{
  "response": {
    "Key": "HKG-CN",
    "orig": {
      "code": "HKG",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Hong Kong",
      "fullCity": "Hong Kong, Hong Kong",
      "airport": "Hong Kong Intl Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "CN",
      "type": "country",
      "country": "China"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which cities in China can I fly to from Hong Kong?",
        "answer": "From Hong Kong you can fly non-stop to most major Chinese cities including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu and Kunming. Hong Kong acts as a gateway, offering frequent flights to key business and tourism hubs, with onward high-speed train connections from cities like Guangzhou and Shenzhen."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from Hong Kong to China?",
        "answer": "From Hong Kong to mainland China, non-stop flights to Beijing are about 3 hours and to Shanghai roughly 2½ hours. One-stop journeys to cities like Chengdu or Kunming typically take 5 to 7 hours, and flight durations are similar in both directions."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from Hong Kong to China?",
        "answer": "Yes, there are many non‑stop flights from Hong Kong to mainland China. Major routes include Hong Kong to Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu and Shenzhen, operated by airlines such as Cathay Pacific, China Southern, Air China and various Chinese carriers. Flight times are typically about 2 to 3 hours depending on the city."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from Hong Kong to China?",
        "answer": "From Hong Kong to China major airlines include Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong Airlines, China Southern, China Eastern, Air China and others."
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "What are the most popular cities to visit in China?",
        "answer": "For China, top cities include Beijing for the Great Wall and Forbidden City, Shanghai for modern skyline and culture, Xi'an for Terracotta Warriors, Guilin for karst landscapes and Chengdu for pandas and cuisine."
      },
      "q7": {
        "question": "Do I need a visa to travel from Hong Kong to China?",
        "answer": "As a U.S. citizen, you do need a visa to travel from Hong Kong to mainland China for tourism, and you must obtain it before your trip. There is no electronic travel authorization for China; you must apply for a tourist visa at a Chinese embassy or consulate. Rules can change, so always verify current requirements before you travel."
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "Which airports in China are best to fly into from Hong Kong?",
        "answer": "Hong Kong to mainland China is a short-haul route, so long-haul options are not relevant. The best airports depend on your destination: Shenzhen Bao'an and Guangzhou Baiyun are closest, with high-speed train connections from Hong Kong to many cities. Beijing Capital and Shanghai Pudong are major hubs for onward domestic flights if you're heading north or east. For resorts, Sanya Phoenix on Hainan Island is ideal. Since Hong Kong is part of China, U.S. citizens need a Chinese visa in advance, or can use the 144-hour transit policy if continuing to a third country."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "When is the best time of year to visit China?",
        "answer": "For China, April to May and September to October offer comfortable weather and fewer crowds than the hot, rainy summer, especially in Beijing, Shanghai and Xi'an."
      }
    }
  }
}