UNESCO World Heritage site Gulangyu is a popular tourist destination in the coastal city of Xiamen in East China's Fujian province. [Photo/VCG]

The Xiamen 144-Hour Visa-Free Transit Tourist Card was officially launched on Nov 1, according to the local culture and tourism bureau.

Foreigners arriving in Xiamen for entry into China in accordance with the 144-hour visa-free transit policy can apply for the card, which is valid for 144 hours after being activated. The card allows foreigners to receive discounts offered by 50 designated commercial tenants and enjoy free tickets for 17 scenic areas and for buses, BRT, subways, and ferries in Xiamen.

Xiamen has seen an increase in the number of travelers from 33 countries and regions since it began offering 144-hour visa-free transit early this year. The 53 countries eligible for visa-free transit include the United States, Russia, Austria, Germany, Singapore, and South Korea.

Where to apply:

1. T3 terminal of the Xiamen Tourist Service Center

Address: 1st floor, domestic arrival exit, terminal 3, Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport

2. Cruise terminal of the Xiamen Tourist Service Center

Address: 2nd floor, inquiry office of the Xiamen International Cruise Terminal