144-Hour Visa-Free Transit in China: The Complete 2026 Guide
144-Hour Visa-Free Transit in China: The Complete 2026 Guide Hey, Joran Here 👋 Look, I’ll be honest with you—I almost ruined my first China trip because I didn’t understand this stupid 144-hour rule. I was flying from LA to Tokyo, saw a cheap layover in Shanghai, thought “why not?” without reading the fine print. Long story short: I ended up spending 6 hours at the immigration counter arguing my case while my connecting flight took off without me. ...