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🇺🇸 United States
⚠️ Transit visa-free only (240h)Transit only
Best entry method
Use 240-hour transit visa-free via major cities.
Requires onward ticket to a third country
More Planning
Keep the rest of the trip simple
Hotels
Check foreign-passport acceptance early instead of assuming every listing can host you.
Learn moreTransport
12306, metro QR, and DiDi cover most intercity and urban travel with minimal friction.
Learn moreRecent Updates
What changed recently
No major travel updates were added in the last 30 days.
Passport Guides
China entry guides by passport
Use the country guides below when you need a stable, passport-specific entry answer for China. Each guide keeps the quick verdict, best entry method, and full conditions in one place.
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Core Planning Guides
Payment guideCards, Alipay, WeChat Pay, and cash backupInternet guideeSIM, blocked apps, and roaming setupFlights guideHow to compare and book flights to ChinaHotels guideForeign guest check-in and booking tipsTransport guideTrains, metro, DiDi, and airport transfersVisa guidePassport-specific China entry rules and policy types