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Official-policy entry check

Can I enter China visa-free?

Answer one question at a time. We’ll check your passport, trip purpose, entry port and international route against the current nationwide, transit and Hainan policies.

Updated 20 August 2026 · 65 official transit portsNo account · No passport data collected
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Which passport do you hold?

Choose the nationality printed on your travel document.

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Get Ready for China

STEP 01Enter ChinaCheck visa-free entry and arrival rulesExplore guide →STEP 02Set Up PaymentsUse Alipay, WeChat Pay and international cards with confidenceExplore guide →STEP 03Get InternetChoose an eSIM and set up the essential apps before arrivalExplore guide →STEP 04Book TransportTrains, metros and taxisExplore guide →STEP 05Plan Your TripDestinations and realistic routesExplore guide →

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Essential China Travel Guides

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Choose your first stops

Popular China Destinations

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Beijing, China
01

Beijing

Imperial history, hutongs and the Great Wall

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Shanghai, China
02

Shanghai

Waterfront architecture and modern city life

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Xi'an, China
03

Xi'an

Terracotta Army and ancient capital history

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Chengdu, China
04

Chengdu

Pandas, Sichuan food and a relaxed pace

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Standard travel bookings

Book Your China Trip

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01China train tickets

Compare official 12306 with supported English-language booking options.

Explore →02Shanghai Disneyland

Check ticket types, dated admission and current booking rules.

Explore →03Universal Beijing

Compare dated tickets, admission rules and transport before booking.

Explore →04China eSIMs

Compare compatibility, routing, activation and data before departure.

Explore →05Alipay troubleshooting

Fix card binding, verification and declined-payment problems.

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Before you fly

Get the China arrival checklist

A concise list covering entry documents, payments, connectivity and transport setup.

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Optional private travel

Prefer a guide, driver or a trip built around you?

Explore private support only when standard booking options do not fit your dates, group or route.

Explore Private Travel
→Private guide

Understand history, culture and local life with the right language support.

→Car & driver

Make airports, Great Wall visits and family travel easier.

→Airport transfer

Arrive with a clear pickup plan and direct hotel transfer.

→Custom China trip

Coordinate a multi-city route around your pace and priorities.

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