Great Wall Hiking - BLOG #Covid updatesGreat Wall Hiking - BLOG #Covid updateshttps://www.greatwallhiking.com/blogs/tag/covid-updatesSun, 12 Apr 2026 04:02:17 -0700http://zoho.com/sites/<![CDATA[China will end covid restrictions for international travelers starting on January 8, 2023]]>https://www.greatwallhiking.com/blogs/post/china-will-end-covid-restrictions-for-international-travelers-starting-on-january-8-2023It's expected that the tourism visa will be resumed in March at the latest.]]>

China has finally decided to reomve travel restrictions for international arrivals after a long-term covid-zero policy in the past 3 years, its top health authority announced Monday.


The specific policies are as following:
Incoming travelers will be required to show only a negative PCR test within 48 hours before boarding;
No health code required when boarding the plane;
No mandatory centralized quarantine/isolation for international arrivals;

Measures to control international flights will be lifted;

China will further optimize arrangements for foreigners returning to China for work resumption, business, study, family visits, and reunions, and provide visa facilities accordingly.


Though there's no indication when the tourism visa wil be resumed, it's expected that the visa policy will be released in March at the latest. 

We look forward to seeing more international travelers on the Great Wall of China this summer!


]]>Tue, 27 Dec 2022 12:01:01 +0800<![CDATA[China eases Covid restrictions and cross-border travel is expected soon]]>https://www.greatwallhiking.com/blogs/post/ease-covid-travel-restrictionsChina eases Covid restrictions and cross-border travel is expected soon]]>

In a significant easing of Covid controls, the Chinese government said Wednesday that people will no longer need to show negative virus tests or health codes in order to travel between different parts of the country. There will be no regular massive PCR tests in communities, no lockdowns, no quarantines. 


Major cities, like Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou had lift the requirement of showing health codes when taking public transports. Beijing also stopped the pop-up window on health codes for those coming back from other provinces. It’s expected that other cities will follow up soon this week.


The state council released holiday schedule in 2023 yesterday. Searching volume for flights and trains rocketed by 300-900% on major OTAs like Trip.com/Fliggy/Tongcheng. The coming new year holiday will witness a strong rebound in travel.


Unverified sources indicate that China will lift international travel restrictions by the congress meeting in March 2023, or even earlier. Overseas travelers coming into China will be completely free by May day holiday in 2023.



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