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The Ultimate China Visa-Free Guide 2026: 240-hour (10-day) transit policy, digital survival kit, and 10-day itineraries.

Plan Your Trip

Visa Policy Guide
Best Time to Visit
Travel Cost & Budget
Safety & Scams

Destinations

Beijing & North (Jing-Jin-Ji)
Shanghai & East (Jiang-Zhe-Hu)
Guangdong & GBA
Chengdu & West

Digital Survival

Internet Access: eSIM & VPNs
Mobile Payment: Alipay & WeChat
Train Booking: 12306 vs Trip.com
Essential Apps Checklist

Itineraries

240-Hour Routes
72-Hour Layover
Family Trips
High-Speed Train Tours

Entry & Logistics

Arrival Card
Health Declaration
Accommodation Registration
Flights

K-Visa & Business

K-Visa (STEM Talent)
M-Visa (Business Trade)
Trade Fairs & Business Travel
Alternative Entry Channels

© 2026 Two Weeks in China

This guide is based on the latest policy announced in January 2026.

The hub of Western China. Note that unlike the East, these regions are generally NOT interconnected for visa-free travel.

Permitted Stay Area

Sichuan (Chengdu + 10 cities), Chongqing, Yunnan (Kunming + 8 cities)

Key Entry Ports

Chengdu Tianfu (TFU), Chengdu Shuangliu (CTU)
Chongqing Jiangbei (CKG)
Kunming Changshui (KMG)

Regional Rules & Tips

Not Interconnected: You typically cannot use one transit permit to travel between Chengdu and Kunming.
Stay Local: Stick to the 11 administrative cities around Chengdu for the full 240 hours.
Highlights: Pandas, Sanxingdui, Leshan Giant Buddha.

Recommended Itinerary

Chengdu (Pandas) -> Leshan (Buddha) -> Dujiangyan -> Sanxingdui