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240-Hour Visa-Free Transit by City: Ports and Permitted Areas

Short answer: China's 240-hour (10-day) visa-free transit works at designated ports in 24 provinces, and you must stay within that port's permitted area. Pick a city below; the visa-free entry guide explains who qualifies.

  • Beijing · Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei
  • Shanghai · Shanghai, Jiangsu and Zhejiang (so Suzhou and Hangzhou are in)
  • Chengdu · Chengdu and 10 other Sichuan cities, incl. Leshan, Meishan and Ya'an (Jiuzhaigou is not included)