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Visa requirements for China

Who can enter China, by nationality. Tourism. Data as of October 19, 2026.

Passport holders from 91 countries can enter China without a visa in advance. All 91 enter visa-free on a valid passport. Everyone else needs a visa, or an e-visa where one is offered, before travelling.

91 visa-free
0 on arrival
0 eTA
0 e-visa
151 visa required

242 nationalities

Visa-free entry

91 nationalities

Visa required in advance

151 nationalities

UNESCO World Heritage Sites in China

China has 84 sites on UNESCO's World Heritage List.

Ancient Building Complex in the Wudang Mountains
Ancient City of Ping Yao
Ancient Villages in Southern Anhui - Xidi and Hongcun
Badain Jaran Desert
Capela de Nossa Senhora da Guia
Capital Cities and Tombs of the Ancient Koguryo Kingdom
Casa Garden
Central Axis of Beijing
Chengde Mountain Resort and its outlying temples
Chengjiang Fossil Site
China Danxia
Classical Gardens of Suzhou
Cultural Landscape of Old Tea Forests of the Jingmai Mountain in Pu’er
Dazu Rock Carvings
Dengfeng
Dom Pedro V Theatre
Fanjingshan
Fortaleza do Monte
Fujian Tulou sites
Grand Canal
Guia Lighthouse
Gulangyu
Historic Centre of Macau
Historic Monuments of Dengfeng in “The Centre of Heaven and Earth”
Hoh Xil
Honghe Hani Rice Terraces
Huanglong
Huangshan
Hubei Shennongjia
Igreja da Sé
Imperial Palaces of the Ming and Qing Dynasties in Beijing and Shenyang
Imperial Tombs of the Ming and Qing Dynasties
Jingdezhen Handicraft Porcelain Industry Sites
Jiuzhaigou Valley
Kaiping Diaolou and Villages
Leal Senado Building
Liangzhu site
Longmen Grottoes
Lushan Quaternary Glaciation National Geopark
Macau Protestant Chapel
Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor
Migratory Bird Sanctuaries along the Coast of Yellow Sea-Bohai Gulf of China (Phase I)
Mogao Caves
Mojiaoshan Site
Mount Emei Scenic Area, including Leshan Giant Buddha Scenic Area
Mount Sanqing
Mount Tai
Mount Wutai
Old Protestant Cemetery
Old Town of Lijiang
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Qingchengshan-Dujiangyan National Park
Quanzhou: Emporium of the World in Song-Yuan China
Rock Paintings of Hua Mountain
Ruins of St. Paul's
Sam Kai Vui Kun
Santa Casa da Misericórdia
Senado Square
Sichuan Giant Panda Sanctuaries
Silk Roads: the Routes Network of Chang'an-Tianshan Corridor
Sir Robert Ho Tung Library
South China Karst
St Lawrence's Church
St. Anthony's Church
St. Augustine's Church
St. Dominic's Church
St. Joseph's Seminary and Church
Summer Palace
Temple and Cemetery of Confucius and the Kong Family Mansion in Qufu
Temple of Heaven
The Great Wall
Three Parallel Rivers National Park
Tusi Sites
West Lake Cultural Landscape of Hangzhou
Western Xia Mausoleums
World Heritage Sites in Tibet
Wulingyuan
Wuyi Mountains
Xanadu
Xinjiang Tianshan
Yinxu
Yungang Grottoes
Zhengzhou Section of Tongji Canal
Zhoukoudian site

Source: Wikidata, community-maintained and not the official UNESCO count.

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit China?

It depends on your passport. 91 nationalities can enter China without arranging a visa in advance (visa-free, on arrival, or eTA); everyone else needs a visa or e-visa. Use the tables below to check a specific passport.

What is the best time to visit China?

June, based on Beijing's climate normals: mild temperatures and below-average rainfall for the year.

What currency is used in China?

Chinese yuan (CNY). 1 USD is approximately 6.69 CNY.

What side of the road does China drive on?

China drives on the right.

How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites does China have?

84: Ancient Building Complex in the Wudang Mountains, Ancient City of Ping Yao, Ancient Villages in Southern Anhui - Xidi and Hongcun, Badain Jaran Desert, Capela de Nossa Senhora da Guia, Capital Cities and Tombs of the Ancient Koguryo Kingdom, Casa Garden, Central Axis of Beijing, and more.

What is the emergency number in China?

110 / 119 / 120.

What time zone is China in?

Shanghai (UTC+8).

What is the nearest airport to Beijing?

Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), about 27 km away.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About China

China, officially the People's Republic of China (PRC), is a country in East Asia. It is divided into 33 province-level divisions, including two special administrative regions. Beijing is the capital, while Shanghai is the most populous city by urban area. Its geography features the Central Plain, major rivers such as the Yangtze and Yellow River, deserts, subtropical and temperate forests, plateaus, and mountain ranges such as the Himalayas. It is the world's second-most populous country after India, with a population exceeding 1.4 billion. Covering 9.6 million square kilometers (3,700,000 sq mi), it is the third largest country by area.

CapitalBeijing

RegionEastern Asia

Population1.4B

Area9,706,961 km²

CurrencyChinese yuan (1 USD ≈ 6.69 CNY)

LanguagesChinese

Calling code+86

Drives on theright

TimezoneShanghai (UTC+8)

Nearest airportBeijing Capital International Airport (PEK), 27 km

Emergency number110 / 119 / 120

UNESCO sites84

Income levelUpper middle income

GDP per capita$13,862 (2025)

Tourist arrivals30.4M (2020)

Climate in Beijing

Warmest June, coolest December, driest December, sunniest April. Best time to visit: June.

Monthly climate normals for Beijing, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	4.2°C	-6.1°C	3mm	243h
February	6.8°C	-4.3°C	25mm	236h
March	15.4°C	-0.2°C	14mm	308h
April	21.7°C	6.6°C	9mm	323h
May	27.6°C	14°C	27mm	278h
June	33°C	20.1°C	26mm	307h
July	30.7°C	20.5°C	100mm	273h
August	30.4°C	21.2°C	255mm	257h
September	26.1°C	15.2°C	48mm	292h
October	19°C	5.8°C	5mm	289h
November	10.9°C	0.1°C	31mm	231h
December	2.2°C	-7.2°C	1mm	258h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

China is one of the world's oldest civilizations. Its long and rich history is present in people's thinking and values, and in the art, architecture, and feats of engineering that remain from dynasties past. In addition to its bustling and futuristic cities like Shanghai and Shenzhen, China boasts an incredible array of breathtaking natural wonders like the karst landscapes of Guilin and granite peaks of Huangshan that have inspired painters and poets for generations.

Upcoming public holidays

January 1, 2027元旦

February 6, 2027春节

May 1, 2027劳动节

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