Great news if you're from **France, Germany, Malaysia, Singapore, or Thailand** — China just dropped the visa requirement for your country. No paperwork, no embassy visit. Just book your flight and show up. For **US, UK, Canada, and Australia passport holders**: sorry, nothing's changed. You still need a visa. Apply at least 4 weeks before your trip — and don't wait until the last minute. I've seen too many people panic-booking appointments. But here's a trick most people don't know: the **144-hour transit policy** covers 54 countries. If you're flying from London to Sydney via Beijing, you can stop over for 6 days visa-free. I've had clients add a whole side trip this way — they'd never have considered it otherwise. Full visa guide: [wanderpeng.com/blog/china-visa-guide-2026](https://wanderpeng.com/blog/china-visa-guide-2026)