Tips for Your 72 Hours Visa Free Beijing Transit

To facilitate foreign visitor's short stay for sightseeing in Beijing, China has published a policy that 72 hours visa free stay in Beijing is permitted from Jan 1, 2013. This policy allows transit passengers with passport of designed 45 countries to stay for up to 72 hours without visa. Here we list some tips for your attention during your visa free Beijing tour.
Tip 1: 72 Hours Visa Free Stay Policy Only Applies to Beijing Capital Airport
Passport holders from designed 45 counties and regions will be granted a visa free stay up to 72 hours when taking an international transfer via Beijing Capital Airport. Travelers who come to Beijing by train or any other vehicles can not enjoy this policy.
Visitors from other countries should have to obtain a visa before entering Beijing. Tourists can apply for the visa in the Consulate of P. R. China in your country or obtain the visa through a travel agency. Usually, the application can be completed within 24 hours.
Tip 2: Foreign Embassies and Consulates in Beijing
During your 72 hours visa free transit in Beijing, tourists can find their embassies for help when you encounter problems on visa, passport or some other emergencies. There are about 140 countries and regions having their embassies set in Beijing. The embassies are mainly distributed at the Sanlilun Area and Jianguomen Area to the east of the city center.
Tip 3: Foreign Exchange
Great Britain Pound, Euro, U.S. Dollar, Swiss Franc, Singapore Dollar, Swedish Crown, Danish Crown, Norwegian Crown, Japanese Yen, Canadian Dollar, Australian Dollar, Philippine Peso, Thai Baht are all exchangeable.

Foreign currency and checks with the face value of Eurodollar and Spanish Peseta are also exchangeable at the Bank of China, other authorized banks offer foreign exchange service. And some hotels, restaurants and shops will also accept foreign exchange business in order to provide convenience for foreign tourists.
Tip 4: Credit Card
Today, it is very convenient for tourists to use credit cards in star hotels and the large emporiums of Beijing. At present main credit cards accepted in China, are Master card, Visa, American Express, JCB and Diners.
Tip 5: Passengers Can Not Leave Beijing
72 hours visa free transit foreign visitors are not allowed to leave Beijing for any other Chinese cities during the 72 hours. They can only depart from Beijing airports.
If you have any problems, welcome your consult before enjoy visa free Beijing tour.