China Visa-Free Tours 2026/2027: Tailored Tours for Visa-Free Travel
Thanks to China’s expanding visa-free policies, planning a trip to China has never been more convenient. Currently, some of the main visa-free options include the 24- to 240-hour visa-free transit policies, the 30-day mutual or unilateral visa-free travel policy, 15-day visa-free policy for cruise ship visitors, and the many other visa-free access arrangements for Hainan, Pearl River Delta, Guilin, etc.
Our professional travel consultants are here to help confirm your eligibility for visa-free entry to China. And, we have also carefully designed itineraries tailored to different visa-free eligibility requirements and travel interests. Just forget the complicated visa procedures. Our 20 years of expertise will guarantee you seamless, high-quality travel experiences across China’s most iconic destinations.
Top China Tours for 240-Hour Visa-Free Transit
The 240-hour visa-free transit policy is now available for foreign travelers from 55 countries if they hold a connecting ticket to a third country when arriving in China. The 55 eligible countries include the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Russia, Australia, and others. Visitors who are eligible for this policy can explore most regions of China (65 ports) without a visa for up to 10 days (calculated from 0:00 on the day after the day of entry).
Top China Tours for 30-Day Visa-Free Entry
Citizens holding ordinary passports of around 80 countries are allowed to travel to China without a visa for a single stay of up to 30 days. These countries include the United Kingdom, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, France, Germany, and Canada. If you are eligible for this visa-free entry policy, the following itineraries are designed for your inspiration. All can be customized based on your preferences, travel style, and schedule.
15-Day Grand China Tour with Pandas & Avatar Mountains
13-Day Best of China Tour: History, Culture & Avatar Mountains
14-Day China Tour with Zhangjiajie & Guilin Landscapes
Visa-Free Tours for Cruise Ship Visitors
If you are entering China via cruise ships and join a tourist group (with at least two members) organized by a licensed Chinese domestic travel agency, then you can enjoy a visa-free stay for up to 15 days in 11 coastal provinces, autonomous regions, municipalities and Beijing. Major port cities for international cruises include Shanghai, Tianjin, Xiamen, and Sanya. The following curated itineraries, focusing on these port cities and their surrounding areas, are provided for your reference.
Shanghai, Shaoxing, Hangzhou, Wuxi, Puyuan, Suzhou
Visa-Free Tours to Popular Destinations
Join our visa-free tours to Beijing, Shanghai, Xi’an, Chengdu, and Yunnan to discover their iconic highlights and hidden gems. These popular tourist destinations are included under both the 240-hour visa-free transit policy and 30-day visa-free entry. Please feel free to contact us to craft your personalized itineraries or confirm your eligibility.
Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Mutianyu Great Wall, Summer Palace, Hutongs
Forbidden City, Summer Palace, Mutianyu, Temple of Heaven, Hutong, 798 Art District
Forbidden City, Summer Palace, Temple of Heaven, Mutianyu Great Wall
Banpo Neolithic Village, Terracotta Warriors, Huashan Mountain, City Wall, Muslim Quarter, Small Wild Goose Pagoda
Terracotta Warriors, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, City Wall, Great Mosque
Xi’an Museum, Terracotta Warriors, Mount Hua, Hanyangling Mausoleum, Big Wild Goose Pagoda
Giant Panda Base, Wuhou Shrine, Jinli Street, People’s Park, Wenshu Monastery, Kuanzhai Alleys
Wolong Panda Volunteer Program, Qingcheng Mountain, People’s Park, Jinli Street, Leshan Giant Buddha
Panda Breeding Base, Wenshu Monastery, People’s Park, Leshan Giant Buddha, Mount Emei, Jiuzhaigou, Huanglong
Flexibly choose the city attractions you want to visit
Shanghai Museum, Yu Garden, Shanghai World Financial Center, the Bund, Zhujiajiao, Huangpu River Night Cruise
Shanghai Museum, Yuyuan Garden, Shanghai World Financial Center, the Bund
See What Travelers Say about China Xian Tour
Guilin Visa-Free Tours for Travelers from ASEAN Member States
Travelers from the 10 ASEAN countries (Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Singapore, Brunei, and the Philippines) can stay up to 6 days in Guilin without a visa. Please note that you must explore Guilin on a tour group of at least 2 people, and the itinerary should be organized by a local licensed travel agency. Get some inspiration from the following Guilin itineraries, all designed to fit within the 6-day visa-free stay.
Hainan Visa-Free Tours
Travelers from 59 countries can now enjoy a visa-free stay in Hainan for up to 30 days, whether exploring the island independently or as part of a tour group. What’s more, a 144-hour visa-free travel to Hainan is also available if you are on a tour group from Hong Kong or Macao entering Hainan, even if you are not from one of the 59 countries.
Sanya, Wanning, Baoting, Wuzhizhou Island
FAQs about China Visa-Free Tours
For all China’s visa-free entry policies mentioned above, the duration of stay is calculated from 0:00 on the day after your entry.
The answer is no. Most major cities are covered by the 240-hour visa-free transit policy, but not every city in China is included.
Currently, visitors can apply for the 240-hour visa-free transit if they enter China through 65 designated ports, including those in Beijing, Shanghai, Xi’an, Chengdu, Guilin, Yunnan, Jiangsu, and Guangdong.
If you plan to stay in China for more than 30 days, you shall apply for the appropriate visa in advance at a Chinese embassy or consulate. If, after entering China, you need to stay longer than 30 days for appropriate reasons, please apply for a stay permit at the exit and entry administrations of public security authorities of China. Please note that the application must be submitted before your visa-free stay period expires.
No, you don’t need to declare in advance to Chinese embassies or consulates as long as you are eligible for a visa waiver. You just need to prepare the required documents for inspection after landing, and complete the Temporary Entry Card for Foreign Nationals.
Yes. Under the 240-hour visa-free transit policy, eligible travelers can now enter China through 65 designated ports, including airports, seaports, and certain railway ports. For more details, see China’s 240-hour Visa-free Transit Policy.
For the 30-day visa-free entry, eligible travelers can enter China through any sea, road and air port open to foreign nationals.
