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.
Read more about 240-Hour Visa-Free Transit in China.
Meanwhile, citizens from 38 countries can enter China visa-free for up to 30 days.
26, Sep Tai’an
27, Sep Tai’an - Qufu (by automobile)
28, Sep Qufu
Today, witness the Confucius Memorial Ceremony at the Temple of Confucius. Tens of hundreds of people will attend this grand event with a singing and dancing ceremony.
In the afternoon, take a few steps to get to the Kong Family’s Mansion (UNESCO). It was used to be the residence of Confucius and his families. The Mansion boasts luxury furnishings, exquisite decorations, and precious cultural relics.
At last, visit the Cemetery of Confucius, the largest family cemetery with the longest history in the world. There rested Confucius and his descendents.
Later, transfer to the railway station.
Service ends.
Getting there & away:
There are several bullet trains leaving from Beijing or Shanghai each day, so you could easily choose any train that fits your travel schedule. To make your trip convenient we also provide train ticket booking service.
Beijing - Tai’an: about 2 hours
Qufu - Beijing : about 2-2.5 hours
Shanghai - Tai’an: about 3.5 hours
Qufu - Shanghai : about 3.5 hours
- Private English-speaking tour guide
- Private air-conditioned van
- Land transfers between railway station and hotel
- Entrance ticket as listed
- Lunch as listed
- Hotel accommodation with breakfast
- Service charge & government taxes
- Train tickets
- Personal expenses such as laundry, drinks, fax fee, phone bills, optional activities
- Gratuities for guides and drivers
- China Visa
- Travel insurance