Who this route is for
Beijing works for eligible travelers using China's 240-hour visa-free transit policy when the route, port, onward ticket, and permitted stay area all satisfy the official requirements.
Best for
- Great Wall
- History
- Long-haul layovers
Sample routes
- Frankfurt -> Beijing -> Seoul
- New York -> Beijing -> Singapore
- Tokyo -> Beijing -> Istanbul
Pre-booking checks
- The inbound origin and outbound first stop should be different countries or regions.
- The onward ticket should have confirmed seat and departure date within 240 hours.
- The arrival and departure ports must be designated for the policy.
- The stay must remain inside the permitted area for the selected port.
Local notes
- Major museums and heritage sites may require real-name reservation with passport details.
- Build in buffer time for airport transfers and attraction security checks.