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[quote=GUESTCHRIS,576771]According to this website, it seems that the Direct Transit exemption applies with a multi-city stopover:

" (Exemption #) 2. For Direct Transit
No visa is required for foreigners who hold tickets to the final destination and have booked seats on international airlines, ships, trains transiting directly through China, and will stay for less than 24 hours and do not leave the specified transit area. Foreigners are able to apply for a Temporary Entry Permit to leave the port for city sightseeing or going to a dock or a railway station. Those who transfer in two cities of China within 24 hours are also available to enjoy this policy. For instance, if one’s trip is Los Angeles – Beijing – Kunming – Chiengmai and the time in China is less than 24 hours, the passenger can enjoy the direct transit."

That sounds good, however, I just read an article in the NZ Herald (that I can no longer find) that said a couple of travelers got stuck in China because their stopover included two Chinese cities and they didn't have a visa.  I'm in the same boat, and cannot figure out if I need a visa or not.  I just sent an email to the Chinese embassy in the US.  I'm also going to email my airline (China Southern Airlines). Kind of doubt I'll hear back from either, but I'll update this post if I do.[/quote]

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