Entry scenario
An Australian ordinary passport holder planning a 12-day Chengdu trip can usually start from the 30-day visa-free path, while still checking the exact passport and purpose before travel.
Scenario input
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Result card
Use this as a decision filter, then let the official source make the final call before booking or traveling.
Direct answer
For an eligible Australian ordinary passport and listed short-term purpose, a 12-day Chengdu trip fits the current 30-day visa-free rule. Verify again before booking.
Primary path: Confirm passport eligibility and purpose, then protect the long-haul arrival with data, payment, hotel address, and the first transfer.
Boundary
Visa-free entry does not solve tired-arrival logistics; Chengdu airport transfer and payment setup still need rehearsal.
Open source: Visa-free entry FAQNext steps
Once the entry path is clear, the next risk is usually data, payment, airport transfer, tickets, or the first night.
Next move
Read enough to make the decision smaller, then open the checklist, search a specific question, choose a setup tool, or share the page with the person planning with you.
Use the checklist when the question has shifted from research to preparation.
Search by the actual problem: Alipay, eSIM, transit visa, first transfer, vegetarian food, or a city name.
Open recommendations when the task is clear enough for a short list to be useful.