China Visa Free Tours (2025/2026)
Can you visit China without a visa? China has multiple visa-free travel policies, making it easy and convenient for foreign travelers to visit China for a short term. China visa-free policies include:
- 240-hour (10-day) visa-free policy
- 24-hour visa-free transit policy
- 30-day visa-free travel policy
- 30-day visa-free entry policy for foreign cruise travelers
- 6-day visa-free travel for tourist group to the Pearl River Delta
- 144-hour visa-free stay for tourist groups from ASEAN member countries to visit Guilin
- 30-day visa-free access to Hainan
Easy Tour China provides a range of customizable visa-free tours and layover tours to popular destinations in China, such as Beijing, Shanghai, Xi'an, Chengdu, Guilin, and more. Explore our sample China visa-free tours for inspiration or consult our travel specialists to tailor a personalized China tour for you.
If you are unsure whether you need a visa to travel through China, feel free to contact us.
Best China Visa-Free Tours for 30-Day Entry
Ordinary passport holders from around 50 countries can enter China without China visa. Travelers can take a China visa-free tour up to 30 days in mainland China. A Spur-of-the-Moment trip to China is possible. Check if your country is in the list.
Below are some of our most popular private China tour packages for your inspiration to start planning a unique China tour. More china tour packages
Discover the essence of China on this classic China golden triangle tour. Perfect for first-time vistors to China.
Best China tour for first-time visitors to China. Must-see attractions, history and authentic rural China.
Marvel at the many faces of China on this multi-sensory tour. Historical & cultural immersion, amazing food, natural wonders...
Experience both tradition and modernity in Beijing and Shanghai, and enjoy being a panda keeper.
This China foodie tour combines culture, history, and cuisine to create a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
This is an unique opportunity to explore the real China. Visit local family, have breakfast at Hutong, learn mahjong...
Top China Visa-Free Tours for 240-Hour Entry
With China's visa-free transit policy, you are allowed to visit China without a visa for 240-hour (10 days) and enjoy a short layover tour to China's top tourist destinations, including Beijing, Shanghai, Xian, Chengdu, Guilin, Yunnan, and more. Take a look at some of our best-selling tour itineraries. All of them can be tailored to meet your preferences and budget.
Top City Tours for Foreign Cruise Travelers
Shanghai and Tianjin are two of the major port cities in China for international cruise ships. You can extend your trip from Tianjin to the capital city of Beijing. From Shanghai, you can further explore its nearby charming places like Suzhou and Hangzhou.
Explore the metropolis of Shanghai with an extended trip to Suzhou, featuring the best traditional Chinese garden.
- Beijing must-sees and tasteful Peking duck dinner
- Tianjin historical and cultural Yangliuqing Folk Arts
China Visa Free Tours FAQs
1. Which Chinese cities implement China's visa-free transit policies?
Cities are implementing 240-hour (10 days) visa-free policy:
Beijing, Tianjin, Xi'an, Shanghai, Shijiazhuang, Qinhuangdao, Hangzhou, Nanjing, Shenyang, Dalian, Qingdao, Chengdu, Xiamen, Kunming, Wuhan, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Jieyang, Chongqing, Zhengzhou, Ningbo, Guilin, Harbin, and Changsha.
Cities are implementing 72-hour visa-free policy:
Guilin, Harbin, and Changsha
Cities are implementing 24-hour visa-free transit policy:
All cities with international ports of entry
Cities are implementing 240-hour (10 days) visa-free policy:
Beijing, Tianjin, Xi'an, Shanghai, Shijiazhuang, Qinhuangdao, Hangzhou, Nanjing, Shenyang, Dalian, Qingdao, Chengdu, Xiamen, Kunming, Wuhan, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Jieyang, Chongqing, Zhengzhou, Ningbo, Guilin, Harbin, and Changsha.
Cities are implementing 72-hour visa-free policy:
Guilin, Harbin, and Changsha
Cities are implementing 24-hour visa-free transit policy:
All cities with international ports of entry
2. Which countries can travel to China without visa?
Albania, Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Chile, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Dominica, Ecuador, Estonia, Fiji, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Grenada, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Maldives, Malta, Mauritius, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Netherland, New Zealand, North Macedonia, Oman, Peru, Poland, Qatar, Romania, San Marino, Serbia, Seychelles, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Surinam, Switzerland, The United Arab Emirates, Tonga, Uruguay
Albania, Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Chile, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Dominica, Ecuador, Estonia, Fiji, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Grenada, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Maldives, Malta, Mauritius, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Netherland, New Zealand, North Macedonia, Oman, Peru, Poland, Qatar, Romania, San Marino, Serbia, Seychelles, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Surinam, Switzerland, The United Arab Emirates, Tonga, Uruguay
3. How to apply for a transit visa for China?
Foreign nationals from eligible countries mentioned above can apply for a 72-hour or 144-hour visa-free transit in China with the following documents:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry
- Completed Arrival and Departure cards
- A confirmed (flight/train/cruise) ticket to a third country or region
- Valid visa for a third country or region (if applicable)
Foreign nationals from eligible countries mentioned above can apply for a 72-hour or 144-hour visa-free transit in China with the following documents:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry
- Completed Arrival and Departure cards
- A confirmed (flight/train/cruise) ticket to a third country or region
- Valid visa for a third country or region (if applicable)