China, open to the world.
Dozens of countries can now enter China visa-free — up to 30 days. Your complete guide to arriving, moving, and spending.
China just opened its doors. Here's everything you need to walk through.
Dozens of countries can now enter China visa-free — up to 30 days, with 240-hour visa-free transit for many more. This guide gives foreign visitors the practical information they actually need — from setting up Alipay to booking a bullet train — all in one place.
Popular Cities
Beijing
Ancient capital, modern megacity
Chengdu
Giant pandas and fiery Sichuan cuisine
Guilin
Karst mountains and the Li River
Hangzhou
West Lake and the poetry of slow travel
Harbin
Ice city of the north
Kunming
Gateway to Yunnan's mountains, minorities, and eternal spring
Nanjing
Ancient imperial capital on the Yangtze with Ming dynasty walls
Qingdao
German-built seaside city famous for beaches and Tsingtao beer
Shanghai
China's global city
Shenzhen
China's innovation capital rising from fishing village to megacity
Suzhou
Classical gardens and canal-laced streets
Wuhan
China's heartland city where the Han and Yangtze rivers meet
Xiamen
Coastal island city of colonial lanes, sea breezes, and seafood
Xi'an
Where the Silk Road began