Venue note: The precise RADCOR 2027 venue has not yet been selected. This page therefore gives general guidance for reaching Beijing. Venue-specific directions, recommended arrival stations and addresses in English and Chinese will be added after the venue is confirmed.
Travelling to Beijing by air
Beijing has two major airports with international and domestic services:
- Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), northeast of central Beijing. The Capital Airport Express connects Terminals 2 and 3 with Sanyuanqiao, Dongzhimen and Beixinqiao, where passengers can transfer to the Beijing Subway. See the official PEK Airport Express information.
- Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX), south of central Beijing. The Daxing Airport Express connects the airport with Caoqiao, where passengers can transfer to Subway Lines 10 and 19. See the official English PKX transport guide.
Airport buses and licensed taxis are also available at both airports. Flight schedules and ground-transport arrangements may change before June 2027, so participants should check the official airport information shortly before travel. We will identify the more convenient airport and provide detailed transfers after the conference venue is fixed.
Travelling to Beijing by high-speed train
High-speed rail is often convenient for participants arriving from another city in China. Beijing has several large railway stations; always use the exact station printed on the ticket.
- Beijing South (Beijingnan): commonly serves Tianjin and the Beijing–Shanghai corridor, including Shanghai, Nanjing and many services from Hangzhou and Qingdao.
- Beijing West (Beijingxi): commonly serves the Beijing–Guangzhou corridor, including Wuhan, Changsha, Guangzhou and Shenzhen, as well as many services from Xi'an.
- Beijing Chaoyang: commonly serves northeastern China, including Shenyang and Harbin.
- Beijing North (Beijingbei) and Qinghe: commonly serve Zhangjiakou, Datong, Hohhot and other destinations northwest of Beijing.
Schedules vary and some cities have trains to more than one Beijing station. Consult the official English guide to Beijing high-speed-rail stations.
Tickets can be purchased through the official China Railway 12306 English website or the Railway 12306 app. Foreign passengers can buy real-name tickets with a valid passport and should travel with the same original passport used for booking. The official 12306 English FAQ explains ticket purchase and accepted documents. Allow additional time at large stations for security and passport checks.
Practical digital services in China
Mobile payments are widely used in China, while international credit cards and cash may not be accepted in every situation. Participants are kindly advised to set up at least one mobile-payment service that supports international bank cards before travelling, while retaining a physical card and some RMB cash as backups.
Some international navigation and ride-hailing services may be unavailable or provide limited coverage in China. Installing locally supported applications before arrival is recommended. Common options include Alipay or Weixin Pay for payments, and Amap or Baidu Maps for navigation, taxis and ride-hailing.
Visa and entry information
Kind reminder: Entry requirements depend on nationality, passport type, purpose of travel and length of stay. As policies may change before June 2027, please check the current requirements with the Chinese embassy or consulate responsible for your place of residence before making non-refundable travel arrangements.
If you require a visa
Chinese regulations describe the F visa as the category for exchanges, visits, study tours and related non-commercial activities. This is commonly relevant to an academic conference visit. The responsible Chinese embassy, consulate or visa application centre makes the final decision on the correct visa category and required documents. The official Chinese entry-and-exit regulations in Chinese and English explain the visa categories and state that an F-visa application requires an invitation letter from the inviting party in China.
The Local Organising Committee will be very pleased to help prepare invitation letters. Please let us know exactly what information your visa application requires to appear on the letter. The detailed request procedure and responsible issuing institution will be announced after the registration arrangements have been confirmed.
Visa-free entry: current position for June 2027
The following summary was checked against official sources on 23 July 2026. It is guidance only and must be rechecked before travel.
- Unilateral 30-day visa-free policy: China currently permits ordinary-passport holders from a number of countries to enter visa-free for eligible short visits. The current policy for most of these countries is scheduled to expire on 31 December 2026, before RADCOR 2027. The Local Organising Committee will monitor the latest official status and update this page when arrangements for 2027 are announced. See the official MFA visa-free entry FAQ.
- Mutual visa-exemption agreements: some nationalities and passport types are covered separately by bilateral agreements. Conditions and permitted stays differ. Check the current official MFA list of mutual visa-exemption agreements and confirm that the agreement covers an ordinary passport and the intended conference visit.
- 240-hour visa-free transit: eligible nationals of 55 countries may use China's 240-hour transit policy at approved ports when travelling onward to a third country or region and meeting all route and documentation conditions. It is a transit arrangement, not a general substitute for a visa for a return trip to Beijing. See the official National Immigration Administration announcement and country list.
The Local Organising Committee will continue to monitor the official 2027 visa policy and update this page.
