Who this route is for
Xi'an 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
- Terracotta Army
- History
- Short cultural stop
Sample routes
- Seoul -> Xi'an -> Bangkok
- Singapore -> Xi'an -> Osaka
- Dubai -> Xi'an -> Tokyo
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
- Reserve enough time for the Terracotta Army transfer and ticketing process.
- Pair with Beijing or Shanghai only when the allowed route and stay area support the plan.