am i eligible for the 72 hour visa? also is it issued on arrival?

Question

I am from South Africa and will be visiting Hong Kong. Would like to visit the Great Wall and theTerracotta Warriors.

Alice · Answer

Hey Gatcke! I'm afriad you are not eligible for the72 hour free transit because you want to go to two cities (Beijing and Xi'an). You have to apply for a tourist L type beforehand by submitting your passport, a copy of the data page of your passport, an application form, a 48mm×33mm size photo affixed on the form, and itinerary and accommodation proofs.

Mervyn Gatcke · Answer

Am I correct in that if I just visit the Great Wall that I will then be eligible for the 72 free transit? Just to confirm I will be traveling from Hong Kong on a South African Passport - is this OK?

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Am I eligible for the 72 hour visa? Also is it issued on arrival?