The largest country in East Asia and most populous country in the world having Beijing as its capital city.
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Do you need to submit an itinerary to get a Chinese visa? And do you have to stick to it?
There are certain countries which in order to be granted a visa you must submit your intended itinerary. My friend tells me that he thinks China is one of those countries.
What do independent ...
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When transiting Beijing (PEK), citizens of which countries need visas?
According to Wikipedia it seems that anyone can make the transit without a visa, but I'm not convinced. Where can I get some more official information on this?
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Chinese etiquette: Most common mistakes
My question is inspired by this one: Japanese etiquette: Most common (and offensive) mistakes? Which made me think about my upcoming trip to China.
As a Dutch citizen, I have experienced a lot that ...
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How should I start to plan a journey from Moscow to Beijing by train?
I have a ton of questions, but I don't even know where to start. To those of you who have done the journey, what is a good starting point for planning?
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The using of VPN on iPhone in China
I will be travelling to China this April (more specifically, I will be going to Chengdu).
As I would need to keep myself updated all the time, and I would need to access facebook and other websites ...
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Should I avoid Shanghai because of N7H9?
I am currently in Beijing and will be catching a train to Shanghai in about 12 hours.
Here in Beijing the news about the N7H9 deaths are everywhere and some people advice me to try to avoid Shanghai ...
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Can I use Chinese Yuans (RMB) in Hong Kong? [duplicate]
I just decided to change my plans and I am leaving China to Hong Kong in the next few hours. I still have some Chinese Yuans in my wallet, will those be accepted in Hong Kong or I have to change them ...
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Are there issues with street photography in China when using a professional camera?
Will I face to legal troubles when taking documentary photos of people in the streets in China?
Maybe a photographer has to take photos without getting a permission of people to get better ...
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Where can I find the official Shenzen Special Economic Zone Tourism Visa details?
When visiting the Chinese city of Shenzen from Hong Kong it is possible to travel on a special Visa called a 'Shenzen Special Economic Zone Tourism Visa'.
The concept is simple. You can quickly get a ...
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Flag raising ceremony in Beijing
On a daily basis, there is a flag raising ceremony on the Tiananmen Square in Beijing after sunrise. I am considering to go there in May, which means that the ceremony would start at around 5AM.
The ...
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Do I need another Z-visa to re-enter China if I have a residence permit?
I have been in China for a year and entered it with a z-visa. My residence permit has been extended for one year again but I am returning home for a vacation.
When i return to China, do i need to ...
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What to expect at Chinese customs when bringing in items for friends who live there?
I am taking a trip to Shanghai next week to see some friends. They have requested that I bring a few items with me to give to them that are difficult (or expensive) for them to obtain where they ...
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Is it possible for a foreigner to drive through (mainland) China in a foreign-registered car?
Is it possible to drive through mainland China, for example for transit from Kazakhstan to Vietnam, as a non-Chinese citizen, in an own car/van/truck?
This is about an European Union citizen, trying ...
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Are there companies in China that offer personal tour guide services?
I will be traveling to China by myself and interested in hiring a person to be a personal tour guide for multiple days ...possibly as long as a month. This will be my first trip to China and my grasp ...
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Do I have to visit the Chinese consulate in person to get my visa?
I'm planning a trip to Shanghai to visit some friends in about 5 months. I understand that I will need to get a visa issued so that I can travel to China.
This will be the first time I've applied ...
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How can I get a great view from Shanghai?
I'm going to visit Shanghai next month and I know there are several huge skyscrapers.
Now I'm wondering from which tower, that's accessible to the main public, can I get the best view at an ...
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How should I prepare for a visit to the rice terraces?
When we're in Guilin (China) we can take an excursion to the rice terraces
Now I have no idea what its like to visit them. Should I expect to get wet feet or pants and make sure I bring a towel ...
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What can I expect when bringing in my netbook to China?
I am considering bringing a netbook on my trip to China, arriving via Beijing International Airport. I am mostly concerned about what will happen at the border.
Do I have to show it at the border, ...
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Can I read my GMail while traveling in China?
I read in some places that Gmail.com is sometimes blocked. Is there a workaround so that I can access my email while I am in China?
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Which is an affordable internet GSM provider plan for Hong Kong & China? [duplicate]
I'm traveling to Hong Kong and China. I want to know which is a cheap internet GSM provider I can go with.
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How should I prepare for a trip to China?
I'll be traveling to China for business in April and I am thinking of ways to prepare. I am looking for advice on how to prepare with regard to:
Travel documents
Money
Phone/data service
Medical ...
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How to get a Taiwanese visa?
I am a Pakistani national, have a company in China and my visa is Z category (Chinese Work Visa). I want to travel to Taiwan for a business trip. How I can get the visa?
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What is the safest way to travel from Hunza (North Pakistan) to Kashgar (West China)?
What is the safest way to go from Hunza (North Pakistan) to Kashgar (West China) ? Travelling mainly by bus and local transportation wherever possible.
I would prefer to avoid dangerous zones if ...
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Is my Chinese visa reusable?
I am a US citizen and have a Chinese visa that expires later this year, but I am looking to go to China again this summer. I originally got this L visa for my trip this winter (which was fantastic). ...
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Taiwanese traveling to Xiamen, China - do I need to get a visa or Tai Bao Zheng before I go?
Me: US passport and Taiwan passport
Trip: Going to Taiwan for a few weeks but also planning on going to Xiamen from Taiwan for a few days.
Problem: So far, it seems like it is more annoying to use ...
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Trans-Siberian Express: Stopping along the way?
I'm planning a trip on the Trans-Siberian Express. I've already received excellent advice on a related post, but I've got a couple more questions.
My plan is to head from Moscow to Beijing. It's six ...
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Is it pretty easy for an American to get a Chinese visa in Hong Kong?
I know standing in line to get a visa is never fun, but was wondering if any Americans had experience getting a standard tourist "L" visa in Hong Kong.
I'm leaving on a RTW trip in less than two ...
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What is a good visa agent for obtaining a Chinese visa from the NY consulate?
As a followup to an earlier question: I'm planning to travel to China shortly, and I'm looking into visa agents - those companies that will accept your passport and application documents by FedEx or ...
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Want to carry a psoriasis cream with me on plane to China — reasonable?
Here's the deal.
My wife is Chinese and her brother (college age) lives in China.
I have some cream my grandpa gave me for broken out skin (says IC Triamcinolone 0.5% cream on it). It's worked ...
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Warm weather options in SE Asia (near Shanghai) in the winter
My wife and I have about 12 days of vacation before she starts a short internship in Shanghai in January.
We are both Americans and don't speak Chinese and this will be our first time in China. ...
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Does this monument depict Koxinga?
The large horse rider monument located in Quanzhou, China here: Google Maps
Is this monument depicting Koxinga or someone else?
Can't find wiki articles or something in English.
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What part of Great Wall of China is easier to visit, starting from Peking?
I'm interested in visiting the Great Wall of China, but don't want to face many tourists during my trip.
Are there such parts of it?
Are visitors allowed to walk on it?
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Is it possible or recommended to exchange US currency for Chinese currency outside China?
I'll be traveling to China soon, specifically to Wuhan, and I remember reading somewhere (I don't remember where, unfortunately) that it's only possible to exchange USD for RMB in China itself - is ...
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Japan tourist visa without ticket for expat in Shanghai, China
I'll be in Shanghai under a business visa for 5 months. During the third month, I would want to travel to Hokkaido, Japan for one week break. I'm a Malaysian and I'll need to obtain a short-term ...
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Single travelling in Sep-Oct - which destination: China, Russia, Barcelona + Portugal, or Cuba?
I'm Israeli. I get 3 weeks vacation from work during Sep-Oct 12.
I want to travel overseas (for now alone). I thought to use the relatively long vacation to get further away than nearby Europe. Does ...
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where can I send free sms to hong kong [closed]
I know it's not a typical travel question
but I visit Hong Kong and want to send sms to people i meet there.
My provider charges almost 1 usd for each sms.
Used to use icq long time ago, but ...
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Is it possible to apply for a Chinese visa while travelling outside your home country?
For some countries you can only apply for a visa in your home country (Russia is such a country)
Is China also such a country? I was thinking of applying for a visa in the Republic of Georgia or ...
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Visiting giant panda sanctuary Chengdu from Guangzhou
I want to visit the panda sanctuary in Chengdu. I will be staying in Guangzhou and noticed that its a bit of a trip. What is the best way to get there? Is there a tour with direct bus? Or is there ...
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Getting to Guangzhou from Melbourne
I am taking a business trip to Guangzhou from Melbourne is a few months. I have noticed that there are no direct flights (correct me if I am wrong). Looks like I have to transfer in Hong Kong. ...
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The Great Wall of China: Where should I start a visit?
The Great Wall of China is more than 6000 kilometers long. So if I want to see that wall, where should I start my visit? What are typical places to see the wall?
I'm interested in places that offer a ...
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Are there any special considerations on a business trip to Shanghai?
For a German on a trip to Shanghai, are there some surprising business rules which could lead to some kind of embarrassing situation? Is there something which would be considered especially rude by a ...
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Visiting both Taiwan and China having one passport
Can I expect to encounter any problem when visiting the Republic of China (Taiwan) after visiting the People's Republic of China or vice versa?
I mean, some countries have political clashes with each ...
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3G internet / data package in China
I'm going to do a backpacking trip to China.
I have a smartphone.
What is the most economic way to buy a data package?
I don't need a sim for calls at all, data only.
I have got a 'simless' but it ...
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Google maps in China
Using smartphone in China's cities,
how can I navigate by foot?
Does anyone has a creative idea if I don't read or write chinese?
Any recommended foot-navigation to China main cities?
(offline maps ...
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What's the cheapest way to call China from the US with an AT&T cell phone?
My girlfriend got a new job that requires frequent travel to Shanghai, China. She has a Chinese phone and sometimes has Internet access. Aside from Skype/Internet communications, what's the cheapest ...
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Organised backpacking in China (14-Sep till 8-Oct 2012)
Wandering the net, I have found this site:
http://thedragontrip.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Detailed%20Itinerary%20-%20HK%20to%20HK%2025%20days.pdf
This fits all my needs:
comprehensive
young
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How can I check if tour services are reliable?
What steps should I take in order to insure the following service is reliable
The Dragon Trip
and I can safely get to the starting point and find a group to join (not a scam) ?
Does this Sunday ...
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Organized trips for young single travelers?
I have 3 weeks vacation during Sep-Oct.
I'm an Israeli with excellent English. I want to fly somewhere.
and was thinking to join organized trips for young single-travelers.
I saw this site:
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How do I ensure I do not pay out money for tickets that are not usable for other reasons?
For the first time I am trying to organise an extended individual journey - 6-10 months and 10-14 countries. Although I am intending to be an independent traveller and organising travel arrangements ...
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Sim Card with data plan in China?
I'm traveling to Beijing for a short trip (4 days), and don't want to be without my phone or pay ATT roaming. I have an unlocked, international compatible phone.
What kind of options are available in ...
