Travel Advisory

Latest updates from mainland China, Hong Kong & Taiwan - March 2023

Travel advisory regarding travel to mainland China, Hong Kong & Taiwan

If you have any questions or need travel advice for international or domestic travel to mainland China, Hong Kong or Taiwan, please get in touch.

International Travel to Mainland China

From March 15th, 2023: China is officially issuing all types of visas again!

Are mainland China's borders open to international travelers?

China’s borders are officially open to international leisure (tourist visa) travelers!

From March 15th, 2023:

Chinese embassies will start issuing all types of visas again (including tourist visas)
Visas issued before March 28, 2020 that are still valid (the visa expiration date has not passed) will again be admitted for entry into China (again, including tourist visas)
Visa-free transit has resumed
Tibet travel permits will resume
Port visas will resume at: Beijing, Chengdu, Chongqing, Dalian, Fuzhou, Guangzhou, Guilin, Haikou, Hangzhou, Heihe, Jinan, Kunming, Machuria, Nanjing, Qingdao, Sanya, Shanghai, Shenyang, Shenzhen, Suifenhe, Tianjin, Wuhan, Xiamen, Xi’an, Weihai, Yantai, and Zhuhai. *Please note port visas are not available to passport holders from the USA and France
Hainan visa-free entry will resume
Visa-free entry for cruise ships in Shanghai will resume
Visa-free travel for Hong Kong travel groups traveling between Hong Kong, Macau and Guangdong will resume
Visa-free entry for ASEAN tour groups to Guilin, Guangxi will resume

Travelers may still be required to provide a negative nucleic acid COVID-19 test within 48-hours of departure.

Masks may be required on international and domestic flights to/in China.

We’d like to add that it’s always best to check with your local Chinese consulate/embassy and airlines(s) for the latest travel requirements.

Should I start planning a trip?

Yes! China’s borders are open, tourist visas are back, and we have new journeys and experiences to offer. Get in touch now to start planning your next China trip!

What do I need to enter China from abroad?

Unless you are entering under a visa-free scheme, you will need a valid visa to enter China.
Depending on your country of origin, you many need a negative Covid-19 test and/or proof of vaccination. Right now, this requirement is country-specific, so you should check with your local Chinese consulate or embassy to confirm what is required based on your location.
All international arrivals are required to have a completed health declaration form prior to arrival. *Please note, this form works best when filled out on a phone.

International Travel to Taiwan

Taiwan is fully open for travel!

Pre-departure testing: Not required.

Pre-departure vaccination requirement: Not required.

Arrival testing: All arrivals over the age of 2 will be given a self-test kit to be taken on day of arrival. Only positive test results should be reported.

Quarantine: As of October 13th, 2022, there is no mandatory quarantine or restriction on travel for international arrivals into Taiwan.

More Information on the Taiwan CDC Website

International Travel to Hong Kong

No quarantine for international arrivals to Hong Kong!

Pre-departure testing: Negative Rapid Antigen Test required within 24-hours of departure (self-administered tests are accepted).

Pre-departure vaccination requirement: Full vaccination is required for all non-Hong Kong resident international arrivals over the age of 12. More information on exact vaccination requirements can be found here.

Arrival testing: International arrivals are required to take a PCR-test at the airport (more details here) (day 0). At-home tests are required daily until day 5.

Quarantine: As of December 14th, 2022, there is no mandatory quarantine or restriction on travel for international arrivals into Hong Kong.

Read all the Details on the Hong Kong Government Website

Domestic Travel in Mainland China

Travelers already in China are able to travel domestically with little to no restrictions.

Restrictions and regulations are rapidly changing as the country moves toward a relaxation of zero-Covid policies. Covid tests and green codes are no longer required for most travel. Masks are occasionally required on transportation and in other close-quarter indoor-areas, so we encourage you to have on on-hand at all times.

We are updating this page regularly, but if you have any specific questions, please feel free to contact us directly for more information.

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Safety Procedures

The safety and comfort of our guests, guides, and drivers is always our number one priority.

Your safety is our top priority. As such, we have a full safety management procedure for all of our trips, ensuring that every step of your trip has been carefully analyzed and thought through to guarantee the highest level of safety at all times.

WildChina guides, drivers, and staff

Additional training
Every staff member at WildChina has received additional training on identifying risk factors and symptoms linked to COVID-19.
Face masks and hand sanitizer
All of our staff have face masks on-hand at all times for places that require them. Additionally, ff you would feel more comfortable having your guide wear a face mask for the entirety of your journey, please just let us know, and we will be happy to arrange accordingly.

Hotels

WildChina audits
Beyond the government requirements, we also personally audit all boutique hotels that we work with to ensure our standards are met and that we, and you, know exactly what to expect.

WildChina guests

Face masks
Different sites and regions of China currently have different health and safety requirements. Some areas require that you wear a face mask and some don’t. We encourage all of our guests to have a face mask on-hand for times when it is required. We encourage you to also bring hand sanitizer, plus, we’ll be sure to add additional bathroom stops so that you can wash your hands regularly.
If you feel unwell, let us know
If you feel unwell at any point during your journey, please let us know. We’ll quickly escort you to a local hospital so that you can receive the appropriate care and treatment.
Flexibility and patience
If you need to change your itinerary during your trip, for health reasons or otherwise, your guide and our travel designers will work with you in real time to make the necessary adjustments.

Other China Travel Advisory Resources

General China Travel Advisory Resources

Contact Us

If you are considering traveling to China in the near future and would like further travel advice, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

For general inquiries regarding our China travel advisory, please email our team at info@wildchina.com. Alternatively, you can call us on the following numbers:

USA (GMT -7): +1 888 902 8808 (Toll Free)

For media inquiries, please send a message to media@wildchina.com

If you use WeChat, you can find us @WildChina_Journeys .

We have travel designers on-call 24/7 to help answer your questions.