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Start Smart: Your Inbound Travel Guide to China

Welcome to our inbound travel blog — your essential resource for exploring China with confidence. Whether it's your first trip or a deeper journey, we provide up-to-date policies, destination ideas, cultural know-how, and tech tools to help you travel smart.

✈️ Visa & Entry Policies (Updated May 2025)

✅ 30-Day Visa-Free Entry for 38 Countries

Since November 2024, citizens from 38 countries — including France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Japan, South Korea, Australia, and Malaysia — can enter China visa-free for up to 30 days for tourism, business, or family visits.
This policy is valid through December 31, 2025.

🔄 240-Hour (10-Day) Visa-Free Transit

Travelers from 54 countries, including the USA, UK, and Canada, can transit through China without a visa for up to 240 hours (10 days) when heading to a third country.
This policy applies to major cities like Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Xi’an, and more.

🏝️ Special Visa-Free Zones

Hainan Island: 30-day visa-free stay for citizens from 59 countries
Xishuangbanna (Yunnan): 6-day visa-free access for foreign tour groups
Guangdong Province: 6-day visa-free entry for tour groups entering via Hong Kong or Macau, covering 9 cities

📌 Need help with your visa?

We provide up-to-date visa guidance and entry support to ensure a smooth arrival in China.

📝 Featured Blog Articles

🧳 Top 10 Things to Know Before Visiting China in 2025
🗺️ How to Travel in China Without Speaking Chinese
🔄 Visa-Free Transit vs. 30-Day Visa-Free Entry: What’s the Difference?
💸 Step-by-Step: How Foreigners Use Alipay in China
🌿 Top 10 Natural Wonders in China You Shouldn’t Miss

📱 Travel Tools & Tips

Travel like a local with modern tools:

How to use Alipay and WeChat Pay without a Chinese bank card
VPNs that work reliably in China
Booking high-speed trains (G/D) and metro access
Useful travel apps (translation, maps, taxis)
Local SIM card vs. eSIM options for tourists

Explore iconic landmarks and hidden gems:

Zhangjiajie — Avatar-style mountains and thrilling skywalks
Jiuzhaigou — Crystal-clear lakes, cascading waterfalls, and vivid seasonal colors
Guilin & Yangshuo — River cruises through surreal karst landscapes
Tibet — High-altitude temples, spirituality, and raw nature
Xi’an & Pingyao — Walk along the ancient imperial city walls of China

Each guide includes travel tips, local food highlights, and cultural insights.

🎎 Culture & Etiquette

Make meaningful connections by understanding:

Temple behavior and respectful conduct
Dining etiquette — from seating rules to toast customs
Greeting phrases and polite gestures
Common mistakes tourists make — and how to avoid them

🥢 Respect goes a long way — and so does knowing local norms.

🔄 We Update Weekly

We update this blog weekly to reflect the latest travel policies, seasonal changes, new attractions, and safety tips. Bookmark us now and travel smart every step of the way.

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