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 Xi'an
In the morning, transfer to Hu county by car (about 1 hour).
Arrive in Hu County, you will see traditional countryside villages, farms, and current life of the villagers. Visit a paper-cutting workshop and a peasant painting studio, watch artists at work, and perhaps even create a piece yourself. You will notice realistic depictions of life, bold and rich colors, and the similarities in spirit from Hu County Peasant Paintings. Visit a local peasant’s family where you could enjoy local dishes for lunch Take some time to explore the village and meet with the locals to immerse yourself in rural life of China.
In the later afternoon, drive back to Xi’an.
Service ends.
-- Private tour guide
-- Private air-conditioned car or coach
-- Hotel pick-up & drop-off service
-- Entrance ticket as listed
-- Lunch as listed
-- Flight and train ticket
-- Hotel
-- Personal expenses such as laundry, drinks, fax fee, phone bills, optional activities
-- Tips for guides and drivers
-- China Visa
-- Travel insurance