We fly into Beijing. On 24th stay 48 hrs transfer port Tianjin cruise to Japan

If you fly out to UK or the third country, you can use the 144 hours visa free policy.

Thanks for advice , china visa are a nightmare, no-one wants to help royal Caribbean say don't give advice Travel agent don't give advice only direct you to visa sites at a cost of £270 each , Chinese vista centers in London Manchester don't answer the phone absolutely a nightmare and I am really grateful that I came across this site because at least someone gives a reply. Many thanks
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