Guangzhou to launch 72-hour visa-free stays

City to follow Beijing and Shanghai in introducing convenient policy

Guangzhou is to allow transit passengers 72-hour stays from August, the third Chinese city to introduce the visa-free policy.

Travelers from 45 countries, who intend to visit a third country and who hold air tickets, will be able to stay in the Guangdong provincial capital for three days without a visa and will be allowed to visit anywhere in the province during their trips.