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Entry products that matter before you book: unilateral visa-free, 240-hour transit, Hainan rules, L visas, and Digital Arrival Card habits—always recheck NIA for your passport.
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12 Days to APEC: New Huanggang Port Clears in ~20 Seconds, Airport Arrival in ~15 Minutes | China Travel
With APEC opening in Shenzhen on Nov 14, the city's entry points just got faster: 20-second self-service clearance at the new 24-hour Huanggang Port, 15-minute airport arrival, and 240-hour visa-free transit now covering 57 countries.
APEC Business Travel Card Holders Now Get 90 Days in China — New Rule Starts Today | China Travel
China extends the maximum stay for APEC Business Travel Card holders from 60 to 90 days, effective November 1, 2026 — with Hong Kong matching the move. Here's who it helps and what it means for an APEC-week trip.
16 Days to APEC Shenzhen: The New Huanggang Port Is Open 24/7 With Express Clearance | China Travel
Shenzhen's rebuilt Huanggang Port opened on October 12 with round-the-clock service, 134 express lanes and a 'one-stop inspection' model — just in time for APEC 2026. Here's what arriving delegates and travelers should know.
China Entry Ports Complete List 2026: 65 Open Ports for Visa-Free Transit
Complete list of all 65 open ports in 24 provinces for China's 240-hour transit visa-free program. Airport, seaport, and land border ports organized by region with official NIA data.
240-Hour Transit Visa-Free China: Rules, Eligible Stays, and Common Refusals
A traveler-facing policy brief: nationality, ports, onward tickets, and how this differs from 30-day visa-free.
Hainan Visa-Free Entry: Who Can Visit and What the Rules Are
Hainan’s separate visa-free channel is useful for beach trips—but it is not a free pass to the rest of mainland China.
China Port / Landing Visas: When They Exist and When You Should Not Rely On Them
Port visas are narrow, nationality- and reason-specific. Most leisure travelers should use visa-free or embassy visas instead.
China Customs for Tourists: Cash, Meds, and Electronics You Should Declare
Most visitors walk the green channel—but cash thresholds, prescription meds, and drones can require declaration.
Foreigner Accommodation Registration in China: Hotels vs Private Stays
Licensed hotels usually register you automatically. Airbnb-style or friend stays may require a police-station visit.
Tourist Visa Mistakes Foreigners Make (Even in the Visa-Free Era)
Visa-free is not universal. Working, studying, or overstaying still creates real problems—know the bright lines.