Policy data checked 2026-07-01
China visa-free travel planner
Check whether a route is likely to fit China's 30-day visa-free entry or 240-hour transit policy, then build the practical arrival plan around payments, hotels, rail, and reservations.
Current policy model
Two high-intent entry paths
The site separates ordinary 30-day visa-free entry from 240-hour transit. That distinction is important for SEO accuracy and for traveler trust.
50 countries, up to 30 days
Ordinary passport holders from covered countries may enter for tourism, business, visits, exchange, or transit.
55 countries, 240-hour transit
Eligible transit travelers need a third-country or region route, confirmed onward ticket, designated port, and permitted stay area.
Country SEO pages
30-day visa-free entry pages
Programmatic country pages target concrete searches from travelers planning a China trip.
China visa-free for French citizens
Eligibility, stay length, permitted purposes, documents, and arrival checklist.
China visa-free for German citizens
Eligibility, stay length, permitted purposes, documents, and arrival checklist.
China visa-free for Italian citizens
Eligibility, stay length, permitted purposes, documents, and arrival checklist.
China visa-free for Dutch citizens
Eligibility, stay length, permitted purposes, documents, and arrival checklist.
China visa-free for Spanish citizens
Eligibility, stay length, permitted purposes, documents, and arrival checklist.
China visa-free for Swiss citizens
Eligibility, stay length, permitted purposes, documents, and arrival checklist.
China visa-free for British citizens
Eligibility, stay length, permitted purposes, documents, and arrival checklist.
China visa-free for Australian citizens
Eligibility, stay length, permitted purposes, documents, and arrival checklist.
China visa-free for Japanese citizens
Eligibility, stay length, permitted purposes, documents, and arrival checklist.
Transit pages
240-hour transit city pages
City pages capture route-specific searches and convert them into itinerary and booking intent.
Shanghai 240-hour transit
Best default city for first-time transit travelers because airport access, hotels, rail links, and English service coverage are comparatively strong.
Beijing 240-hour transit
Strongest option for classic China demand: Forbidden City, Great Wall, hutongs, museums, and direct long-haul routes.
Guangzhou 240-hour transit
Useful for travelers combining mainland China with Hong Kong, Macao, Southeast Asia, or Canton Fair style business trips.
Chengdu 240-hour transit
Good for food, pandas, relaxed city time, and western China itineraries without trying to cover too many cities.
Xi'an 240-hour transit
High-intent cultural stop for the Terracotta Army, city wall, and history-focused travelers.
First-week content
Guides and itineraries ready for indexing
The first batch focuses on policy, payment, connectivity, hotels, rail, and realistic routes.
China visa-free countries in 2026
A practical guide to China's 30-day unilateral visa-free entry policy: who can use it, what it covers, and how to prepare before booking.
China 240-hour visa-free transit guide
How China's 10-day visa-free transit policy works: route design, third-country requirement, entry ports, stay areas, documents, and common failure cases.
China arrival checklist for visa-free travelers
A step-by-step pre-departure checklist covering passport, route proof, mobile payment, data, hotels, rail, attractions, and first-day transport.
How foreign visitors can use Alipay and WeChat Pay in China
A practical payment setup guide for foreign tourists using international cards, mobile wallets, bank cards, and cash in China.
China eSIM, roaming, and connectivity guide
Connectivity options for travelers who need maps, translation, payment apps, messaging, ride-hailing, and account verification while visiting China.
How to book high-speed rail in China as a foreign visitor
A practical guide to passport-based rail booking, 12306, station checks, e-tickets, transfer planning, and realistic first-trip train routes.
10 days in China visa-free: Beijing, Xi'an, Shanghai
A first-time China route for eligible visa-free travelers who want the classic mix of imperial history, food, high-speed rail, and modern city life.
Shanghai 240-hour transit itinerary
A practical 3 to 6 day Shanghai stopover route for eligible transit travelers using China's 240-hour visa-free transit policy.
Beijing 240-hour transit itinerary
A Beijing stopover plan for the Great Wall, Forbidden City, museums, and food without overloading a short transit stay.
First trip to China: 30-day visa-free itinerary
A slower 30-day route for eligible travelers who want to see major Chinese cities while keeping transport, booking, and fatigue risk manageable.