From Melbourne · 11 days · starts in Guangzhou

11-Day South China: Guangzhou, Guilin, Zhangjiajie & Shanghai

Begin with Cantonese food, move through Guilin’s limestone landscapes, add Zhangjiajie’s sandstone peaks, and finish in Shanghai.

Duration11 days / 10 nights

Best forBig landscapes with city breaks

Passport exampleAU · 30-day visa-free

China gatewayGuangzhou (CAN)

01 / The route

A pace you can actually follow.

Nights include arrival recovery and practical transfer time—not just a list of pins on a map.

Guangzhou

Ease in with dim sum, arcades, and riverside evenings.

2 nights

Guilin & Yangshuo

Li River scenery, village cycling, and karst viewpoints.

3 nights

Zhangjiajie

National forest park and a weather-buffer day.

3 nights

Shanghai

A fast, modern finish before departure.

2 nights

AU passport example · checked 19 Aug 2026

Australian ordinary passport · up to 30 days

Eligible Australian ordinary-passport holders may currently enter China visa-free for tourism for up to 30 days.

The current unilateral waiver is announced through 31 December 2026. A third-country itinerary is not required, so a normal return or open-jaw trip is allowed.

Passport—not departure airport

This policy example applies to the named passport. A traveler using a different passport on the same flight may have a different rule.

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Compare China’s ordinary-passport visa-free entry paths

Official sourcesChinese Embassy in Australia — current visa-free policy National Immigration Administration — current country list

Before you book

This waiver is time-limited and may be extended, changed, or allowed to expire. Recheck it before booking travel after 31 December 2026. Admission remains subject to border inspection.

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