I'm flying Sydney - Hong Kong, staying for a few days, then Hong Kong to Chengdu for less than three days. After Chengdu I have a flight back to HK and then onto Sydney again. Would this count?

No. Hong Kong-China-Hong Kong obviously isn't a transit, and therefore transit without visa does not apply.

Even if I don't leave HK airport? I'm flying back to HK to go straight back to Sydney

It doesn't matter. Chinese immigration will only see your trip as HKG-CTU-HKG.

Would this work for 72 hour entry?

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Question: Asked by Andy from Australia | Feb. 27, 2018 05:19

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Would this work for 72 hour entry?

I'm flying Sydney - Hong Kong, staying for a few days, then Hong Kong to Chengdu for less than three days. After Chengdu I have a flight back to HK and then onto Sydney again. Would this count?

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Answers (3): Answered by Rob | Feb. 27, 2018 07:26

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No. Hong Kong-China-Hong Kong obviously isn't a transit, and therefore transit without visa does not apply.

00Reply; Answered by Andy from Australia | Feb. 27, 2018 20:12

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Even if I don't leave HK airport? I'm flying back to HK to go straight back to Sydney

00Reply; Answered by John Doe | Feb. 27, 2018 21:40

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It doesn't matter. Chinese immigration will only see your trip as HKG-CTU-HKG.

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