The largest country in East Asia and most populous country in the world having Beijing as its capital city.
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How difficult is it to get a chinese “L” visa when traveling alone
I am a Filipino passport holder working in Singapore. I am planning to go to Beijing this August, and I'd just like to know how difficult it is to get a Chinese tourist visa if you are traveling alone ...
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Huashan Cliffside Path: Accessible for tourists?
Today I saw some very nice pictures of the Huashan Cliffside Path in China:
Now I'm asking myself if this path is accessible for tourists? This means, if I have mountaineering experience can I walk ...
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Are there prepaid mobile data plans in China?
When I was in the US I got a 3G data plan for the iPad which was only 25$ for 2 Gb which lasts a month.
I was wondering if there are any similar offerings in China or if its better to wait to get ...
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Downloadable maps of China
Have met travellers cycling in Tajikistan, and they're hoping they can download maps of China - either road or cycle tracks (or both). They've searched high and low, and haven't found decent ...
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Best way for U.S. citizen to obtain China visa while in Europe?
For a U.S. citizen who is travelling in Europe and wants to fly from Europe to China, what is the recommended way to obtain a Chinese visa?
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What time of year is best for taking the Trans-Siberian Express?
I'm interested in taking a train journey from Moscow to Beijing via Mongolia.
Is there a recommended time of year for this Trans-Siberian trip?
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Transit visa in Chinese airports?
I'm hoping to get a flight which requires me to be in China for 28 hours before the connecting flight out. I'm happy to sit in transit if I have to. However, I've read one site that said 12 hours is ...
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Is it possible to get a permit to travel to Tibet (Lhasa) from Beijing by train, without a tour guide?
I am confused about how I go about getting a permit for two people (a British and a Swedish national) to visit Lhasa, intending to travel there by train. Is it possible to get a permit without having ...
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China visa issue
I flew from China to Taiwan a while back. I have an extend-able visa to Taiwan. Upon arrive in Guangzhou, I was informed I needed a Chinese visa to visit to Taiwan (which if you are up-to-date with ...
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How to pay Chinese customs duties? [duplicate]
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Bringing items into China for a friend - what to expect at customs?
Based on the answers to Bringing items into China for a friend - what to expect at customs?, it looks ...
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Overland route from the Caucasus to Mongolia without entering Russia?
I plan to base myself in the Replubic of Georgia for a while and I'm thinking of a trip from there to Mongolia but I have some restrictions:
No flying (overland is more of an adventure)
I can't ...
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How's the weather for hiking in lower Tibet in May?
I am considering doing a hike with a guide in Tibet from Gandan Monastery to Samye Monastery in May.
From what I've heard the temperatures during the night should be between -5C and 10C which is ...
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Getting a Chinese tourist visa with an expired UK criminal conviction
A group of us are travelling to China this year. One of the members of our group was convicted five years ago for possession of Ecstasy; as it has been five years, the conviction is now spent / ...
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Looking for tips on how to do the Trans-Siberian on the cheap London to Beijing
Wanting to do this journey in November and looking for any tips that can help from people who have done it. I am not in a rush. Also can the Mongolian and China visa be got on the train at the border? ...
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Should I bring sufficient anti-mosquito lotion to China?
We're going to travel around China, visiting mainly major cities.
We'll be taking a river cruise in the south and probably visit some rice fields, so I expect we do need some protection.
We ...
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Using Australian mobile in China
Will I be able to use an Australian mobile phone (3 Network) in China? I know that I can do international roaming but I am unsure about any frequency differences.
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What is the best way to obtain visas for the Trans-Siberian/Trans-Mongolian Railway?
I'm planning on taking the trans-Siberian / trans-Mongolian from Moscow to Beijing via Ulaan Bataar next year and I'd like some advice on how best to organise the visa situation.
I'm a British ...
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Airport transfer in Sanya
I am flying into SYX airport and staying at a nearby beach hotel. What would you recommend is the best way in getting to the hotel? Are cabs reliable there or do I need to arrange for some sort of ...
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Vaccinations for Beijing
I'm travelling to Beijing on the 3rd of september.
Although China does not require any mandatory vaccinations to visit, It is recommended that I recieve a Hepatitis A vaccination.
I have less than 2 ...
