China’s National Immigration Administration (NIA) on Monday said the country’s 144-hour visa-free transit policy has been expanded to three more entry ports.
According to NIA, this brings the number of ports covered by the policy to 37.
The administration said in a statement that the three new ports include Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport in central China’s Henan Province, Lijiang Sanyi International Airport in southwest China’s Yunnan Province and the Mohan railway port in Yunnan.
“Starting from Monday, eligible foreign nationals can enter China through Zhengzhou aviation port visa-free, with their stay limited within Henan Province.
“Additionally, people entering Yunnan visa-free are allowed to stay in more areas of the province.
“Previously, they could only stay in the provincial capital Kunming whereas now, they can visit nine city or prefecture-level areas including Kunming, Lijiang, Dali and Xishuangbanna.
“The two provinces both boast rich tourist resources.
Henan, where many ancient dynasties had established their capitals is home to sites of great historical interest including the Shaolin Temple and the Longmen Grottoes.
“Yunnan boasts multiple UNESCO World Heritage sites, such as the Old Town of Lijiang and the Hani rice terraces. It is also home to more than 20 ethnic groups,’’ the NIA said.
According to the NIA, at present, foreign nationals from 54 countries such as the U.S., Canada, and Britain are eligible for the 144-hour visa-free policy for short-term activities such as travel and business visits. "
It said the expansion of the visa-free policy was expected to provide more choices for foreign nationals travelling and doing business in China.
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