240-hour Visa-free Transit in Xi’an

240-hour visa-free transit policy has been implemented in Xi'an, the whole Shaaxi Province and other 23 provinces and regions in China. International passengers from 54 countries can expect a 10-day visa-free trip in Xi'an and other 23 provinces. Passengers can have multiple stopovers in these provinces and regions.
 

 25 Schengen Agreement Countries: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland

 15 Other European Countries: Russia, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Cyprus, Bulgaria, Romania, Ukraine, Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Montenegro, Macedonia (FYROM), Albania, Belarus, Monaco

 6 American Countries: the United States, Canada, Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Chile

 2 Oceania Countries: Australia, New Zealand

 6 Asian Countries: Korea, Japan, Singapore, Brunei, United Arab Emirates, Qatar

Passengers can travel around 24 provinces in China inluding Xi'an City.
 

To be eligible for the 240-hour visa-free transit in Xi'an, passengers need to land in Xi'an Xianyang Airport and leave China via one of the 60 eligible ports across 24 provinces.

 see the 24 provinces and eligible port list on China 240-Hour Visa-Free Policy

The route should look like:
A: departure country ⇒ 24 provinces and regions of China  ⇒ B: the third country or region
 Eg:√  US – Xi'an – Shanghai - Kunming - Guilin - Hong Kong
 

When you board onto the plane in the departure country, inform the airline staff of your intention to use the 240-hour visa-free transit in Xi'an. Upon arrival, follow the signs in the airport to get a 240-hour visa-free stay permit.

 

For first-time visitors to China, especially those merely transit in the city of Xi'an, it's a must to pay a visit to the Terracotta Army, the underground army guarding the Emperor Qingshihuang's Mausoleum for over 2,200 years. You will be shocked by the numerous life-size statues of warriors, horses, and chariots.
 

Xi'an City Wall, built of grey bricks in 1370, is a witness of the city's ups and downs. Walking on the City Wall, you can feel the ancient Xi'an from the age-old magnificent military structures. If the weather is nice, cycling would be the best way to travel there.
 

If you are fond of conquering mountains, do not miss Mount Huashan. Though not outstanding in terms of height, it ranks the most precipitous mountain in China. The cliffside wood plank road is always challenging visitors' bravery and the sunrise in the east peak in the early morning is the best gift for guests.
 

The Muslim Quarter in downtown Xi'an is a paradise for foodies. You can enjoy various street snacks before the stands at roadside, like yogurt, glutinous rice cake, persimmon cake, grenadine drink, and roast mutton and beef. There are also restaurants offering the traditional local food, like Crumbled Flatbread in Mutton Stew, cold noodles, and Chinese meat hamburger. After the food tour, you can take a trip to Drum Tower and Bell Tower, which are within walking distance.