid for : Foreign tourist groups entering China via a Shanghai cruise

Cities that can be visited : You are not only allowed to visit Shanghai but also many other coastal municipalities (Beijing and Tianjin) and provinces (Liaoning, Hebei, Shandong, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, and Hainan).

Requirements : You must arrive and depart on the same cruise and be received by a Chinese travel agent at the Shanghai Cruise Terminal (or Wusong Passenger Center).

Valid for : Ordinary passport holders from 59 countries including the USA, the UK, Canada, and Australia.

Cities that can be visited : Hainan Island

Requirements : Groups and individual tourists must book their tour through an accredited travel agency that's approved by China's National Travel Administration and registered in Hainan Province.

Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Business Travel Card holders can simply enter China with the card without applying for a visa.

Travelers who hold a valid APEC business travel card can stay in China for up to 60 days.

No visa is required for those who hold aliens' permanent residence certificates issued by the People's Republic of China Public Security Bureau (PSB).

Foreigners visiting China for study, employment, or working as resident correspondents must apply for Aliens' Residence Permits with the PSB within a month of arrival in China.

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Explore China Without a Visa: 54 Countries Now Eligible for Visa-Free Transit

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Effective November 17, 2023, citizens of as many as 54 countries are now eligible for China’s visa-free transit policy, that can enjoy a 72/144-hour visa-free stay in designated Chinese cities. This expansion further facilitates international travel and promotes cultural exchange.

The official announcement , made by the China National Immigration Administration (NIA), brings about new opportunities for Norwegian citizens starting from November 17.

Expanded Access in 23 Chinese Cities

Citizens of 54 countries can now benefit from the 72/144-hour visa-free transit policy across 23 Chinese cities. This expansion covers a total of 20 cities and 29 entry and exit ports, opening up diverse travel possibilities within the country.

China 72/144-Hour Visa-Free Transit

With China’s 72/144 hour Visa-Free transit, you can enjoy a short-term stay in 23 Chinese cities, engaging in activities like tourism and business visits. This initiative promotes seamless travel, fostering cultural exchange between China and eligible countries.

The extension of China’s visa-free transit policy encompasses citizens from 54 countries. These include:

Also Read: China Simplifies Visa Application Process to Attract Global Travellers

Eligible Cities and Travel Conditions

Foreign nationals holding valid passports from eligible countries can enjoy a 72/144-hour visa-free stay in 23 designated Chinese cities, provided they meet the following conditions:

• Possess an interline ticket (connecting ticket) with a confirmed departure date and seat number for a third country or region within the time limit.
• Enter and exit China from eligible ports.
• Remain within the permitted cities and regions.

Scope of Permitted Activities

During their stay, visitors can engage in short-term activities such as tourism and temporary business visits. This initiative aims to promote cultural exchange and boost tourism between China and the qualifying nations.

72-Hour and 144-Hour Visa-Free Transit Policies

China currently offers two visa-free transit policies:

72-Hour Visa-Free Transit Policy

Details regarding the eligible city, designated entry and exit ports, and the permissible scope of travel under the 72-hour visa-free transit policy are outlined below:

144-Hour Visa-Free Transit Policy

The designated city, specified entry and exit ports, and the permissible travel scope under the 144-hour visa-free transit policy are outlined below:

• This policy applies to 20 cities: Beijing, Tianjin, Shijiazhuang, Qinhuangdao, Shanghai, Nanjing, Hangzhou, Ningbo, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Jieyang, Shenyang, Dalian, Qingdao, Chongqing, Chengdu, Xi’an, Xiamen, Wuhan, and Kunming.

Expanded Visa-Free Transit Policy

By extending its visa-free transit policy to more countries, China demonstrates its commitment to promoting international travel and cultural exchange.

This expansion will undoubtedly facilitate business opportunities, tourism, and personal connections between China and the rest of the world.

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China now carries out a total of 11 kinds of visa-free policies. Some are adopted in a wide region while some are applicable among only a few countries; some with a few restrictions while some have strict rules… Please read the following details to check whether you can travel to China without a visa or not.   

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Visa-free policy for 36 nationals of france, germany, italy, netherlands, spain, malaysia, singapore…, 24-hour direct transit.

Under the 24-hour visa-free transit rule, no visa is required for international flight, ship, or train passengers who transit directly through mainland China and will stay for less than 24 hours. This policy is applicable to almost all nationalities. Most airports are eligible, except the airports in Huangshan Tunxi Airport, Mudanjiang Hailang Airport, Yanji Chaoyangchuan Airport. Passengers should hold tickets to a third country or region and have a confirmed seat. In case they want to leave the port for city sightseeing or transfer to another port during the 24 hours, they can apply for a Temporary Stay Permit upon arrival. Those who transfer in more than one city of China within 24 hours can also enjoy this policy. For instance, if one's trip is Los Angeles – Beijing – Shanghai – Bangkok and the total time in China is less than 24 hours, the passenger can still enjoy the 24-hour direct transit.  

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1. 24 hour visa-free transit

Foreign citizens travelling to a third country or region through China by plane, ship or train may stay up to 24 hours in China without a visa. The application for a preliminary entry permit at the Chinese border is a requirement for the visa-free entry.

2. 72 hour visa-free transit

2.1 What are the requirements for a 72 hour visa-free transit?

a) Citizens of the following 53 countries: Germany, Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, The Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Russia, Great Britain, Ireland, Cyprus, Bulgaria, Romania, Ukraine, Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Macedonia, Albania, Monaco, Belarus, USA, Canada, Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Chile, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, Japan, Singapur, Brunei, UAE and Qatar

b) The above-mentioned bear a travel document and a confirmed flight ticket to a third country or region (onward journey within 72 hours).

c) valid for international airports in the following 15 cities: Beijing, Shanghai, Tianjin, Dalian, Guangzhou, Guilin, Chonqing, Chengdu, Kunming, Xian, Xiamen, Wuhan, Harbin, Qingdao and Changsha.

2.2 How do I apply for the 72 hour visa-free transit on site?

Travellers should apply for the visa-free transit at the Chinese border either themselves or with the support of the responsible airline. An entry permission issued by the border control authorities is required for a visa-free transit.

3. 144 hour visa-free transit

Citizens of the 53 countries mentioned in 2.1 bearing a valid travel document and a confirmed flight ticket to a third country or region within 144 hours are entitled to stay in the following cities: Beijing, Shanghai, Tianjin and

the following provinces: Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Liaoning

without a Chinese visa.

Attention: Foreign travelers making use of the 144 hour visa-free transit need to bear a valid travel document and a confirmed flight ticket to a third country or region (onward journey within 144 hours). The respective carrier is responsible for the application for the visa-free transit. The respective carrier has to acquire the preliminary entry permit.

4. Journey to the province Hainan

Citizens of the following 59 countries with ordinary passports participating in a journey organized by a tour operator registered in Hainan may enter China at the border crossings open to foreigners in the Hainan province without a Chinese visa and stay up to 30 days: Germany, Russia, Great Britain, France, Norway, Ukraine, Italy, Austria, Finland, The Netherlands, Denmark, Switzerland, Sweden, Spain, Belgium, Czech Republic, Estonia, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Polen, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Ireland, Cyprus, Bulgaria, Romania, Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia and Hercegovina, Montenegro, Macedonia, Albania, USA, Canada, Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Chile, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, Japan, Singapur, Malaysia, Thailand, Kazakhstan, Philippines, Indonesia, Brunei, UAE, Qatar, Monaco, Belarus.

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Which Countries Have Visa-free Entry to China?

Are you planning your next vacation to the vibrant and culturally rich land of China? Understanding the visa requirements can be a crucial aspect of your travel planning. Fortunately, China has relaxed visa policies for tourists from several countries, allowing them to explore its wonders without the hassle of obtaining a visa beforehand. Let's delve into which countries can travel to China without a visa in 2024.

Countries with Visa-Free Access

In 2024, China has announced a trial period for visa-free travel, extending to citizens from France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, Ireland, Hungary, Austria, Belgium and Luxembourg and Malaysia . This policy allows individuals holding ordinary passports from these nations to conduct business or explore China without the need for a visa, enjoying a stay of up to 15 days.

Mutual Visa Exemption Agreements

China has mutual visa exemption agreements with over 150 countries. However, these arrangements primarily apply to diplomatic or official passport holders. A select few countries have the privilege for their ordinary passport holders to visit China without a visa for up to 30 days. These countries include:

Note: Countries marked with an asterisk ( * ) indicate that visa-free entry is applicable only when traveling in tour groups .

See the official full list: http://cs.mfa.gov.cn/zlbg/bgzl/lhqz/201202/t20120207_961630.shtml

Countries are Eligible for 24/72/144 hours Visa-Free Transit Policies

China's 24-hour visa-free transit policy for foreign nationals from various countries at all international entry points. According to this policy, passengers holding interline tickets with confirmed seats for transit to a third country or region via China by international flights, sea vessels, or trains are not required to apply for a visa if their stay period in China is less than 24 hours and they remain within the port of entry.

Travelers from 54 countries are currently eligible for the 72/144-hour transit visa-free policies which are effective at 31 ports in 23 cities of 18 provinces in China. These countries include:

Countries Enjoy Special Regional Visa Exemption

♦59 Countries Travelers Visit Hainan Without a Visa

Since May 1, 2018, Hainan Province in China has implemented a visa-free policy for citizens from 59 countries. Travelers with regular passports from these countries can enter Hainan without a visa and stay for a maximum of 30 days. These countries include:

♦Shanghai Cruise Visa-Free Transit

This policy allows foreign tour groups who are arriving in Shanghai by cruise ship to stay in the city and travel within the coastal provinces of China (including Beijing) for up to 15 days without a visa. This visa-free policy is applicable all countries but requires cruise ships to enter China in groups.

♦Guangdong Visa Exemption for Foreign Tour Groups from Hong Kong and Macau

The policy allows tourists from various countries to travel in the nine cities of the Greater Bay Area and Shantou city for a stay of up to six days without a visa by joining a tour group of a Hong Kong or Macau travel agency.

♦Guilin 6-day Visa Exemption for ASEAN Tour Groups

Guilin, a scenic city in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region of China, offers a special visa exemption policy for tour groups from ASEAN ( Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam ) countries. According to this policy, qualified ASEAN tour groups visiting Guilin can enjoy a visa exemption for up to 6 days.

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By Zhou Jin | China Daily | Updated: 2023-11-25 07:17

China will grant unilateral visa-free entry for up to 15 days to travelers holding ordinary passports of France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and Malaysia, the Foreign Ministry announced on Friday.

Starting Dec 1, the trial policy will be in effect for one year, until Nov 30, 2024, the ministry's spokeswoman Mao Ning said at a news conference.

Citizens of the five European countries and Malaysia can enter China without a visa for business, tourism, family visit and transit purposes, she said, adding that the measure is aimed at facilitating cross-border travel and promoting high-quality development and high-level opening-up.

This is China's latest effort to improve its visa policies. Earlier this month, it expanded its visa-free transit policy to 54 countries to include citizens of Norway.

China previously allowed citizens of Brunei, Japan and Singapore to enter without a visa, but suspended this after the COVID-19 outbreak. It resumed visa-free entry for citizens of Brunei and Singapore in July.

Since the beginning of the year, China has adopted several measures, including scrapping all COVID-19 testing requirements and ceasing online visa appointments in favor of walk-in visa application services, to ensure smooth channels for foreigners traveling to the country.

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China to allow visa-free entry for 6 nations

China will grant unilateral visa-free entry for up to 15 days to travelers holding ordinary passports of France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and Malaysia, the Foreign Ministry announced on Friday.

Starting Dec 1, the trial policy will be in effect for one year, until Nov 30, 2024, the ministry's spokeswoman Mao Ning said at a news conference.

Citizens of the five European countries and Malaysia can enter China without a visa for business, tourism, family visit and transit purposes, she said, adding that the measure is aimed at facilitating cross-border travel and promoting high-quality development and high-level opening-up.

This is China's latest effort to improve its visa policies. Earlier this month, it expanded its visa-free transit policy to 54 countries to include citizens of Norway.

China previously allowed citizens of Brunei, Japan and Singapore to enter without a visa, but suspended this after the COVID-19 outbreak. It resumed visa-free entry for citizens of Brunei and Singapore in July.

Since the beginning of the year, China has adopted several measures, including scrapping all COVID-19 testing requirements and ceasing online visa appointments in favor of walk-in visa application services, to ensure smooth channels for foreigners traveling to the country.

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Notice on Latest Visa and Entry Policies for Foreigners Entering China - Updated on April 30, 2024 :

1. China - Georgia Mutual Exemption of Visa, starting from May 28, 2024.

2. 15 Days Visa Exemption Policy is newly available for Switzerland, Ireland, Hungary, Austria, Belgium, and Luxembourg. Read more »

3. Booking of flights and hotels, China itineraries and invitation letters are not required for application of Chinese Tourist Visa for U.S.nationals.

4. 15 Days Visa Exemption Policy is now available for other 6 countries including France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and Malaysia. Read more »

5. Appointment is not required for visa application in many embassies and consulates.

6. Starting from 00:00 on November 1, 2023, individuals entering or exiting the country are exempt from filling out the "People's Republic of China Health Declaration Card for Entry/Exit."

7. Norway has become the 54th country whose passport holders can transit without visa up to 72/144 hours in China.

8. Starting from August 30, 2023, individuals traveling to China will no longer be required to undergo pre-entry COVID-19 nucleic acid or antigen testing.

9. U.S. citizens holding multi-year multiple-entry visas issued before March 28, 2020, whose visas temporarily lost entry functionality between March 28, 2020, and March 14, 2023, due to the pandemic, are eligible to apply for compensation. Those who choose to apply for compensation will receive a free 3-year multiple-entry visa. Those who choose to waive the compensation can apply for a new 10-year multiple-entry visa at the regular fee.

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Travel to China Without Visa

Are you looking for a cost-effective way of getting visa for China tour? If yes, then you’re in the right place. With increasing growth of international communication, China has adopted different Visa Free Policies in major tourist cities including Beijing, Shanghai, Xian, to welcome travelers around the world. Once meeting required official conditions, like nationality, transportation of arrival, duration of stay and scheduled itinerary, foreigners can apply for a free temporary entry simply and conveniently, and make a “no-visa” trip to certain city in China.

From Northern to Southern China, coastal region to inland cities, or nature to culture and history, there are always stunning holidays feasible. Granted 144-hour transit visa exemption - the most favorable privilege for short-term tourists, it’s lucky to obtain a 6-day layover tour to fulfill a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Great Walls of China, glistening modern metropolis, lovely Pandas, and many symbols of China. Visitors holding certain certificates may even extend travel further to “Silk Road”, Yangtze River and more interesting and featured places. No prior research and preparations is needed, no need to pay a huge amount of money, just bring your passport and supporting materials, go through a few steps, you get the cheapest entry permit and visit one of the top destinations in China.

Have been touched? Can’t wait to get start? Get inspired from our most popular China visa-free tours below or contact us to tailor make one.

Beijing Essential Tour

Beijing Plus Great Wall Hiking

Explore top highlights of Beijing with hiking Mutianyu Great Wall.

Trip at a Glance: Beijing (3D & 2N)

Sites: Mutianyu Great Wall, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Tiananmen Square, Beijing Hutong...

Transfer: Private Car + Driver

Shanghai Highlights Tour

Downtown Sightseeing and Ancient Town Walking

Travel central city area and old waterside town leisurely.

Trip at a Glance: Shanghai (3D & 2N)

Sites: Shanghai Museum, The Bund, Yu Garden, Zhujiajiao Ancient Town...

Xian Classic Tour

UNESCO Cultural Heritage

Witness great world wonder, visit ancient sites and taste northern flavor snacks.

Trip at a Glance: Xian (3D & 2N)

Sites: Terracotta Warriors, Ancient City Wall, Muslim Quater, Shaanxi History Museum...

Chengdu Tour with Panda

Lifetime Panda Volunteer Experience

Short stay in Chengdu and memorable close with Giant Panda.

Trip at a Glance: Chengdu (2D & 1N)

Sites: Dujiangyan Panda Base, Wenshu Temple, Renmin Park, Sichuan Cuisine...

Guangzhou Short Stay

Culture Seeking and Nature Enjoying

Learn symbolic Lingnan culture and history, taste delicate Cantonese Cuisine.

Trip at a Glance: Guangzhou (3D & 2D)

Sites: Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, Canton Tower...

Shenzhen Brief Journey

Superfast China Speed

Closely sense the vigour, potential, inclusiveness in China's Silicon Valley.

Trip at a Glance: Shenzhen (2D & 1N)

Sites: Shenzhen Museum, Splendid China Folk Viallage...

Guilin Brief Vacation

Best Quintessence of Charming Guilin

Record picturesque scenery along Li River and tranquil idyllic rural of Yangshuo.

Trip at a Glance: Guilin (3D & 2N)

Sites: Li River, Elephant Trunk Hill...

Transfer: Li River Cruise + Private Car

Tianjin Great Wall Tour

Great Wall Hiking & Tianjin City Exploration

Fulfill Great Wall dream tour and exotic city architectures within short stay.

Trip at a Glance: Tianjin (2D & 1N)

Sites: Huangyaguan Great Wall, Tianjin Eye...

Great Wall Tour from Tianjin

Beijing Great Wall Tour

Extend excursion with a unforgetable Great Wall Hiking nearby.

Trip at a Glance: Beijing & Tianjin (4D & 3N)

Sites: Jinshanling+Simatai Great Wall, Forbidden City...

Transfer: Bullet Train + Private Car

Beijing to Tianjin Layover Tour

Beijing Layover Tour

Before cruise journey, use every minute for the top highlights in Beijing.

Sites: Mutianyu Great Wall, Forbidden City, Hutong...

Transfer: Private Car + Bullet Train

Shanghai Suzhou Hangzhou Tour

Yangtze Delta Integration Package

Traverse to "Heaven on Earth" from "Magic City" to perceive unique and elegant Jiangnan.

Trip at a Glance: 5D & 4N

Sites: The Bund, Lingering Garden, West Lake...

Splendid East China Tour

Journey to Golden Triangle in East China

Feel the bustling Shanghai, poetic Suzhou and scenic Hangzhou.

Trip at a Glance: 6D & 5N

Sites: Shanghai Museum, The Bund, Tongli Water Town, West Lake...

Shanghai Nanjing Divergence

Shanghai Nanjing Comparison Tour

Take short break to detect traditional China from prosperious big city.

Sites: The Bund, Shanghai Museum, Yu Garden, Qinhuai River...

Brilliant Lingnan Culture & Food

Guangzhou Foshan Shunde Tour

Discover current prosperity, Lingnan Culture and "City of Gastronomy" once at all.

Sites: Canton Tower, Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, Lingnan Tiandi...

Guangdong Highlights Tour

Best of Guangdong Tour

Pick "Modern Guangzhou", cultural origins of Foshan and UNSCO Heritage in Jiangmen.

Sites: Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, Lingnan Tiandi, Kaiping Diaolous...

Trip to Greater Bay Area

Hong Kong Guangzhou Macau Tour

Admire great economic vigor, stunning citylandscape and various culture & history in Pearl River Delta.

Sites: Victoria Peak, Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, Ruins of St Paul's...

Visa Free Travel to Major Destinations in China

There are different visa-exempted policies implemented in different cities or regions in China. Entry via one of them, you may visit the corresponding place without visa. Citizens from certain 17 countries (Singapore. Japan...) or hold specific certificates (APEC Business Travel Card, China Residence Permit...) can travel to most Chinese cities relatively freely, as long as within the permitted duration of stay. Nowadays, the most famous destinations like Beijing, Shanghai,Xian, Guangzhou, Chengdu and many more provide 144-Hour Visa-Free Layover for transiting travelers. Thus, it’s surprisingly easy, simple and convenient to make a quick trip to China’s icons. Besides, 72-Hour Transit Visa Exemption is also available in Guilin, Harbin and Changsha., where you can have a meaningful stopover to picturesque Li River, or cool Ice and Snow World. Better yet, Hong Kong, Macau, Hainan has visa-free entry for many foreign tourists. Check your travel plan and proposed destinations to find out an accessible visa-free travel to China!

Beijing Visa-Free Tours

As a world famous door to China, Beijing is the current great capital of China with over 3,000 years’ history, a significant city presenting the glorious past, lifeful today and unlimited future of China. A classic trip to Beijing must cover the Great Walls, Forbidden City, Hutongs and else top landmarks, and 2 to 3 days are suitable. If time permits, make an in-depth tour in Beijing, enjoy Chinese Kung Fu show, Peking Opera, taste Beijing food, or extend tour to Tianjin to view exotic cityscape and features. Big fans of China Great Walls can either have have Great Wall Hiking experience on famous Mutianyu, Badaling or sections farther, even a unique night tour on Simatai Great Wall.

Shanghai Visa-Free Tours

Shanghai is a “Magic City”, a notable megalopolis and the biggest city in China, which broadly known as “the Oriental of the East”. It provides convenient access though 144-Hour Visa-Free Transit Policy and 15-Day cruise Visa-Free Entry. Travelers usually spend 3 days to catch the essence of Shanghai.Stroll along the Bund leisurely, view exotic building complex, visit skyscrapers like World Financial Center to overlook twinkling Shanghai, to Yu Garden, Zhujiaojiao Water Town to see traditional architectures, culture and history, to Disney Resort to have family happy holiday. With more time, extend trip to nearby Hangzhou, Suzhou from Shanghai to capture the charming Jiangnan.

Xian Visa-Free Tours

Xian, once served as capital for 13 dynasties, is the starting point of “ Silk Road” and the location of the Terracotta Army. Long history leaves Xian profound cultural and historical ruins. Watching spectacular Terracotta Warriors comes first in all Xian tours, especially for day trippers. For short layover between 1 to 6 days, you can also ride around the Ancient City Wall, view the Bell Tower and taste local snacks in Muslim Quarter. Interested in Chinese culture and history? Go to the Shaanxi History Musuem, Giant Wild Pagoda and other monuments, tombs and old palaces to retrospect brilliant ancient civilization.

Guilin Visa-Free Tours

An old Chinese saying goes “The Landscape in Guilin is the Best under Heaven”. The peaceful and idyllic countryside scenery of Guilin wins many foreigners’ heart as well. It has long been internationally chosen as a perfect destination in China. Whether you transit through Guilin or enter via other visa-exempted rule, the best idea is touring Guilin, Yangshuo and Longsheng all to fully feel the unparalleled beauty and tranquility. When in Guilin, 1 day is enough for downtown sightseeing, take another day to view towering limestone Karst peaks along Li River, cycle in Yangshuo for 1 day and view gorgeous rice terrace in Longshenf for extra 1 or 2 days. Permitted to stay longer? Getting an in-depth tour is an excellent option.

Guangzhou Visa-Free Tours

Guangzhou is an international trade center hosting Canton Fair every year, the biggest transportation hub in Southern China, a busy port linked with Hong Kong and Macau and the best teller of Cantonese culture. 144-Hour Visa Free allows 6-day tour in Guangzhou and whole Guangdong for comprehensive exploration of culture, history, folk customs and food. Make 2 to 3 days in Guangzhou to catch the major landmarks like Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, Canton Tower, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall. Leave more days to Foshan to search Martial arts, to Jiangmen observing the UNESCO heritage - Kaiping Diaolous & villages, to Shunde tasting original Cantonese Cuisine, or to Shenzhen, Zhuhai and else cities witness strong vitality and miniature of “China Speed”.

Chengdu Visa-Free Tours

Chengdu is “Home of the Giant Panda” and a vital transfer center to Jiuzhaigou and other destinations in Sichuan. undoubtedly, seeing the lively cute pandas is the No.1 must-do in Chengdu. Besides, in this one of China’s most livable cities, you can still experience leisure life style, try delicious Sichuan food, spend relaxing tea time in park like locals, enjoy Sichuan opera and folk arts. Travelers using 144-Hour Visa-Free Transit may continue Panda tour in Dujiangyan and hike the Mt.Qingcheng - one of the greatest Taoist mountain in China.

Other Visa-Free Tours

In China, besides the top mentioned destinations, there are more cities providing visa-free entry to foreign tourists, for transit or direct visit. Transiting through China via Xiamen, Kunming, Wuhan, Qingdao, Harbin, Chongqing or other qualified places, you could enjoy a visa-free stopover, harvest a featured city vacation. Planning to spend a sunshine holiday in Hainan Island? Probably you can take advantage of the 30-day free visa. Will travel to Hong Kong or Macau? Both owns favorable entry policy you can use to explore stunning cultural and natural splendors.

Make A Trip to China by Different Visa-Free Policies

Want to figure out which city and how long you can visit China without applying a China Visa? Find the answers here.

Coming from different country, arrival in different city, entering by different transportation and form of travel, factors like those determine exact where you can get “no-visa” entry permit and have a journey. Below are frequently used visa waiver programs we specially listed for your China travel. Among them, the newest 144-Hour Transit Visa Free is the most popular and convenient way used to make short trips to Beijing, Shanghai and one of the applicable cities and regions in China. To better help you plan a easy-going China visa-free layover tour, we introduce the essential requirements, application procedure, travel ideas and lots of practical information.

Most Useful Guide for Visa-Free Cities & Regions and China Visa Application

Compared to other policies, transiting through China without visa (TWOV) is much more time and money-saving, that makes many travelers firstly thinking about to use it. What are the most worthy things to do in each city? Well, that goes different for every visitor who has his own interest and schedule. Here we give you handy assistance on top things to do, transportation, accommodation and travel planning advice for main destinations. Meanwhile, if you are not eligible for free visa of China, read the following instruction of China Visa Application related articles to prepare your China travel!

Travel Guide of Major Hot Destinations

Want to know more details about each destination? The travel guides below will help you plan a perfect trip and travel easily. Get inspired!

Further China Visa Application Guide

Travel China Visa Free with China Discovery

China Discovery is a professional and experienced travel companion dedicated to offering high-value and worry-free China tours for all guests to China. We not only design ideal itinerary covering sightseeing, dining, transfer and hotel, but also provide visa related support and help for your China travel, whether you seek advice for a visa-free tour or regular travel by applying a full China Visa. China is a vast and beautiful country with fascinating glamour. With our considerate service, we believe you will make a meaningful, interesting and unforgettable journey, viewing and feeling different kinds of landscape, cultural and historic wonders and enriching your life.

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