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F A Q
1. Could I use ATM Cards Issued by US Bank In China?
Yes, you can use the card in some banks invested by foreign capital. They are including HSBC and City Bank in China. ATM is very easy to find in China's most big cities like Beijing, Shanghai, Xian and other cities.
2. What sights can we see on the Silk Road trip?
The silk road was an ancient trade route as well as a line of civilization. The booming business activities along the road had given rise to the boom of culture, religions in those trade posts. Today, along this ancient civilization route are numerous historical sights, cultural relics, religious sites. You can also seen the stunningly beautiful natural scenery of desert oasis, snow-capped mountains, alpine lakes. The area is very little touched and affected by human activities, pure and clear.
3. When is the best time to visit the Silk Road?
Traveling along the Silk Road during April to October is a better choose. And in my opinion, July, August and September are the best time for a Silk Road tour, because various kinds of fruits there all get ripe which are exceptionally delicious.4. What travel documents are needed to visit Tibet?
china visa and Tibet entry Permit
5. Do I need a special visa for Yunnan?
No, you don't need a visa or a permit to Yunnan though Yunnan is a remote area and near frontier. Tibet is quite different due to the political problems.
6. What is the best time of the year to visit China?
It depends on the places to visit, the type of weather you like and your budget.
Based on climate, most travelers would agree that the best time to visit China middle and east part - China most popular tourist cities, such as Beijing, Xian, Shanghai, Guilin, Yangtze River cruise -- is May, early June, September and October. They are actually the traditional seasons in China travel industry.
The best season for Tibet and Silk Road tour: from April to October.
August to October is the best season to travel to Mongolia grassland.
December to February is the best time to visit the ice and snow part of the country in Northwest.
Best time to visit Hainan Island: any time.
Off-season travel enjoys not only lower prices, but also a leisure pace and get more personal attentions due to less travelers on the tour sites.
7. Which mountains are the most famous in China?
The acknowledged ten most beautiful mountains in China are as follows:
1.Peak of Nanjabarw in Tibet, conquered the first time in 1992 by the Chinese and Japanese Mountain Climbing Team.
2. Minya Konka Mountain(Gongga Mountain) in Sichuan, the highest mountain in the region, whose majesty has attracted numerous professional climber and wide-eyed adventurer each year. Some of them even lost their lives in their attempt to reach the peak.
3. Mountain Everest: the tallest mountain in the world.
4.Meili Snow Mountain in Yunnan, the tallest mountain in Yunnan region. Every year, mountain climbers and tourists gravitate to the mountain to explore its mystery and local pilgrims come to it to seek divinity.
5. Yellow Mountain in Anhui province: a mountain with breath-taking natural beauty but extremely crowded particular during peak travel season.
6.The three sacred mountains in Daocheng, Sichuan
7. Qiaogeli Peak, the main peak of Kunlun Mountains
8.Mt. Kailash, the highest peak in Gangdis Mountain range. with the altitude of 6600 meters, is located in Ali of Tibet sharing a common boundary with India and Nepal.
9. Mountain Taishan in Shandong
10, Emei Mountain in Sichuan
8. What should I bring with me to China?
Before you leave make sure to have a useful checklist: Make sure to bring enough money with you. Do your research into political, cultural and economic conditions of the countries to which you will be traveling. Ask friends who have been there, travel agents, foreign missions, and consult guidebooks before you leave. Draw up a flexible itinerary and budget. Leave a copy with someone at home. Find out about weather conditions. Pack appropriate footwear and the minimum amount of clothing. Purchase a supplementary health insurance plan that is appropriate for the type of trip that you are taking. Carry proof of insurance coverage. Know how to contact your insurer, and make sure that your traveling companion(s), travel agent and someone at home know how to do so as well. Photocopy the identification page in your passport. Keep a copy separate from the passport, and leave another copy with someone at home. Ensure that you have all the required vaccinations. Keep any medication that you require in its original container, and carry a doctor's prescription for any controlled drug. Carry a medical certificate for syringes if you require them for medical purposes. Ensure that you have the required visas. Make photocopies of your visas, and keep them separate from the originals.
Investigate whether or not you or any of your family members are also considered nationals of any of the countries you plan to visit. Learn a few phrases in the language of the country you plan to visit.
9. Do I need to learn a little Chinese?
China is a vast country with people speaking a wide range of different dialects. The official and most widely used language is Putonghua, called Mandarin by many westerners. Another major language widely spoken in south China and Hong Kong is Guangdonghua (Cantonese). If it's your first time traveling in China, especially in major cities, you will be surprised to find many city dwellers are able to communicate in English. Many of them want to practice English with foreigners. Chinese people are generally open, friendly and willing to lend a hand to foreigners. So, it's not necessary to learn Chinese before coming China. However it's always a good idea to learn some common phrases.
10. How do I acquire a Chinese visa?
From the USA:For a China travel visa request, the Chinese Embassy or Consulates require the following: Your passport, which must have at least six (6) months of remaining validity and at least one blank visa page in it. A recent passport sized photo; A completed Chinese visa application form; An applicant who was born in China is required to submit his/her Chinese passport or last foreign passport with a Chinese visa when he/she applies for a Chinese visa with a new foreign passport To apply for a Multiple Entry "L" Visa valid for 6 months or 1 year, you need to submit documents that certify you will come to China frequently for family visits or sightseeing. Acceptable documents include an invitation letter from a family member in China or proof of the relationship; or ownership certificate of real estate in China, or sale agreement or lease agreement of an apartment in China; or a copy of an adoption certificate or the child's former Chinese passport if he/she has adopted a child from China. Foreign Chinese born in China who have visited China at least twice in the past 12 months, need to submit a copy of the visa(s); or submit an official letter issued by the host institution in China, or an application letter which explains why you need to visit China frequently for tourism. Notes: You must go to the visa office of the Embassy or Consulate General in the consular jurisdiction in which you live to submit the application; or if you cannot go in person, you may entrust someone else or a travel/visa agent to go to the visa office of the Embassy or Consulate General in the consular jurisdiction in which you live for the application process. For more detailed or up-to-date information, please check the USA Chinese Consulate website: http://www.china-embassy.org/eng/default.htm
From the UK: For a China travel visa request, Chinese Embassy or Consulates require the following: Your passport, which must have at least six (6) months of remaining validity and at least one blank visa page in it. A recent passport sized photo; A completed Chinese visa application form; You need particular documentation depending on the type of visa you are applying for: Tourist visa: itinerary or flight booking. Business visa: invitation letter from a Chinese Government department or government-authorized company. Please get in touch with your local consulate for more information. Notes: You need to visit the Chinese Embassy or Consulate to apply for and pick-up your visa (unless you use a travel agency that will do it for you).For more detailed or up-to-date information, please check the UK Chinese Consulate website: http://www.chinese-embassy.org.uk
Other Regions: Click to visit ChinaTravel.net for a list of Chinese Embassies by region and a thorough Q&A on the visa application process. Validity generally, a visa is valid for entry within three months from the date of issue. Please apply for your visa no more than three months in advance, but not too close to your departure date in case any problems arise. Processing Time Normal processing time for a visa is a minimum of five business days after the date the Chinese Consulate receives the application. (However in the UK, it just takes three working days after a successful application.)Types of Business visas and validity F - Visa; Business Visit Visa's - Visa; Work Visa Issued to foreigners who are invited to China for a business visit. Maximum stay is 30 days for each entry. Issued to foreigners who are to take up a post or employment in China, and their accompanying family members. For foreigners staying in China, you will need to register with your local PSB within 30 days of entering China.
