Hi -

My name is Ellie. I am an American citizen and hold a US passport. I am currently living and working in South Korea. I was planning to go to China during the May Korean holidays to see the Great Wall - as that is the only time I can get vacation from my job. This leaves 5 months on my ARC card which expires Sept. 19 2011. My questions are:
1. Why can't I go to China unless I have an ARC valid for 6 months?
2. Will I be eligible to go with my US passport on Sept. 20, 2011 as a US tourist (Once I no longer use and ARC card)?
3. What other alternatives are there for me or anyone who wants to travel to China as a tourist for 5 - 10 days?

Any information would be appreciated~!