From Seattle · 8 days · starts in Beijing

8-Day Beijing, Chengde & Tianjin 240-Hour Transit Route

Arrive in Beijing, add the imperial mountain retreat at Chengde and a quick Tianjin contrast, then continue to South Korea within the permitted region.

Duration8 days / 7 nights

Best forHistory on a U.S.–Asia multi-country trip

Passport exampleUS · 240-hour transit

China gatewayBeijing (PEK)

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.

Beijing

Forbidden City, hutongs, food, and a Great Wall day.

4 nights

Chengde

Imperial Mountain Resort and time for the rail journey.

2 nights

Tianjin

Architecture and riverside streets before onward departure.

1 night

US passport example · checked 19 Aug 2026

U.S. passport · qualifying A → China → B transit

U.S. passport holders may request 240-hour visa-free transit through designated ports when continuing to a different third country or region.

A passport valid for at least three months and a confirmed onward ticket with a seat and departure date are required. Travel must stay within the areas authorized for the chosen port.

Required international patternUnited States (A) → Mainland China → South Korea (B)

Your confirmed onward destination must differ from the country or region immediately before mainland China.

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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Read the full 240-hour transit guide

Official sourcesNational Immigration Administration — 240-hour transit policy NIA — visa-free transit overview Shanghai border inspection — same-country itinerary example Shanghai public security — Hong Kong itinerary example

Before you book

Visa-free transit is approved by border authorities on arrival. Eligibility depends on the complete international flight sequence, ports, confirmed onward booking, and permitted stay area. A simple U.S.–China–U.S. return does not qualify.

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