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 55 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 47 countries can enter China visa-free for up to 30 days.
Day 1 Lanzhou
Day 2 Lanzhou
Day 3 Lanzhou - Wuwei - Zhangye (by automobile)
Day 4 Zhangye - Jiuquan (by automobile)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
In the morning pay a visit to the Giant Buddha Temple, the largest architectural relic in Gansu Province of the Western Xia (1038-1227) period. Then set off on a trip to Mati Grottoes and enjoy your lunch in the yurt of minority Yugur, after sightseeing drive to Jiuquan.
Day 5 Jiuquan - Dunhuang(by automobile)
Day 6 Dunhuang
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today is primarily devoted to tour the Mogao Grottoes (UNECO). It is the world's most important site of ancient Buddhist Culture. Then drive through Gobi desert to the ancient Yumen Pass (Jade Gate Pass) and visit the mysterious Danxia Landform named Ghost City.