For citizens of the Russian Federation, visa-free transit is allowed through Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Hangzhou, Xi'an, Chongqing, Kunming, Shenyang, Guilin, Dalian for 72 hours.

In the cities of Guangzhou, Beijing, Shanghai, Hangzhou, Xi'an, Chongqing the countdown of visa-free 72 hours now starts from 00:01 the day following the day of arrival. In other cities, the time is considered from the moment of arrival. Registration takes place at the airport arrival zone.

See also page Need a Chinese visa for transit flight from Russia to Thailand via Beijing.