240-Hour Visa-Free Transit in China
China is implementing a 10-day (240 hours) visa-free transit policy. The transit program allows visitors who have existing flight bookings from China to a third country (region) to snag a visa on arrival at a Chinese airport (port) and stay for 10 days before departure. Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan all count as third destinations.
Passport holders of 54 countries, including the United States and the United Kingdom, can enter visa-free through any of the 60 open airports (ports) in 24 provincial regions, covering popular tourist cities like Beijing, Shanghai, Xi’an, Chengdu and Guangzhou.
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Meanwhile, citizens from 38 countries can enter China visa-free for up to 30 days.
Day 1 Arrival Qingdao - Yantai (by automobile)
Day 2 Yantai
Devote the morning enjoy the winery tour of Running Cow Winery. The Running Cow Winery is located in the center of Qiushan Valley, a prominent Chinese wine-producing region. The Running Cow Winery own and manager over 100 acres of vineyards across the Valley, growing up to 17 different grape varieties, including Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Marselan, Cabernet Sauvignon, and more. The winery itself has a production capacity of about 200 tons a year.
After 6 course lunch in the estate, proceed to Long Dai Winery for an VIP 90 mins visit. Domaine de Long Dai is located in the Qiu Shan Valley wine region of Penglai, Shandong Province. It belongs to the Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) as well as Chateau Lafite Rothschild.
Enjoy a wine pairing dinner at Long Dai (Longdai Winery only recieve one group of guests dinner each dinner, you need to choose a set meal at a certain price * the number of clients, make payment and reserved in advance)
After dinner, returning to Running Cow.
Overnight: Running Cow Winery Hotel
Day 3 Yantai - Qingdao (by automobile)
After breakfast, we suggest transfer to Yantai City Centre and visit to Changyu Wine Culture Museum first.
Centered on a century' s history of the company and wine culture, Changyu Wine Culture Museum introduces the development of Chinese wine industry and the tasks of Chinese national enterprises. You can taste a wide variety of wine produced by Changyu in a romantic environment brought by old melodies and dim lights.
Then take a visit to Chateau Changyu Castel Winery with wine pairing and make lunch here.
After lunch, En-route back to the city, take a visit to Chateau Nine Peaks (Qingdao Dahao Heshan Wine Industry Co., Ltd. was established in 2008, mainly engaged in wine, and has the Jiu Ding Manor wine brand under its umbrella. In 2008, Dr. Karl Hoptmann from Germany founded Jiuding Estate in Qingdao, China, covering a total area of 150 hectares, of which the area for grape cultivation is approximately 90 hectares. The manor is located at the foot of Jiuding Mountain in Laixi, and thus it is named Jiuding Manor).
After winery tour back to Qingdao Hotel,drive 2.5 hour back to Qingdao.
Overnight: InterContinental Qingdao local 5* or similar
Day 4 Qingdao
After breakfast, head to Mount Lao, a majestic Taoist mountain dubbed as “No. 1 Mountain on the Sea”. Visit Taiqing Palace, which is the oldest and largest Taoist temple in Mount Lao.
After lunch, En-route back to the city, take a visit to Qingdao Bear Museum(The Qingdao Beer Museum, a national first-class museum, is a beer museum built by Qingdao Beer Co., Ltd. with an investment of 28 million yuan. Its exhibition area covers over 6,000 square meters. The museum is located within the old factory buildings and equipment of Qingdao Beer from a hundred years ago. It takes the century-old history and production process of Qingdao Beer as the main thread, condensing the development history of China's beer industry and Qingdao Beer. It integrates cultural history, production process, beer entertainment, shopping and catering, and possesses the characteristics of knowledge, entertainment and participation of tourism. It embodies the cultural concept of a global perspective, national characteristics, penetrating history and integrating life.
Then, enjoy a city walk in Qingdao. starts with the May Fourth Square, which is a landmark of the new Qingdao. Then tour along Donghai Road, the sculpture culture street as well as the Olympic culture street in Qingdao.
After tour back to hotel before dinner.
Overnight: InterContinental Qingdao local 5* or similar
-- Private tour guide
-- Private air-conditioned car
-- Land transfers between airport or railway station and hotel
-- Entrance tickets as listed
-- Chinese , winery lunch and dinner as listed
-- Centrally located hotels with breakfast
-- Service charge & government taxes
-- International flights with taxes
-- Personal expenses such as laundry, drinks, phone bills, optional activities
-- Tips for guides and drivers
-- China Visa
-- Travel insurance