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CHINA VISA |
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HOTELS
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CURRENCY |
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MEALS
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HEALTH |
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LUGGAGE |
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DUTY
FREE ALLOWANCE |
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COACH |
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TIME
DIFFENENCE |
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BOOKING INFORMATION |
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TIPPING
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YANGTZE RIVER CRUISE
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INSURANCE
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TRANSFERS
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ELETRICITY
VOLTAGE |
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TRAVEL
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SAFTY |
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CLIMATE |
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GUARANTEED DEPARTURE |
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GROUP SIZE |
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MOBILE
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VACCINATION |
| CHINA VISA |
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Do I need a visa to visit China
Yes, visa is required for Australian and most
other nationalities
2. What do I need for the visa application?
One visa application form, one recent photo,
one visa application fee of $98.50 per person for Australian passport
holder / $88.50 per person for non-Australian Passport Holder except
American passport of A$207.50, and original passport are required
for the visa application. Normally it will take 4 working days to
process. Please make sure your passport has a minimum validity of
6 months before the travel date. For details of fee, please click
<here>
for details
3. Where to apply the Visa?
China Bestours will help you to apply the visa
after you have confirmed the booking with us. Please send all required
documents to China Bestours when paying the tour balance. It will
take 4 working days to proceed; or you can also apply it directly
at the Chinese Embassy in Canberra, the Chinese Consulates in Sydney,
Melbourne or Perth, address as follows:
Please Click
Here to read the Visa Reqirements before filling the Visa
Application Form.
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| Embassy of P.R. China in Australia
(Canberra)
15 Coronation Drive, Yarralumla, ACT 2600
Tel: 02 6273 4783 Fax: 02 6273 5189 |
Chinese Visa Application Service Center
Level 5, 299 Elizabeth Street, Sydney NSW 2000
Tell:02-94758800 Fax: 02-92612088 E-mail:sydcenter@visaforchina.org |
Chinese Consulate General in Melbourne
75 - 77 Irving Road, ToorakVic 3142
Tel: 03 9822 0604 Fax: 03-9822 0320 |
Chinese Consulate General in Perth
45 Brown St, East Perth WA 6004
Tel: 08-9222 0333 Fax: 08-9221 6144 |
4. Do I need to pay service fee if China Bestours
applying China Visa for me?
No service fee will apply if you are joining one
of our tours to China. But A$20 per person service fee will apply
if you won't join any our tours. |
CURRENCY
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1. What money like in China, and
how much for the exchange rate?
The Chinese currency YUAN are issued in 1, 2,
5, 10, 20, 50, 100 denominations. 1Yuan = 10Jiao (in 1, 2 & 5)
= 100 Cents (in 1, 2 & 5). The official exchange rate is around
A$1=4.5 Yuan (RMB) as at Jan 2009. Traveler's cheque is the safest
way to take money with you on your holidays. Australian dollars can
be easily exchanged at the hotels provided on tours by China Bestours.
Although US$ is popular in China, there is no need to convert your
Australian dollars to US$. Most hotels, restaurants, and major shopping
centers welcome major credit cards. |
2. What money should I take with me to China?
Traveler's cheque is the safest way to take money
with you on your holidays. Australian dollars can be easily exchanged
at all the hotels provided on tours by China Bestours. Although US$
is popular in China, but there is no need to convert your Australian
dollars to US$. Most hotels, restaurants, and major shopping centers
welcome major credit cards. |
HEALTH |
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Do I need any immunizations?
No immunizations are required for entry into China,
unless the traveller is coming from a yellow fever infected area.
The Traveller's Medical and Vaccination Center (TMVC ) recommends
the all travellers have current polio and tetanus immunizations .
For travelling into countryside, immune globulin is also recommended
to combat hepatitis A, as is typhoid immunization. It is very important
to bring along a supply of wide spectrum Antibiotics, an anti-diarrhoeal
agent, and any other prescription drugs required. For most update
information, please contact TMVC in Sydney or visit their web site
at http://www.tmvc.com.au
Please consulate your family doctor as well |
DUTY FREE ALLOWANCE |
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What is the allowance
for the duty free concessions?
All travelers aged 18 years and over are allowed to bring into
China the followings goods duty free:
Tobacco: 400 cigarettes
Liquor: 2 litres of alcoholic beverages
Perfume: Reasonable amount for personal use
The above information is for your references only.
Customs on your return to Australia.
Australian Citizens: All travelers aged 18 years
and over are allowed to bring into Australia the following goods
duty free. Goods bought overseas or bought duty free before leaving
Australia are included when determining duty free concessions. A$900
worth of goods not including alcohol or cigarettes (A$450 for travelers
under 18 years of age). 2.25 liters alcohol (including wine, beer
or spirits) and 250 cigarettes are permitted to bring in. This information
is for reference only, for details, please contact Australian Customs
prior to departure on 1300 363 263 or visit their website www.customs.gov.au
for more details. |
TIME DIFFENENCE |
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What is the time difference?
Beijing standard time used all over China, it
is 2 hours behind Sydney time, and 3 hours difference when daylight
saving time is on |
TIPPING |
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Do I need to pay tips in China?
Since the open policy to the world, there is more
and more foreign tourist visiting China and make it become one of
the top ten travel destination in the world. Influenced by American
and European travelers, tipping is getting popular in China now. So
we suggest total A$6 per client per day for the tour manager, local
guides, and coach captains as a gratitude for their service. For group
tours, normally the tour manager will collect the tips for the entire
journey on the first day of your tour and will manage all the way
to the local guides and coach captains |
INSURANCE |
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How can I arrange my travel insurance?
There is no insurance covered in our tour price;
we strongly recommend that you take out comprehensive insurance cover
for cancellation, medical expenses, personal accident, personal baggage,
money and public liability before you travel. Please ask your travel
agent or China Bestours for the insurance brochure, Or simply just
buy your insurance online, click Here |
ELETRICITY VOLTAGE
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What is the voltage in China?Do
I need to bring my own adaptor?
The electrical current in China is 220-volts,
multi-function power outlets are provided at most of the hotels, Australian
electrical appliances are useable there. Adaptors can be provided
from housekeeping at the hotel where you can't find the right outlets.
Please click here for the picture
of the power outlet. |
HOTELS
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1. What hotel standards can I
expect on a China Bestours tour?
The hotels selected for group tours are based
on 4 star classified by China National Tourist Administration or the
local best in some remote areas that provide the best value for money.
Of course, different countries have different standards, but China
Bestours endeavors to provide our clients with the best available
in cleanliness and comfort. Most of the hotels are centrally located
in the city or at the convenience place in the tourist area |
2. What is the standard room on tour?
All bookings are made on a Twin Share basis. This
means you will receive two single beds or two double beds depending
on what is available and triple share accommodation consists of twin
beds (2 single beds) plus a rollaway/fold-up bed. If you want a double
bed, this can be requested but not guaranteed. All hotel rooms contain
private facilities, air-conditioning, TV & telephone |
3. Can I share a room with a stranger?
Yes. China Bestours will try to match up singles
of the same gender in twin-bedded rooms. For mutual comfort, we do
adopt a no-smoking rule in shared rooms. But when finalizing the tour,
if we fail for the match-up, a forced single supplement, which is
75% of the normal single supplement surcharge, will apply. Please
note this policy cannot be offered for pre and post tour accommodation |
MEALS ON TOURS |
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1. What meals included on tours?
Western style full breakfast is always included
on our tours, and most lunches and dinners, which are Chinese style,
are also included. You will find out quite a few local banquets, like
Beijing Duck dinner, Xian Dumpling Banquet etc also included in your
itinerary. Please check your itinerary for details. Meal code: B=Breakfast,
L=Lunch, D=Dinner, SD=Specialty Dinner, WD=Western Dinner. Clients
can discover the local cuisine or Western meals when there aren't
scheduled meals. We understand that clients may have varied dietary
needs. If you have special dietary needs due to religious or medical
limitations etc, please advise your tour guide well in advance. Special
food cost extra. |
2. Can I arrange special
dietary requests?
While China Bestours understands that clients
may have varied dietary needs, such as vegetarian meals, glutton-free
meals or special meals due to religious or medical limitations etc,
please request when making the reservation, most of the special meals
can be assisted to arrange. |
LUGGAGE
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1. What size luggage is appropriate?
We suggest your single check in bag should not
have dimensions exceeding 76 x 46 x 26 cm (or 30 x 18 x 10 inches)
and weight not exceeding 20 kg. A penalty from airlines might apply
for check-in bag weight exceeding 20kg. |
2. What about hand
luggage?
Please note that airlines have restrictions on the size of the hand
carry luggage Baggage Dimensions, the total dimensions are measured
by adding together the depth, height and length of the bag, which
is:
115cm = 56cm (L) + 36cm (H) + 23cm (D)
for details of all luggage regulation, please
visit http://www.qantas.com.au/info/flying/beforeYouTravel/baggageAllowance |
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COACH |
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1. Does the coach
have an on-board toilet?
There is no on-board toilet on the coach when on tours. For the long
journey, our guides and drivers will make enough rest stops on the
way for your convenience. |
2. Is smoking permitted on the coach?
For the comfort of all on board, smoking is not permitted on the coach.
There are, however, plenty of opportunities to smoke during the frequent
comfort stops. |
BOOKING INFORMATION |
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1. How do I make
a booking?
Please click here
for the details, then simply contact your travel agent or China
Bestours, and have your Booking Form sent to us with the deposit.
Please click here to download the Booking
Form. |
2. How can I book two group tours together?
Some clients might like to book two group tours as one journey to
make full use of the holidays. First of all, please choose two tours
you like to join, you can choose the first departure with International
air while the second one is Land Only. You might need to pay the internal
flight or extra hotel for the connection between the two tours. Please
talk to our experienced staffs for help. |
YANGTZE RIVER CRUISE |
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| All standard cabins on Yangtze River Cruise
have windows facing towards the river. For dress, smart casual is
good for the banquet on cruise. |
TRANSFERS |
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1. Will I be met
at the airport for my transfer?
China Bestours offers a transfer service for all the passengers who
join group tours. For those who join land only and book air tickets
separately on your own, please advise your flight details for the
arrival & departure transfers. |
2. How do I meet CTS tour guides at the airport
/ train station?
Upon arrival at the airport or train station, please put your CTS
Badge on your chest, our CTS guide will greet you at the exit. For
individual traveler(s), our guide will hold a welcome sign with your
names on to welcome you. |
CAN I TRAVEL TO TIBET INDEPENDENTLY
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| According to Chinese official regulation,
you cannot travel to Tibet independently .You have to book a tour
package to Tibet through a tour company. You need a special travel
permit to enter Tibet in addition to a valid China visa. China Bestours
has designed several flexible and affordable packages. Please contact
us for further details |
SAFETY
China is generally safe, and there has been no evidence of a threat
from global terrorism. Serious crime against foreigners is very rare.
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CLIMATE
China covers extensive territory and has a complex topography, therefore
the weather differs from region to region. The south east, below the
Nanling Mountains, tends to be very wet with high temperatures all
year round. In the central Yangtze and Huaihe river valleys there
are four distinct seasons with very hot summers and extremely cold
winters, and rain all year round. The dry north experiences a short
but sunny summer, with long bitterly cold winters. The coast is humid
and experiences monsoons during summer.
The following is a reference table for tourists to prepare clothing
on their trips.
· Spring: 10-22°C, Western suits, jackets, sports coats,
woolen jackets, long sleeve shirts and travel shoes.
· Summer: 22°C and above, T-shirts, short sleeve shirts,
skirts, sandals, caps, rain wear.
· Autumn: 10-22°C, Western suits, jackets, sports coats,
light woolen sweaters, and travel shoes.
· Winter: 10°C or lower, overcoat, cotton clothes, lined
coats. In very cold areas a cap, gloves and cotton-padded shoes
are required
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Guaranteed
Departures at Group Prices
At China Bestours, all our group tours are guaranteed departures,
whether the group be two or twenty-two people, we guarantee the departure
dates at low group prices. You can be confident in knowing your travel
plans are set and then relax and prepare for a marvelous holiday.
*All guaranteed departure tour programs required a minimum of two
persons to qualify for a guaranteed departure. China Bestours reserves
the right to cancel a departure that does not meet this requirement. |
Group Size
Most of our groups are between 10-20 people; it might be popular in
some departures in April, September and October, for your most comfort,
the maximum No. of group will be 28 people.
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Mobile Phone in China
You can bring your own mobile phone into China, please check with
your Mobile Service provider in Australia for the details of roaming.
Prepaid SIM card is very easy to access, simply ask your local guide
to help and enjoy your call there.
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Vaccination
Please consult your family doctor well in advance for the travel vaccination.
Or please call International Travel Vaccination Center on 1300 55
70 70 or visit their website www.travelvaccines.com.au
for details. |
