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Shanghai's Yuyuan Lantern Festival: Worth the visit

Shanghai's Yuyuan Lantern Festival: Worth the visit

FAQ

Planning a trip to China? This section provides helpful answers to frequently asked questions to make your journey smoother and more enjoyable.

QI’m a US citizen flying from the US - South Korea (transit) - Shanghai - South Korea. Does this route qualify for the 240-hour visa-free transit policy, or does it have to involve a third country?
A Not quite. Under the policy, the destination country on your confirmed onward ticket must be different from your departure country when entering China.
QI'm using the 240-hour visa-free transit policy to visit Beijing and then Yunnan. Once I'm in Yunnan, can I travel anywhere in the province?
A Not quite. Under this policy, your travel is limited to 9 specific regions within Yunnan: Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, Xishuangbanna, Pu'er, Yuxi, Chuxiong, Honghe and Wenshan.

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Chinese New Year

Chinese New Year
The Giant Panda

The Giant Panda
The Great Wall

The Great Wall
The Yangtze River

The Yangtze River
Classical Gardens of Suzhou

Classical Gardens of Suzhou
The Yellow River

The Yellow River
Huangshan Mountain

Huangshan Mountain
The Ancient Silk Road

The Ancient Silk Road
The Forbidden City

The Forbidden City
Peking Opera

Peking Opera
Lantern Festival lights bring the Dunhuang grottoes to life

Lantern Festival lights bring the Dunhuang grottoes to life

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Into Chinese Art: Chinese paintings can break boundaries

Into Chinese Art: Chinese paintings can break boundaries

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Discovering the treasures of Beijing

Discovering the treasures of Beijing

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Dunhuang

Dunhuang

Dunhuang, a place that appeals to all hearts
Suzhou

Suzhou

Canals, gardens, and silk
Yunnan Travel

Yunnan Travel

Yunnan, where your ideal life lives
Shanxi Treasures

Shanxi Treasures

Where dynasties live on: Shanxi's heritage & museums
Scenic Spots Scenic Spots

Scenic Spots

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Heritage Heritage

Heritage

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Museums Museums

Museums

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<em>Kunlun · Legends of the East</em>: China's vast civilizational legacy meets digital innovation <em>Kunlun · Legends of the East</em>: China's vast civilizational legacy meets digital innovation
Chinese Culturepedia: Decoding cultural DNA, connecting world civilizations Chinese Culturepedia: Decoding cultural DNA, connecting world civilizations
<em>China's Hidden Treasures</em>: Get a taste of diverse culinary traditions <em>China's Hidden Treasures</em>: Get a taste of diverse culinary traditions
Tales and Trails: Practical guidance along themed routes Tales and Trails: Practical guidance along themed routes
China Daily's digital narrator Yuanxi: Exploring China’s history and modern life China Daily's digital narrator Yuanxi: Exploring China’s history and modern life
Living Heritage: Experiencing China's cultural legacies Living Heritage: Experiencing China's cultural legacies
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Shopping
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Best Bites

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FAQ

Planning a trip to China? This section provides helpful answers to frequently asked questions to make your journey smoother and more enjoyable.

QI’m a US citizen flying from the US - South Korea (transit) - Shanghai - South Korea. Does this route qualify for the 240-hour visa-free transit policy, or does it have to involve a third country?
A Not quite. Under the policy, the destination country on your confirmed onward ticket must be different from your departure country when entering China.
QI'm using the 240-hour visa-free transit policy to visit Beijing and then Yunnan. Once I'm in Yunnan, can I travel anywhere in the province?
A Not quite. Under this policy, your travel is limited to 9 specific regions within Yunnan: Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, Xishuangbanna, Pu'er, Yuxi, Chuxiong, Honghe and Wenshan.