240-Hour Visa-Free Transit in China
China is implementing a 10-day (240 hours) visa-free transit policy. The transit program allows visitors who have existing flight bookings from China to a third country (region) to snag a visa on arrival at a Chinese airport (port) and stay for 10 days before departure. Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan all count as third destinations.
Passport holders of 54 countries, including the United States and the United Kingdom, can enter visa-free through any of the 60 open airports (ports) in 24 provincial regions, covering popular tourist cities like Beijing, Shanghai, Xi’an, Chengdu and Guangzhou.
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Meanwhile, citizens from 38 countries can enter China visa-free for up to 30 days.
Day 1 Guangzhou
Upon arrival, meet your guide and start your trip in Guangzhou, a prosperous metropolis full of vigor.
Firstly, visit the Dr. Sun Yat-sen's Memorial Hall, built in 1931 in memory of Sun Yat-Sen, the great forerunner of Chinese democratic revolution.
Then wander around the Shamian Island, the concession of Britain and France in 19th century, where you can enjoy the view of the exquisite buildings.
Day 2 Guangzhou
Today’s excursion begins with the Ancestral Temple of the Chen Family, a fine architecture of Cantonese style, highlights in carving art of wood, brick, pottery and stone.
Continue to the Museum of the Nanyue King Mausoleum, it is the oldest and best-preserved tomb of the Western Han Dynasty (202 B.C. - 9 A.D.).
Afterwards, pay a visit to the Yuexiu Park, which is the largest park in downtown Guangzhou and reputed for its pretty scenery as well as cultural relics.
Later, transfer to the airport for your next flight.
Service ends
- Professional English-speaking tour guide
- Air-conditioned coach
- Hotel pick-up & drop-off service
- Entrance tickets as listed
- Lunch as listed
- Hotel accommodations with breakfast
- Service charge & government taxes
- International flights & airport tax
- Personal expenses such as laundry, drinks, fax fee, phone bills, optional activities
- Gratuities for guides and drivers
- China Entry Visa, travel insurance