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
First and foremost, a big thank you to Kelly, our tour consultant, who has been exceptionally responsive, knowledgeable and honest from the very beginning of our enquiries right through to the end of our trip. She made sure everything was well taken care of, giving us peace of mind throughout the entire journey. Our private tour was thoughtfully designed around our preferences and interests, covering all the major attractions, with domestic transportation, accommodation, entrance tickets, tour guides and drivers all arranged seamlessly.
The entire trip was well organised, smooth and hassle-free, with no hiccups along the way. Every member of the team played their part in ensuring we had the best possible experience.
A special mention goes to our wonderful tour guides:
Michu in Changsha – Although we spent only a day with him, he went the extra mile to make us feel comfortable and help us settle into a new place. His thoughtfulness and dedication were truly appreciated.
Kamila in Zhangjiajie – Such a sweet, kind and lovely young lady! Her warmth made our experience even more enjoyable.
Tony in Guilin – An experienced and knowledgeable guide who shared his insights and helped us appreciate the places we visited.
Our sincere thanks also go to all the drivers, who were consistently punctual, helpful and professional throughout the trip.
Another highlight was the excellent choice of accommodation. Every hotel was strategically located, making it convenient for us to explore the surrounding areas independently after each day's tour. This gave us the flexibility to enjoy our evenings at our own pace, which we really appreciated.
Overall, China Xian Tour delivered top-notch service, excellent coordination and a truly memorable holiday experience. We are grateful to Kelly, all our guides, drivers and the entire team for making our journey through these beautiful destinations so enjoyable and worry-free.
We would definitely book with China Xian Tour again when exploring other parts of China. Thank you once again for the wonderful memories, and see you on our next adventure!

First and foremost, a big thank you to Kelly, our tour consultant, who has been exceptionally responsive, knowledgeable and honest from the very beginning of our enquiries right through to the end of our trip. She made sure everything was well taken care of, giving us peace of mind throughout the entire journey. Our private tour was thoughtfully designed around our preferences and interests, covering all the major attractions, with domestic transportation, accommodation, entrance tickets, tour guides and drivers all arranged seamlessly.
The entire trip was well organised, smooth and hassle-free, with no hiccups along the way. Every member of the team played their part in ensuring we had the best possible experience.
A special mention goes to our wonderful tour guides:
Michu in Changsha – Although we spent only a day with him, he went the extra mile to make us feel comfortable and help us settle into a new place. His thoughtfulness and dedication were truly appreciated.
Kamila in Zhangjiajie – Such a sweet, kind and lovely young lady! Her warmth made our experience even more enjoyable.
Tony in Guilin – An experienced and knowledgeable guide who shared his insights and helped us appreciate the places we visited.
Our sincere thanks also go to all the drivers, who were consistently punctual, helpful and professional throughout the trip.
Another highlight was the excellent choice of accommodation. Every hotel was strategically located, making it convenient for us to explore the surrounding areas independently after each day's tour. This gave us the flexibility to enjoy our evenings at our own pace, which we really appreciated.
Overall, China Xian Tour delivered top-notch service, excellent coordination and a truly memorable holiday experience. We are grateful to Kelly, all our guides, drivers and the entire team for making our journey through these beautiful destinations so enjoyable and worry-free.
We would definitely book with China Xian Tour again when exploring other parts of China. Thank you once again for the wonderful memories, and see you on our next adventure!
The group enjoyed visiting your beautiful country, your itinerary was ideal it covered all the aspects that a cultural tourist needed to experience, I wish we had more days to spare.
Kelly you handled our multinationality group to precision , the varied arrival timings, the individual payments and your quick replies were commendable.
The organisation was perfect , hotels, breakfast ,guides, buses, drivers ,tours was excellent..the special dinners were good too ,but for the dinner in Shanghai which was insufficient and when we asked for more it was denied..please check on this.
Our guides Jessica in Shanghai ,Chris in Xian and Nikki in Beijing were excellent , patient, very caring knowledgeable and answered all our questions . The drivers were good with good driving skills and patient .
Last but not least your rates were the best..
We wish Xian China Travels all the best and will surely recommend you to our friends.
Once again Thank You Kelly
for organizing this great trip for 26 pax from various parts of the world.
Warm Regards
Wynoma de Faria
Goa India

The group enjoyed visiting your beautiful country, your itinerary was ideal it covered all the aspects that a cultural tourist needed to experience, I wish we had more days to spare.
Kelly you handled our multinationality group to precision , the varied arrival timings, the individual payments and your quick replies were commendable.
The organisation was perfect , hotels, breakfast ,guides, buses, drivers ,tours was excellent..the special dinners were good too ,but for the dinner in Shanghai which was insufficient and when we asked for more it was denied..please check on this.
Our guides Jessica in Shanghai ,Chris in Xian and Nikki in Beijing were excellent , patient, very caring knowledgeable and answered all our questions . The drivers were good with good driving skills and patient .
Last but not least your rates were the best..
We wish Xian China Travels all the best and will surely recommend you to our friends.
Once again Thank You Kelly
for organizing this great trip for 26 pax from various parts of the world.
Warm Regards
Wynoma de Faria
Goa India
Many thanks for your help Sheron!
Special thanks to the guide in Xi'an, Noble Liu, who recommended us amazing things in Xi'an, and helped us to have an amazing experience.
Also in Zhangjiajie, our guide Avery gave us 3 perfect days, despite the foggy and rainy weather.
Thank you Noble Liu and Avery!
And last but not least the driver in Xi'an, Mr. Chen was very professional, very polite, always on time, a true gentleman.
Many thanks for your help Sheron!
Special thanks to the guide in Xi'an, Noble Liu, who recommended us amazing things in Xi'an, and helped us to have an amazing experience.
Also in Zhangjiajie, our guide Avery gave us 3 perfect days, despite the foggy and rainy weather.
Thank you Noble Liu and Avery!
And last but not least the driver in Xi'an, Mr. Chen was very professional, very polite, always on time, a true gentleman.
Sophia Liu, has been very supportive of our queries and giving us good directions. no matter- matter outside office hours and weekends. Very quick responses.
Sean, friendly and professional in the coordination of our daily tour.
Lynn, good coordination and suggestions on best place to view attractions, such as the cruise to View Hongya Cave and BBQ dinner to watch the drone show. Takes good care of tour participants.
Very good and safe drivers such as Hei 哥 and Tang sifu.
Will definitely recommend china Xian Tour for tours in China to friends and relatives
Sophia Liu, has been very supportive of our queries and giving us good directions. no matter- matter outside office hours and weekends. Very quick responses.
Sean, friendly and professional in the coordination of our daily tour.
Lynn, good coordination and suggestions on best place to view attractions, such as the cruise to View Hongya Cave and BBQ dinner to watch the drone show. Takes good care of tour participants.
Very good and safe drivers such as Hei 哥 and Tang sifu.
Will definitely recommend china Xian Tour for tours in China to friends and relatives
In addition, the driver was also very professional and easy to coordinate with.
i highly recommend using this team's services for any foreigners visiting China. They are disciplined, organised, helpful, and super welcoming.
Thank you all very much for our trip and experience in Xi'An.
In addition, the driver was also very professional and easy to coordinate with.
i highly recommend using this team's services for any foreigners visiting China. They are disciplined, organised, helpful, and super welcoming.
Thank you all very much for our trip and experience in Xi'An.
And I’m not just talking about the travel arrangements. She also helped me with all the visas, practical necessities, advice about money and health recommendations to make sure I could travel safely and with peace of mind. She also helped me extend my trip to include Nepal in addition to Tibet, and that part of the journey was organised brilliantly as well.
I had an amazing experience from start to finish, with absolutely no problems of any kind. It was a truly wonderful trip. Honestly, my only regret is that my time in Tibet lasted just one week, because Tibet deserves much more time.
The quality-to-price ratio was incredible, and I would absolutely recommend Cian Tour to anyone planning a trip to Tibet or Nepal. If you are organising a journey like this, I highly recommend relying on them — they are truly excellent.

And I’m not just talking about the travel arrangements. She also helped me with all the visas, practical necessities, advice about money and health recommendations to make sure I could travel safely and with peace of mind. She also helped me extend my trip to include Nepal in addition to Tibet, and that part of the journey was organised brilliantly as well.
I had an amazing experience from start to finish, with absolutely no problems of any kind. It was a truly wonderful trip. Honestly, my only regret is that my time in Tibet lasted just one week, because Tibet deserves much more time.
The quality-to-price ratio was incredible, and I would absolutely recommend Cian Tour to anyone planning a trip to Tibet or Nepal. If you are organising a journey like this, I highly recommend relying on them — they are truly excellent.
****The train from Beijing to Xian worried me, but everything is set in place. Instructions are easy to follow I promise!!!

****The train from Beijing to Xian worried me, but everything is set in place. Instructions are easy to follow I promise!!!
The 2 English speaking guides, that were provided(1 for the north and the other for the south) were both local residents of Xinjiang and they were excellent with the information they provided and had local knowledge of eateries we went to. The driver, Wang sifu, was a very helpful, cheerful and a careful driver. In China, drivers are addressed by their surname, and followed by "sifu", it's a respectful way of addressing drivers, and has no martial arts connotations.
Both guides( Karim of Kashgar and Amy of Urumqi) spoke English well and they both bought us, local foods/fruits to experience. The local Hami rock melons were juicy, crunchy and sweet, and the local bread, the naan, fresh from the oven, full of goodness. Eating out in Xinjiang is very affordable especially, when our Aussie dollar get 4.75 renminbi to the A$. Meals were 2-3 thousand years of recorded history. The Silk Road carried both material goods as well as great human thoughts and ideation. The flow was bi-directional. Visiting many of the old ruins and sites, evoked very strong emotions and we marvelled at mankind's ingenuity. The flow of religions along the Silk Road was amply demonstrated at many of the sites visited.
We felt safe in Xinjiang and there is no overt display of religiosity.
With regard to the China Xian Tour company, we have booked a 2nd trip for 19 days of Ancient China Silk Road or mid October, this too was organised through Sophia.
Regards Kit
Sydney
The 2 English speaking guides, that were provided(1 for the north and the other for the south) were both local residents of Xinjiang and they were excellent with the information they provided and had local knowledge of eateries we went to. The driver, Wang sifu, was a very helpful, cheerful and a careful driver. In China, drivers are addressed by their surname, and followed by "sifu", it's a respectful way of addressing drivers, and has no martial arts connotations.
Both guides( Karim of Kashgar and Amy of Urumqi) spoke English well and they both bought us, local foods/fruits to experience. The local Hami rock melons were juicy, crunchy and sweet, and the local bread, the naan, fresh from the oven, full of goodness. Eating out in Xinjiang is very affordable especially, when our Aussie dollar get 4.75 renminbi to the A$. Meals were 2-3 thousand years of recorded history. The Silk Road carried both material goods as well as great human thoughts and ideation. The flow was bi-directional. Visiting many of the old ruins and sites, evoked very strong emotions and we marvelled at mankind's ingenuity. The flow of religions along the Silk Road was amply demonstrated at many of the sites visited.
We felt safe in Xinjiang and there is no overt display of religiosity.
With regard to the China Xian Tour company, we have booked a 2nd trip for 19 days of Ancient China Silk Road or mid October, this too was organised through Sophia.
Regards Kit
Sydney
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.


















