China Travel Guides
240-Hour Transit Proof for Check-In (English/Chinese)
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Free bilingual page to show airline check-in staff: the official NIA wording of China's 240-hour visa-free transit conditions in English and Chinese, with links to the originals.
Beijing Capital (PEK): 240-Hour Visa-Free Transit Guide
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Entering China visa-free at Beijing Capital (PEK): all of Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei are permitted, the 240-hour counting rule, and Capital Airport Express facts from the airport's official site.
Chengdu Attraction Tickets via WeChat & Alipay (2026)
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Step by step: book the Panda Base, Jinsha Site Museum, Du Fu Thatched Cottage and Wuhou Shrine with your passport through official WeChat and Alipay channels. Booking windows, time slots, entry rules.
Chengdu Shuangliu Airport (CTU): 240-Hour Visa-Free Guide
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Entering China visa-free at Chengdu Shuangliu (CTU): which flights use it since July 2026, the 11 Sichuan cities you may visit, the time rule, and Metro Lines 10/19/30 from the airport's own page.
Chengdu Tianfu Airport (TFU): 240-Hour Visa-Free Guide
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Entering China visa-free at Chengdu Tianfu (TFU): the 11 Sichuan cities you may visit, how the 240 hours are counted, Metro Lines 18/19 from official airport pages, and a trip checklist.
China 240-Hour Visa-Free Transit (2026): Rules & 65 Ports
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Who qualifies for China's 240-hour (10-day) visa-free transit, the A→China→B rule, all 65 entry ports, where you may stay, how the clock is counted, and common refusals.
China 30-Day Visa-Free Countries (2026): All 50 Listed
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The official list of 50 countries that can visit China visa-free for 30 days, the end dates (most on 31 Dec 2026), who is not included (US), and the rules at the border.
China 30-Day Visa-Free Ends 31 Dec 2026? Countdown
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The 30-day visa-free policy for 48 countries is stated to run until 31 December 2026. Days left, who is affected, what is unclear, alternatives, and a dated log of any extension news from official sources.
Must-Have China Travel Apps (2026) for Foreign Visitors
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The apps to install before you fly to China: Alipay, WeChat, maps, translation, DiDi, 12306 trains and food delivery. What works without a Chinese phone number, and where to get each app officially.
China Visa Policy Changelog: Dated Official Changes
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A dated log of changes to China's visa-free transit, 30-day visa-free entry, arrival card and accommodation registration rules, each linked to the official NIA or government notice.
eSIM, SIM Cards & Internet in China (2026)
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Travel eSIM, a local SIM with your passport, or airport Wi-Fi? How Google and WhatsApp access works in China, the apps to install, and life without a Chinese number.
Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN): 240-Hour Visa-Free Transit Guide
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Entering China visa-free at Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN): international flights moved to the new T3 in 2026, all of Guangdong is permitted and you may exit via any open Guangdong port, plus metro and shuttle facts from official pages.
China High-Speed Rail (2026): 12306, Tickets & Refunds
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How foreigners book China's high-speed trains on 12306 or Trip.com: passport registration, the 15-day booking window, boarding with your passport, changes and refund fees.
How to Pay in China (2026): Alipay, WeChat Pay & Cards
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Link a foreign card to Alipay or WeChat Pay, the official limits and 3% fee rule, what to do when a card is declined, and paying for trains and hotels in China.
Shanghai Pudong (PVG): 240-Hour Visa-Free Transit Guide
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Entering China visa-free at Shanghai Pudong (PVG): where you may go (all of Shanghai plus neighbouring provinces), how the 240 hours are counted, and Maglev, Metro Line 2 and Airport Link Line facts from official pages.
Shenzhen Bao'an & Shekou: 240-Hour Visa-Free Guide
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Which Shenzhen ports are 240-hour entry ports (Bao'an Airport and Shekou only, not Luohu or Futian), the whole-Guangdong stay area with exit via any open port, and Metro Line 11 / Shekou ferry transport from official pages.