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.
Why explore Shanghai with bike?
Option A - Shanghai highlights
Option B - Old Shanghai
Tour duration: about 3-4 hours
This route will take you to explore old streets and alleyways in Shanghai. You will visit the old downtown area near the Yu Garden, which a real museum of Chinese ancient architecture. Then, you will ride through the residential areas where you will see traditional Shikumen, a unique architectural style only found in Shanghai, combining Western building style and China’s courtyard structures.
Note: Streets in Shanghai during rush hours (7:00-9:30 and 16:00-19:00) are a little bit crowed.
Tour price:
A group of 2 travelers: USD 105 /person
A group of 3-5 travelers: USD 95 /person
A group of 6-9 travelers: USD 85 /person
-- English-speaking tour guide service
-- bike rental including helmet and knee pads
-- Transportation from hotel to starting point
-- Hotel
-- Meal
-- Entrance fee
-- Tips for the guide