Budget China Stopover: Free Visa, Tour, and Hotel on the Way Home from Japan

Budget China Stopover: Free Visa, Tour, and Hotel on the Way Home from Japan



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A Budget-Friendly China Stopover on Your Way Back From Japan

Just flew back from Japan with a stopover in Beijing on Air China and had a pretty great experience, so I wanted to share some details!

The Journey: Osaka - Beijing - Hanoi

  • Legs: Osaka-Beijing-Hanoi (around 7 hours total flight time)
  • Baggage Allowance: 46kg checked (no need to retrieve luggage in Beijing during the transit)
  • Airfare: 3 million VND
  • Layover: 21 hours. I intentionally chose a long layover to explore Beijing overnight.
  • Food: The meals on both flights were surprisingly good. I think it was chicken or shrimp with rice. The Beijing-Hanoi leg was almost empty; I had a whole row to myself for sleeping!

Visa-Free Transit: Easy Peasy!

I applied for the 24-hour visa-free transit at the immigration counter, and it was completely free. They didn't ask many questions, just wondered why I travel to Japan so often and asked how to pronounce my (Nguyen) last name correctly (?????). Then they stamped my passport and let me through.

Free Tour & Accommodation

My flight landed around 11 AM, which was perfect for taking advantage of a free tour offered by Trip (tour at 1:30 PM, see photos below).

The hotel was also free! I booked it through Air China because my layover was over 8 hours and overnight. The hotel was very nice, spacious, and conveniently located near the airport with a free shuttle service.

Cost-Effective Exploration

Since the tour and hotel were free, I only spent money on food and drinks during my one-day stopover. I used Alipay, added my bank card, and used it for payments while I was there.

If you want to join a free tour through Trip, remember to book your flights accordingly to ensure you have enough time.

Lastly, a photo from Japan to keep things relevant :))

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