China one of the world’s first civilizations and currently the most populous country in the world with a population of approximately 1.4 billion has a long rich culture based in its dynasties. China is a Communist State and is governed by a unitary one-party socialist republic.

Being one of the earliest civilization and the only long standing untarnished cultures there are many standing temples, shrines and monuments to view and visit. This is notwithstanding the amazing Great Wall of China

Nationals That Do Not Require A Visa Enter China Enter China

There are currently 17 countries do not need a visa to enter China as long as their trip does not last longer than the visa-free period listed : 90 days: Bosnia and Herzegovina, San Marino, 60 days: Mauritius, 30 days: Bahamas, Barbados, Belarus, Ecuador, Fiji, Grenada, Qatar, Serbia, Seychelles, Tonga, United Arab Emirates and 15 days: Brunei, Japan, Singapore. 

Nationals That Do Need A Visa To Enter China

If you are not a national of any of the countries mentioned on the left of this page you will need a visa to visit MAINLAND CHINA.

However, there are currently 170 countries that do need a visa to enter Hong Kong for periods of 7 – 180 days depending on your nationality or passport that you hold. Nationals of the US, Europe, Australia, Canada and New Zealand don’t require a visa to enter Hong Kong for stays of 90 days, 180 days for UK nationals.

Panjiayuan Antique Market

Panjiayuan Antique Market  Beijing only takes place on Sundays and it is a must visit as you can get old communist memorabilia.

Drum Tower and Bell Tower of Beijing

Drum Tower and Bell Tower of Beijing was built in 1272 and is a must see site monument to visit whilst in Beijing.

Great Wall Of China

Great Wall Of China has many sections to it. However it has been said that the best place to view the wall and the surrounding landscape is located in Beijing so we went.

Tiananmen Square

Tiananmen Square located in Beijing mainland China. It is where the 1989 student demonstration for democracy took place at which hundreds of students were killed and many more injured.