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Trip Toolkit

Prepare for your smooth travel in China

A practical pre-trip toolkit from On the Great Wall for first-time travelers, covering visa-free estimates, route risks, payment setup, internet access, transport, and checklist readiness.

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PRE-TRIP TOOLS

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Visa-Free Checker Enter passport region, departure point, entry city, exit region, dates, and purpose to see 30-day and 240-hour possibilities. First-Time Checklist Mark payment, internet, transport, translation, address cards, documents, and emergency preparation by status.
OFFICIAL SOURCES

Rules this prototype references

National Immigration Administration: List of Countries Covered by Unilateral Visa Exemption PoliciesPublished 2026-02-17National Immigration Administration: Visa-Free Transit PoliciesPublished 2025-07-04National Immigration Administration: 10 Measures Adding Five Guangdong Ports for 240-Hour TransitPublished 2025-11-03National Immigration Administration: How to Submit Your Arrival Card to China OnlinePublished 2025-12-22National Immigration Administration: Official Arrival Card Filling PortalPublished Official serviceNational Immigration Administration: Beware of Fraudulent Websites for Arrival Card FillingPublished 2025-12-05The State Council: Payment service guide for overseas visitors to ChinaPublished 2024-04-11The State Council: Guide to Payment Services in ChinaPublished 2024-08-22