can i use the 72 visa free option if i fly into hong kong?

Question

I guess my question is whether Hong Kong is considered outside China. I'd like to visit Guilin for 3 days prior my flight to the US from Hong Kong.

CDKING · Answer

Hong Kong is considered outside china but you cannot fly Hong Kong - Mainland china - Hong Kong since you are returning to the same country/SAR that you entered mainland china from.

Ty · Answer

I am actually entering China via Bangkok.

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Can I use the 72 visa free option if I fly in and to Hong Kong?