I'm flying Air China from Bangkok to Los Angeles with a 7 hour layover in Beijing before my connecting flight. I'm transiting without a Chinese Visa. Can I use the 72 hour free transit or will I be able to roam the airport freely. When transiting, some countries put you in a room with no access to any of the airport shops, restaurants etc. You are escorted to your connecting flight once boarding starts. Does Beijing handle their transit without a visa in that manner?

Nope, you can wander at the airport freely. You can even get out of the airport for a visit if you like. That's what 72 hours free transit means.

Holding a US passport and transiting Beijing with a 7 hours layover before my connection.

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Question: Asked by Linda from USA | Feb. 22, 2014 21:51

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Holding a US passport and transiting Beijing with a 7 hours layover before my connection.

I'm flying Air China from Bangkok to Los Angeles with a 7 hour layover in Beijing before my connecting flight. I'm transiting without a Chinese Visa. Can I use the 72 hour free transit or will I be able to roam the airport freely. When transiting, some countries put you in a room with no access to any of the airport shops, restaurants etc. You are escorted to your connecting flight once boarding starts. Does Beijing handle their "transit without a visa" in that manner?

Answers (1): Answered by Paul from United Kingdom | Feb. 24, 2014 03:05

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Nope, you can wander at the airport freely. You can even get out of the airport for a visit if you like. That's what 72 hours free transit means.

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