You will probably need a China visa before travel
We did not find a short-stay visa-free or 240-hour transit match for Philippines with your trip details. Plan to apply for a China visa before travel.
What this means for your trip
- Typical tourist visa is category L; business is often M
- Prepare passport, photo, itinerary, and invitations if needed
- Apply several weeks before departure
- Some nationalities use visa centers or online pre-applications
- Confirm entry requirements with your airline before check-in
Notes for Philippines passport holders
- Philippine passports are not on the mainland 30-day visa-free list or the standard 240-hour transit list.
- Most Filipino travelers need an L (tourist) or other visa before flying to mainland China.
- Limited group-tour exemptions for specific regions (for example certain Hainan / designated-area programs) may exist outside the national lists — only rely on them with a registered operator and written confirmation.
- Hong Kong and Macau are separate immigration systems from mainland China; a Hong Kong visit does not automatically authorize mainland entry.
Route planning
Frequent flights from Manila and Cebu to Guangzhou, Xiamen, Shanghai, and Hong Kong (separate immigration from mainland).