China Visa-Free Tours 2026/2027

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China Visa-Free Tours 2026/2027

China offers 6 main visa-free policies, as outlined below. Under these policies, most travelers can enjoy visa-free travel to China for a specified duration.

240-Hour Visa-Free Transit: Individuals from 54 eligible countries, including Russia, Brazil, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and Canada, traveling from China to a third country (region), can enter visa-free through any of the 60 open ports in 24 provinces (autonomous regions and municipalities), and stay within the allowed areas for visa-free transit travelers for no more than 240 hours.
30-Day Visa Free for Specific Countries: Citizens from countries like Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, Uruguay, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brunei, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Spain, Switzerland, Denmark, Portugal, Greece, Cyprus, Slovenia, Singapore, Malaysia, United Arab Emirates, Thailand, etc.
15-Day Visa-Free Policy for Cruise Ship Visitors: Travelers can partake in short excursions with an authorized travel agency for up to 15 days during a cruise along China’s coastline without needing a China visa.
Visa-Free Access for Hainan Island: Available to most nationalities visiting Hainan Province (Sanya, Haikou, etc.) for up to 30 days.
Visa-Free for ASEAN Member States to Guilin: ASEAN member states can visit Guilin without a visa for a maximum of 6 days when traveling with an approved tour group.

If you are unsure about your eligibility for visa-free entry to China, feel free to contact one of our China tour experts. China Highlights can assist you in understanding these policies and preparing the required documents.

Top China Tours for 240-Hour Visa-Free Entry

China has once again relaxed and optimized its visa-free transit policy. Now, most travelers, including those from the US and UK, can explore most regions of China without a visa for up to 10 days (11 days if including the arrival day).

Time Travel in Two Ancient Chinese Capitals

6-Day Beijing and Xi’an Tour

A Time-smart Choice

8-Day China Golden Triangle Tour

Leisure River Cruise Getaway

10-Day Beijing, Yangtze River Cruise, and Shanghai Tour

A Broad Taste of China

13-Day China Tour with Culinary Experiences

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Top China Tours for 15-Day Visa-Free Entry

Discover China with our recommended itineraries for travelers eligible for visa-free entry for 15-30 days. These private tours can be tailored according to your needs and schedule..

Visit Wonders of China

11-Day China Classic Tour

The Best Choice for Nature Lovers

14-Day China Natural Wonders Discovery

A Close Encounter with Pandas

2-Week China Essence and Panda Tour

Riches of China

14-Day Shanghai-Suzhou-Hangzhou-Guilin-Xi’an-Beijing

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Asia Tours with China Visa-Free Transits

The sample itineraries below will provide you with some inspiration for planning an Asia Tour, taking advantage of China’s 240-hour visa-free transit policy.

East Asia Wonders

16-Day Japan and China Discovery Tour

Discover Vibrant Southeast Asia and Beijing

15-Day Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, and China Visa Free Essence Tour

Experience the Core of Asian Cultures

19-Day Japan, China, Singapore and Bali

Discover the Best of China and Vietnam

3-Week China and Vietnam Adventure Tour

Top City Tours for Cruise Ship Visitors

Tianjin and Shanghai are the main port cities for international cruises. From these two places, you can extend your trip to Beijing, Suzhou, and Hangzhou, gaining a blend of ancient and modern China experiences.