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China is an exciting place to visit. In this article, you will learn what things you should take with you. In the article you will also find useful recommendations that will be useful to you in China.

Steps

Take all necessary documents with you. You will need to obtain a Chinese visa. Take your passport and plane tickets with you.

Always keep your passport with you. This is the legal requirement in China. Also make a copy of your passport in case you lose the original. You can scan your passport and upload it to a location that you will have access to.

Prepare for your trip ahead of time. Although there are shops on almost every corner in China, many things that you are used to may not be there. Take toilet paper with you as most public toilets do not have it. You can start collecting the rest of the paper in advance. Every time you have a half-used roll of paper left, put it away and put it in your suitcase. 6-8 small rolls will last about two weeks for a family of four. Five-star hotels always have classic European toilets and toilet paper. Most major airports there is at least one western-style toilet. Take only one key to your house or car with you. Leave the rest at home.

• You will need to take toilet paper with you everywhere, especially if you are traveling by train.
• You can buy toilet paper on the spot. She's inexpensive.
• Floor-mounted toilets are widespread in China, but they are more common in rural areas than in cities.

1. Take your medicine for indigestion with you. Water quality in China is very poor, so you can get a gastrointestinal infection from brushing your teeth with tap water or eating vegetables that have not been cooked after being washed with tap water. Take activated charcoal tablets, Smecta and other means with you.

   • Most often, water problems occur in rural areas, not in cities.

2. Remember to add up all the medications you need to take on a regular basis.

   Take clothes according to the season. Summer in China is very hot and it often rains, and it is very cold in winter. Take plenty of clothes with you and remember that you can always use the laundry machine or have your laundry done at the hotel. But be aware that some laundries use caustic products that can irritate sensitive skin. To prevent this, take things to the dry cleaners.

   Dress appropriately. In most public places, smart casual is the standard dress code. If you need to attend formal events, bring a suit or formal dress with you.

   • The climate of China is in many ways similar to the climate of Russia. In the south, summers are hot and humid, while winters in the north are dry and cold.

3. Make sure that no water enters your mouth while showering. It tastes normal, but tap water can cause gastrointestinal upset. Brush your teeth with bottled water.

   • Small towns still sell bottled water, which is filtered with cheap nylon filters. It is better to buy water of famous brands in large stores.

4. Talk to your doctor before traveling. Your doctor will tell you if you need any vaccinations based on your health condition, immunization history, area you are traveling to, and expected activities. Buy all necessary medicines. According to Chinese law, a person must carry a doctor's certificate confirming the need to take psychoactive drugs. Take antibiotics and other medications you will need to take during your trip. Calculate the required amount for all days of the trip and take a few extra packs. Put it all in the first aid kit and put the doctor's prescription next to it. Check what other medical documents you may need.

   Take with you contact information your doctors, if you have one. This information will come in handy if you have a health problem and need to call home.

   Prepare an amenity kit for each member of your family. Place toilet paper and a small container of hand sanitizer in it. It is best to use non-alcohol based products as airport security officers often confiscate alcohol products, especially in Guangzhou. Also put in an energy bar, cough drops, and chewing gum. They will come in handy on the road. In addition, a flashlight can be useful, because in China at any moment the electricity can go out, and you will find yourself in a dark room.

   • Remember that you are in China. In order to reduce litter, restrooms often don't have toilet paper, so bring tissues with you. Napkins can be bought for 1-2 yuan almost everywhere.

5. Take travelers checks with you, as well as cash, as cards are not accepted in many cafes and shops. Keep your money in a special bag for valuables or in a money belt. Put there return tickets for the plane or train, traveler's checks, credit cards or cash. Keep valuables under your clothes. So you can keep them even if your hotel does not have a safe.

   • Most banks in large and medium cities have ATMs that accept cards from foreign banks.
   • In small towns, it can be difficult to exchange dollars or euros for local money.

6. Put down other important things. You may also need deodorant (you won't be able to buy it even in major cities), raincoat or umbrella, hat, sunscreen and goggles (depending on the time of year and where you are going), insect repellant, charger adapter if you have or need one. If you are a woman, bring your hygiene products with you.

In this article, we will tell you about how to organize an independent trip to China so that it is inexpensive.

China is Wonderland, alluring with its ancient culture and rich history dating back more than 5 thousand years. These are picturesque places and works of art, magnificent monuments and majestic temples…

When planning a self-guided holiday in China in 2016, you will certainly want to visit the main "places of power", including the Great Wall of China and the Forbidden City, as well as see the Terracotta Army, the Chengdu Nature Reserve with its giant pandas, and the Guilin region with its tranquil scenery.

An independent trip to China is not a two-week tour to Egypt, so be prepared for various surprises and the specifics of Asia. It is best to explore China sequentially, starting, for example, with the cosmopolitan Hong Kong and the local Las Vegas of Macau, and then visiting the Philippine Islands, Guangzhou and Hainan. And only when the most tourist places countries will be mastered completely, feel free to go to China on your own.

Keep in mind that most Chinese do not speak English, with the exception of educators and students, so be prepared for the worst - you may have to use sign language.

And finally, the food here is quite specific, so if you are not a fan of spicy cuisine, you will have a hard time in China. In addition, the menu of a typical cafe may not have the English version of the names of the dishes, in which case you will have to order at random from the picture or by pointing to your neighbor's plate.

Another characteristic point public transport countries. In China, people smoke almost everywhere, including buses and trains. They don’t smoke except on airplanes, so if you are not a heavy smoker, choose air travel. But in general, transport is well developed here, and you can get to the right place as railway, and along the highway in a rented car or taxi.

Travel plan

The price of a tour to the Middle Kingdom in agencies will be higher than the cost independent travel To China. So, if you want to save money, it’s better to be patient and develop a clear trip plan to China:

1. Determine exact travel dates
2. Estimated travel budget
3. Decide on a destination
4. Book a hotel or home
5. Buy plane tickets to China
6. Design required documents(visa and insurance)
7. Pack your suitcase and hit the road.

Flights

Before you go to China on your own, you need to buy a plane ticket. You can fly to China directly with Aeroflot or Air China, or you can get there with transfers on Emirates, Air Astana and other airlines.

Aeroflot has regular flights from Moscow to Beijing and Shanghai. The duration of the flight is from 8 to 10 hours. China Eastern Airlines also fly to Shanghai, and you can fly to the Chinese capital on regular flights by Hainan Airlines, Air China, Transaero and S7.

It is convenient to fly to Hong Kong from Moscow and St. Petersburg without transfers by the same Aeroflot, Transaero and Cathay Pacific or by Qatar Airlines and Emirates with one change. You can buy tickets (round trip) from 20,000 rubles. By the way, Hong Kong Chek Lap Kok International Airport, which is located on artificial island, is considered one of the most comfortable air hubs in the world. From one terminal to another, you can take the Aeroexpress in a few minutes.

In addition to Chek Lap Kok, there are 5 dozen airports in China, so your choice will depend on which city you want to see first. It will be most convenient to come to Hong Kong, and then continue your independent journey towards Chengdu or Hainan. Or you can fly to Shanghai, and from there go to Guilin, Hangzhou and Longzi.

by the most convenient way booking cheap flights to China is a portal. To search for a profitable offer, enter the codes of the departure and arrival airports in the query string, select the travel dates, click on "search" and wait for the result. In a couple of seconds, you will see all available flights to China on the days you specified, which can be divided by the number of transfers, ticket prices and other criteria.

If you know English, be sure to activate the search function for "English-speaking agencies" in the settings so that the system gives more results. If you wish, you can save the request data and subscribe to constant price updates from aviasales for the direction you need.

Calendar low prices for air tickets

Before traveling to China, you should decide whether a visa to China is needed for Russians in 2020 and how you can get it. According to the current immigration law of the People's Republic of China obtaining a visa to China is a mandatory procedure for all Russians who is going to visit this state. Exceptions are the cities of Hong Kong and Macau, you can enter there for 14 and 30 days, respectively, without prior permission.

Almost all types of visas to China are done independently through Visa Center or Consulates General (The Consular Section in Moscow) Embassy of the People's Republic of China. They are located in St. Petersburg, Yekaterinburg, Khabarovsk, Irkutsk.
For those who decide to apply for a visa without refusals, quickly and inexpensively, we recommend the Online Visa Application Center.

China is a developing tourist destination, the flow of Russian tourists is growing every year

Visa-free entry

There are situations when you can enter China without a visa. There are territories where you can stay without a permit for some time under certain conditions, while in other places you can get a so-called Chinese visa upon arrival.

Arrival stamp

You can get to China without a visa in advance in a group that is preliminarily made up of several people (the rule does not apply to individual visits). In this case, group lists of citizens who are eligible for such a procedure are submitted to the border service in advance, the lists are sent to the Chinese travel company. Such entry documents are given for groups of more than two people, they can be obtained by arriving at Beijing airport or on about. Hainan. Under such a permit, no more than 21 days are allowed to be in the territory of the state.

You can learn such a stamp in the PRC without buying a tour package, many companies simply include additional people in tourist lists for some money so that the latter have the opportunity not to issue an entry document in advance.

For residents of border areas

Installed special treatment obtaining a Chinese visa for those Russians who live in regions bordering China. If you have an invitation from the Chinese side, then permission to cross the border is issued directly at the border checkpoint (not all checkpoints fall under the rule, information must be clarified at the Consulates).

Visa free transit

If the traveler arrives at international airports Beijing, Guangzhou, Shanghai, Chengdu, Dalian, Chongqing, Shenyang, Kunming, Xi'an, Guilin, Wuhan, Hangzhou, Harbin, Xiamen and plans to fly within 72 hours to other states through the same air hubs, he does not need to pre-obtain transit visa to China. In such situations, you need to follow certain rules:

• If a passenger has arrived in the cities of Shanghai, Beijing, Chengdu, Guangzhou or Chongqing, then he is allowed to enter the city, but it is forbidden to leave its limits;
• It is impossible to transfer to another type of transport (bus, train).

Sometimes there are such flights in which arrival is carried out at one airport, and departure - from another. In such situations, you can also do without transit visa, but there are mandatory requirements:

• The flight is served by one air carrier;
• Flight service different airlines, but all parts of the flight go under a single booking code and are entered in one form;
• The airline is scheduled to arrive at one airport for refueling and depart from another.

In this case, a 24-hour transit corridor (exit from the international air hub area) may be allowed if the appropriate boarding passes are presented, but the final decision will be made by the visa officer.

The rules of visa-free transit also apply to residents of Ukraine (the norm does not apply to Kazakhstan).

Types of entry documents

Any Chinese visa for Russians is issued depending on the purpose of your stay in the state. Documents are divided into several types, each is assigned a certain category.

Tourist (L)

This is a tourist visa to China for Russians, it is requested if the purpose of the trip is to visit the sights that China is very rich in. Gets a tourist visa a large number of compatriots, as this direction is gaining popularity.

China can offer not only beach holiday on about. Hainan, but also interesting excursions, and picturesque hiking trails. Those travelers who want to visit National parks countries or admire the largest panda nursery in the world, should apply for a tourist visa to China for Russians.

Business visa (M)

This is a business visa to China, which is suitable for all possible types of business activities that the applicant intends to set up in the PRC. In connection with the growth of business and trade relations between countries, the number of people wishing to open a business in China has also increased. Traders, entrepreneurs, any people who are going to make a profit must have a business visa to China. Such activities can only be carried out on a business visa, for the use of other categories of documents, you can learn a fine and a lifetime ban on entering China.

Working (Z)

A work visa to China for Russians will be required if the applicant plans to come to China and work under a contract with a Chinese employer (or in a Chinese branch of a foreign company). There is also a special subtype of a work visa, which is assigned category R. It is issued to especially valuable specialists who, in the opinion of the Chinese authorities, have unique and valuable skills and knowledge. work visa to China for Russians you need to receive absolutely all categories of employees.

Transit visa (G)

This is a transit visa to China, which is done in advance in Russia, if the conditions for visa-free transit are not met.

Student visa (X1/X2)

A student visa to China is required if you plan to study in China. Student visa X1 allows you to come for a short study / courses / trainings, and X2 allows you to stay in the country for a longer period and already study at a university / school.

Visitor visa (F)

A Chinese visitor visa is required for those persons who enter the PRC for the purposes of study visits, study tours, exchanges, business trips, and so on.

For journalists (J1/J2)

According to this document, foreign journalists, as well as other employees of foreign media, are allowed to enter the state.

For relatives (Q1/Q2)

Such a Chinese entry permit is issued for those who wish to visit their relatives. Also suitable for family reunification purposes (if the family member is a Chinese citizen or a permanent resident).

The term “family member” includes: parents, spouses, children, grandparents, spouses of sons and daughters, grandchildren, parents of wives and husbands.

For foreign guests (S1/S2)

A Chinese visa of this type entitles you to visit foreigners who legally reside/work/study in China, as well as for other private purposes. Considered a guest entry permit.

For airline employees (C)

Issued only to crew members of international aircraft crews.

Permanent residence (D)

According to this document, a foreigner has the right to reside in China. Another name is permanent residence.

Urgent visa

There is no separate concept as an urgent visa to China, any type of entry permit can be obtained under an accelerated scheme. It will be more expensive than the usual procedure, but in some cases you still need to urgently apply for a visa to China, for example, if you have to fly in a couple of days or for some reason the procedure for obtaining entry visa was postponed to the last minute.

Required documents

There is a general list of documents for a visa to China, as well as an additional one, depending on the type of permit. The requirements for papers are not very strict; collecting them usually does not present any difficulties. The main list is below.

1. International passport. Original required, valid for six months after leaving China;
2. A photocopy of those pages of the passport where personal data is recorded and there is a photo;
3. An appropriately completed application form (can be downloaded in .doc format directly from the Embassy's website from the "Download Forms" section);
4. One photo 3 by 4 or 3.5 by 4.5 cm;
5. Photocopies of previously issued Chinese visa stamps.

For L (tourism)

1. Airline and hotel reservation confirmation, or a written invitation from the Chinese host with information: name, surname and other personal data of the invitee, dates of visit, places of visit, and so on;
2. In case of an invitation - a letter with information about the inviting party with the address, phone number, other data on an official letterhead with the original seal.

For M (Business)

1. Documents with information about the visit: purpose, dates, places of visit, sources of expenses;
2. An invitation from a Chinese partner or another type of invitation with full details of the invitee;
3. A letter containing all the information about the inviters;
4. A copy of the inviter's Chinese identity card, or permanent residence, or a foreign passport (if it is a private person).

For Z (work)

For G (transit)

For a transit visa, you will need a ticket for any transport confirming departure to a third country.

For X1/X2 (student)

1. Original and copy of the document on admission to the educational institution;
2. Original and copy of student visa application (form JW201 or JW202).

For F (guest)

1. An invitation from an authorized organization with comprehensive information about the invitee;
2. Information about the inviting Chinese side;
3. Information about the details of the visit: purpose, dates, financial support, description of the relationship between the parties, and so on.

For J1/J2 (journalists)

1. Notification letter from the Department of Information of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs;
2. A letter from the employer who employs the journalist.

For Q1/Q2 (by invitation)

1. Invitation with information about the invitee;
2. Information about the person who invites (including a copy of his current identity card);
3. Proof of family ties between parties.

For S1/S2 (at the invitation of foreigners)

For C (airline employees)

1. Letter of guarantee from the airline company.

For D (for permanent residence)

For D, one special document for a visa is required - the original, as well as one photocopy of the document confirming the right to permanent residence, which is issued by the relevant Ministry.

For all foreigners who enter the PRC on documents of type D, J1, Q1, S1, X1, Z, there is a mandatory rule: you must contact the local (territorial) departments of the authorities within thirty days from the moment of crossing the border public safety who are in charge of entry/exit affairs, and register. Ignoring the rule is considered a violation and may result in lifelong expulsion from the state.

Filling out an application for a visa to China

China visa application form can be downloaded at English language. You must answer all questions, accurately indicate your personal data, sign in the required places and attach to the collected package of documents. It is necessary to pay special attention to the error-free filling of the form. It's very convenient that application form for a visa to China can be filled in Russian.

Photo Requirements

There are certain visa photo requirements for China that you need to consider when photographing. So, the visa photo must meet the following criteria:

• Light background;
• color;
• The absence of hats, wigs, glasses, makeup, which distorts the appearance beyond recognition;
• Full face;
• Size 3 by 4 or 3.5 by 4.5 cm.

The process of making your own

You can learn about how to apply for a visa to China on your own from the numerous experiences of tourists who visited China. Entry documents are made by many agencies (intermediaries) that have the service of issuing visas to the PRC of any type, even without providing a full package of papers. This way will be convenient for those citizens who want to get a type of visa of a certain category, but they, for example, do not have a complete package of necessary documents.

If, however, the task is self-registration visas to China, then it is quite within our power. You can learn how to get a visa to China on your own and not resort to the services of intermediaries from the algorithm described below:

1. Determine the type of entry visa requested;
2. Collect all documents: first obtain the necessary permits, invitations, certificates, and so on;
3. Download and fill in the application form;
4. Submit the entire package to the Consular Section of the Embassy or the Visa Application Center (reception is conducted only on weekdays, from Monday to Friday);
5. Get a stamped passport.

There is nothing difficult in obtaining a visa to China on your own, the percentage of approvals for applications is very high.

Visa to China for a child

The procedure for obtaining a visa to China for children is almost the same as for their parents. Additionally you will need:

1. Visa application form to be completed by the parents;
2. Copy of birth certificate;
3. Original permission to travel outside the Russian Federation, timely certified by a notary, signed by one / both parents (copies of the parent / parents' passports will be required);
4. A copy of the entry permit of the person accompanying the child (if the child is traveling without parents).

Price

To obtain a document, all applicants pay a visa fee. The actual cost of a visa to China is determined by two factors: the urgency of production and the number of allowed entries.

Information on how much a visa to China costs can be found in the table.

Along with the cost of a visa to China, a bank commission of at least 2.5% is taken from each person.

Dates of issuance

The processing times for applications are linked to the cost of the visa. The time interval can be from one to five days:

• The usual time is 5 days;
• Accelerated (urgent) consideration - 2 days;
• Express review - within one day (issuance on the day of application).

Validity periods

The validity of a Chinese visa depends on the number of entries allowed.

Possible failure

Despite the fact that applying for and obtaining a visa to China is a fairly simple process, and visa officers are loyal to applicants from Russia, there are also refusals. Standard Reasons:

• Recorded violations of visa laws, in this case, the authorities can impose a ban on entry for life;
• Suspicions aroused by the applicant's documents;
• Something is wrong with the documents themselves.

conclusions

You need to arrive at the airport 2.5 hours before departure. Be aware of the free baggage allowance and surcharge for excess baggage. The tickets indicate local time. To board a flight you need:

• Pass customs inspection, for which fill out a customs declaration. If you have less than 3,000 US dollars per person and you do not have items to declare, then you do not need to fill out a declaration. When filling out the form, do not forget to indicate the entire amount of foreign currency that you took with you. Keep the customs declaration until your return to Russia.
• Check in for your flight at the check-in counter and receive your boarding pass. The check-in desk number is indicated on the central board opposite your flight number. All questions about your seat number on the plane are resolved only at the check-in desk.
• Pass border control in any cabin.
• Board the aircraft through the exit number indicated on the boarding pass.

Passengers of international flights go through customs, passport control, as well as security control, after which they await the departure of the flight in the sterile zone of the gallery of international airlines. When passing the controls presented international passport and boarding pass.

When transporting animals or plants, it is necessary to pass phytocontrol / veterinary control.

Rules for conducting pre-flight and post-flight inspections

In accordance with Appendix No. 1 of the Rules for conducting pre-flight and post-flight inspections, approved by order of the Ministry of Transport Russian Federation July 25, 2007 No. 104 forbidden to carry on board the aircraft by passengers in the checked baggage and in the belongings of the passengers, the following hazardous substances and items:

Permitted to carry on board the aircraft by crew members and passengers, in compliance with the required conditions, the following items and substances:

• in checked baggage in the cargo and baggage compartments of an aircraft with isolated passenger access to baggage during the flight:
  • crossbows, spearguns, checkers, sabers, cleavers, scimitars, broadswords, swords, swords, bayonets, daggers, hunting knives, knives with ejected blades, with locking locks, imitators of any type of weapon;
  • household knives (scissors) with a blade (blade) length over 60 mm; alcoholic beverages containing more than 24%, but not more than 70% alcohol by volume in containers with a capacity of not more than 5 liters, in containers intended for retail trade - not more than 5 liters per passenger;
  • liquids and alcoholic beverages with an alcohol content of not more than 24% by volume;
  • aerosols intended for use for sports or domestic purposes, the outlet valves of which are protected by caps from spontaneous release of contents in containers with a capacity of not more than 0.5 kg or 500 ml - not more than 2 kg or 2 liters per passenger;
• in things carried by passengers:
  • medical thermometer - one per passenger;
  • mercury blood pressure monitor in a standard case - one per passenger;
  • barometer or mercury manometer, packed in a sealed container and sealed with the seal of the sender;
  • disposable lighters - one per passenger;
  • dry ice for cooling perishable products - no more than 2 kg per passenger;
  • 3% hydrogen peroxide - no more than 100 ml per passenger;
  • non-hazardous liquids, gels and aerosols: in containers with a capacity of not more than 100 ml (or an equivalent capacity in other volume units), packed in a securely closed transparent plastic bag with a volume of not more than 1 liter - one bag per passenger.

Liquids in containers with a capacity of more than 100 ml will not be accepted for carriage even if the container is only partially filled. Transportation exceptions are for medicines, baby food and special dietary needs.

Liquids purchased at duty-free shops at the airport or on board the aircraft must be packed in a securely sealed (sealed) plastic bag that allows identification of the contents of the package during the flight and has reliable confirmation that this purchase was made at airport duty-free shops or on board the aircraft on the day(s) of travel. Keep your proof of purchase. Do not open the package either before boarding the cabin or during the flight.

The administration of the airport, airline, operator has the right to decide on the introduction of additional measures to ensure aviation security on flights with increased danger, as a result of which it is prohibited to carry the following items in the aircraft cabin:

• corkscrews;
• hypodermic needles (unless medical justification is provided);
• knitting needles;
• scissors with a blade length of less than 60 mm;
• folding (without latch) travel, penknives with a blade length of less than 60 mm.

Upon arrival at Sanya and Haikou airport

1. Upon arrival at the Sanya airport, you must go through passport control (a foreign passport is presented).
   From April 30, 2018, a new rule for passing border control at the Sanya airport is in force(Hainan Island China, international terminal). All tourists aged 14 to 70 who arrive on the island on direct charter flights on a visa-free list will additionally undergo the following procedures:
   1. Removal of fingerprints;
   2. Biometric face photo.
   Also, selectively, some tourists may have their mobile devices checked for prohibited materials ().
   If the tourist refuses to go through this procedure, the airport border control has the right to deport the tourist. All deportation costs are borne by the tourist.
2. Get your baggage. The monitors above the baggage belts indicate the flight from which baggage will be issued on this belt.
3. At the exit of the airport building, go to a TEZ TOUR representative and ask for the number of your transfer bus. To do this, name the hotel where you will rest. The name of the hotel is on your voucher.
   Our representatives are wearing yellow shirts with blue ties and blue trousers/skirt.
4. Go to the parking lot, find the transfer bus you need, check in with the TEZ TOUR representative accompanying the bus, giving your last name, put your luggage in the luggage compartment of the bus.
5. Listen carefully to the information that the escort (transferman) will report on the way to the hotel. Also, the attendant (transferman) will inform you about the meeting time with your hotel guide.

Upon arrival at the hotel

1. Come to the TEZ TOUR counter to the hotel guides.
2. Fill out the registration card in English.
3. Hand over your passport and voucher (1 copy of 3) to the hotel guide. Passport is required for registration compulsory registration all tourists, it will be possible to pick it up in a day.
4. Expect settlement. Check-in at the hotel takes place at 15.00. Upon check-in, you will be given the keys to your room.
5. After checking into your room, check the information provided by the hotel. Pay attention to what services are paid and how much they cost (as a rule, the information is in a folder and lies on a table or bedside table).

Meeting with the hotel guide

The time of the meeting with the hotel guide will be reported to you by the accompanying person (transfer) on the way to the hotel. At the appointed time, you must approach the hotel guide, who will be waiting for you in the hotel lobby. Take your passport, voucher, air ticket for the return flight with you to the meeting.

For all questions and problems, please contact the hotel guide or the hotel reception. The guide's coordinates (photo, name, mobile phone) and the hours when the guide is directly at the hotel are indicated on the TEZ TOUR information stand in the hotel lobby.

The day before the flight home

1. Go to reception, check if you have unpaid bills for Additional services(use of mini-bar, telephone, etc.). If you have debts, pay them off.
2. In the evening, go to the TEZ TOUR information stand or the hotel guide and check the time of departure and departure from the hotel. To do this, you need to know the number of the return flight on which you are departing.

Departure from the hotel

On the day of departure, you must vacate the room before 12:00, return the keys and cards for towels.

You can leave your luggage in the hotel's storage room.

In order to avoid various complications, please do not be late and come to the transfer at the specified time.

Arrival at Sanya and Haikou airport for departure

1. Upon arrival at the airport, go to the check-in counter, where your flight number is indicated (the numbers of the counters will be additionally reported to you by the attendant (transfer) on the bus on the way to the airport).
2. Check in for the flight (provide your passport and ticket).
3. Drop off your luggage at the check-in desk.
4. Get your boarding pass. Pay attention to the exit number and the time for boarding the aircraft (in the boarding pass, the exit is indicated by the word GATE, the time is TIME).
5. Go through passport control (provide a foreign passport, a completed migration card for departure).
6. Proceed to the departure hall where you will be waiting for your flight boarding announcement.

Helpful information

Medical service

To receive free medical care, you must contact the numbers indicated in the medical policy of the insurance company. When contacting a medical institution without a referral from an insurance company, the tourist pays for the services on his own.

Vaccinations for travel to China are optional. You should not drink tap water. Use guaranteed safe water and drinks (boiled water, drinking water and drinks in factory packaging). Be sure to wash raw vegetables and fruits. Try to avoid food of "dubious origin", even if it looks attractive and appetizing, such as food prepared by vendors right on the street. Do not eat meat dishes that have not undergone heat treatment.

Traditional Chinese medicine is rooted in ancient times, is an independent system that includes the theory of the occurrence of diseases, diagnostic methods and methods of treatment. There are four main methods of diagnosis: inspection, listening, questioning and palpation.

As for the treatment itself, there are currently the following main methods. Firstly, it is the use of drugs of natural origin: 80% - of plant origin, the remaining 20% ​​- of animal origin and minerals. Next comes acupuncture and moxibustion. In addition to exposure to needles, cauterization or heating with wormwood is also used.

Well-known clinics in Sanya Yukang, Longevity Garden, Taiji.

first aid kit

Before the trip, form and take a first aid kit with you, which will help you with minor ailments, save you time looking for medicines and get rid of communication problems on foreign language in addition, many drugs can different countries bear different names.

General information on China

Political system. Political structure PRC - Communist regime.

Time. The whole country lives according to Beijing time, while being located in five time zones. Time difference with Moscow: in winter + 5 hours, in summer + 4 hours.

Language. Official language- Chinese. The common script is Chinese hieroglyphics.

General information on Hainan Island

O. Hainan is a huge tropical island located in the very south of China. Hainan is washed by the waters of the South China Sea. The average annual temperature is +24°С, the amount of precipitation per year is 1500 mm. The climate of Hainan Island is mild, tropical, on the island all year round summer reigns. In summer, the air temperature during the day is usually around 33 degrees.

The true gem of the island is the year-round resort town Sanya. Most of the hotels and recreation areas are located in the three main bays of the city - these are Yalongwan (Dragon Bay), Dadonghai (Great East Sea) and Sanyabei.

Visa

Entry into the territory of China is carried out on the basis of a visa issued in advance at the Consulate of China or on the basis of a group visa-free list.

Time

Time ahead of Moscow by 4 hours.

Mains voltage

Mains voltage 220 V.

Tips

Tipping is not accepted in China, but it is enough to leave change in a restaurant. For drivers and maids, it is enough to leave a purely symbolic amount.

Customs

The amount of imported foreign currency is not limited. When importing more than $ 5,000, you must declare this in the customs declaration. The amount of RMB moved across the border should not exceed 6,000 RMB. Allowed duty-free import of 600 cigarettes, alcoholic beverages not more than 1.5 liters, jewelry for personal use.

Items prohibited for import:

• weapons and items imitating weapons;
• explosives;
• drugs and psychotropic drugs;
• pornography;
• religious literature with extremist content, political materials, audio and video materials related to racial discrimination, terrorism, military topics;
• materials that may harm the politics, economy and culture of China.

• canned food (meat and fish)
• meat (fresh, dried, ice cream, sausages, frankfurters, poultry, etc.)
• fish (dried, smoked, etc.) and seafood
• vegetables fruits

It is forbidden to export historical documents, valuable objects and works of art, as well as paintings and graphics without a store receipt confirming the legality of the purchase, or an export permit from the Chinese Administrative Department for Cultural Property under the Ministry of Culture of the PRC.

Power Bank (charger) with a capacity of more than 10000 Amp (amps) cannot be exported from China. We recommend that you do not bring these chargers with you, as customs may not allow / seize the Power Bank at the departure from the country.

It is forbidden to take lighters out of China, even in luggage.

Medicines are allowed to be exported only in luggage, if there is a receipt with a seal and an export permit or a prescription.

Money

Yuan (CNY) (1 yuan = 10 jiao = 100 fen). Banknotes of 100, 50, 20, 10, 5 and 1 yuan are in circulation. The yuan exchange rate is set by the state. In colloquial speech, when denoting the price, instead of the word "yuan", "kuai" is also used, and instead of "jiao" - "mao". Yuan is in circulation in the form of paper bills and coins.

Within the PRC, circulation of foreign currency and settlement in it are prohibited. Foreign currency exchange is carried out at the branches of the Chinese Bank (Bank Of China), which are available at all airports, hotels and large stores. Currency exchange in the markets and streets is not recommended due to the increased risk of banknote substitution. Major credit cards accepted are American Express, JCB, Visa, Master Card and Diners Club. However, many expenses within the country, including transport, are paid only in cash.

Please note that when paying by cardMastercardmay have problems!

The shops

State-owned stores are open seven days a week from 9:30 to 20:30, private ones from 9:00 to 21:00, and often even longer. Markets usually open at 7:00 (some even at 4:00) and work until 10:00-12:00.

Unit of weight in China - 1 jin = 0.5 kg, the price of the product will be reported to you exactly for 1 jin.

In large state-owned stores and food stalls, prices are fixed. You have to bargain in the markets. Even if the product has a price tag, it is nothing more than a “landmark” indicating the order of the purchase price. The choice of souvenirs is huge, but many of them are of low quality. Chopsticks, beautiful china, cups, lacquer boxes, seals and scroll cases can be bought at every turn. Hangzhou and Suzhou are famous for their excellent tea and silk. Real antiques are sold, as a rule, only in state-owned stores and are expensive. When buying it, you must definitely obtain an export permit from the seller.

What to bring from Hainan Island:

• Pearl. Pearls are the pride of Hainan Island. Hainan pearls are a variety of the most famous "Nanzhu" pearl, which means southern pearl. It is generally accepted that the best pearls are mined in the South China Sea, which washes the island of Hainan.
• Tea. Rare and elite varieties of tea grow on the island, in tea houses you can try different types tea, learn about the art of brewing teas and buy various types of medicinal teas.
• Silk. Gifts purchased here for your loved ones and friends, whether it be silk clothes, silk bedding or always fashion pictures from silk, will be remembered for a long time, because the art of silk has been living for more than one millennium.
• Crystal. Crystal in Hainan is rightly called the third treasure of the island after pearls and tea. The island has the largest deposits of rock crystal in China. Hainan crystal is considered the purest, so it is used to make jewelry and even glasses for glasses. Crystal carving is highly valued. For example, the sarcophagus of Mao Zedong was made from Hainan crystal.
• Shark oil. Back in the early 20th century, a Japanese doctor discovered a special substance in shark fat - squalene, which can act as a natural antibiotic. In addition, scientists have found that shark oil contains another important compound - alkoxyglycerides, which have a powerful effect on the immune system. Among other things, shark fat is the best supplier of valuable vitamins A, E, D - these are vitamins-fighters with age-related changes in the body. They improve vision, the condition of the skin, hair, strengthen blood vessels and bone tissue.

Hotels

Mandatory deposits in hotels in China (on the day of arrival)
When checking into most hotels in China, tourists may be charged a cash deposit for the safety of the contents of the room and minibar. Upon check-out from the hotel, the deposit is fully returned to tourists. The deposit must be paid on the day of arrival. The deposit can be made either in cash or blocked from a bank card*. Visa, Mastercard, Maestro cards are accepted.

*Attention! In the case of a bank card, when the funds are released by the hotel, the transaction does not go through immediately and in some cases can last 30 days (funds are returned to the owner's account within a month).

You are not allowed to bring your own drinks into the hotel restaurant.

It is not allowed to take food taken from the buffet outside the restaurant.

Beaches

All beaches in Hainan are municipal, when choosing a hotel, pay attention to the description, not all hotels have their own beach area with free sunbeds and umbrellas.

A tan. It is better to sunbathe before 11 am, otherwise overheating and sunburn threaten. Excessive exposure to the sun can ruin your entire vacation. Use sunscreen with high UV protection. Do not neglect hats, being in the sun for a long time

Transport

The main means of transportation in China are buses and taxis. To move around the city, it is better to use a taxi. On the roof of the car there is a sign "TAXI", and on the glass there is a payment for 1 km of the way, payment is made according to the meter. The fare for a taxi less than 2 km is 10 yuan, then 2 yuan for each kilometer. During holidays, the fare increases by 5 yuan.

The bus is the most economical mode of transport, bus routes provide connections throughout Sanya and the suburbs.

Main shuttle buses:

• Bus number 2: East station - Dadonghai - city center - Technical school
  Dadonghai Square - Xiazhi Department Store - Luhuitou Square - Sanya City Hall (Shidai Hai'an Bar Street) - First Market Crossing (Sanya International Trade Square) - Yifan Department Store - Public Parking Lot (Pedestrian Street) - City People's Hospital - Mingzhu Department Store - Nongken Hospital
• Bus No.15: Yalongbei Bay - Dadonghai Bay - City Center - Sanyabei Bay - West Station
  Yalunbey Bay - Club Hotel sea ​​world- Yalongbei Square - LiuPang Village - TianDu Village - NonSha Village - OjiaYuan Village - East Station - Dadonghai Bay - Palm Hotel - Luhuitou Square - Sanya Town Hall (Bar Street) - Gangmen Village - Practice High School - People's Insurance Company - Taixing Hotel - Hotel Central Asia - Chinese Medicine Hospital - Shuili Building - General Parking (Pedestrian Street) - Red Salt Restaurant - TianDu Hotel - Chinese Bank - ShenYi Hotel (Sanyabei Bay) - Zingwei Hotel - 425 Hospital - Friendship Street - Nongken Hospital - West Station

Rent a Car
Since the international driving license is not valid in China, car rental is only possible "complete" with a driver. This is all the more convenient because driving in China is, to put it mildly, specific.

culture

Behavior rules. China is a country with centuries old traditions and culture, so it is better not to violate social and religious norms so as not to offend the locals.

• You can not photograph military, strategic objects and government buildings, as well as people without first asking their permission.
• In China, it is not recommended to argue about political topics, especially about Mao Zedong, student unrest, and so on.
• You can not express dissatisfaction with the culture and history of China, as well as show disrespect for them.
• You can't litter, you can be fined for it.
• Do not show aggression or irritability towards the Chinese.
• Most Chinese people are friendly towards tourists, so be prepared for the fact that many locals will greet you and maybe even point the finger - react to this calmly.
• It is not allowed to touch a woman, take her by the arm.
• It is not customary to open the door in front of a woman or give her a place, because. women and men in China have equal rights.
• You should refrain from smoking in hotels, parks, squares and on the street, and drinking alcoholic beverages is also prohibited in these places.
• Take food with chopsticks from a plate should be silent.
• Noodles need to be pulled in with noise - this is what all the Chinese do, this indicates how tasty you are.
• You can’t stick chopsticks (or appliances) vertically into a bowl of food - this resembles incense smoking in a temple, and therefore evokes thoughts of a transition to another world.
• In no case should you string pieces of food on sticks - this will offend every Chinese.

Phones

Upon arrival in China, it is most profitable to buy a local SIM card, because. calls will cost less than if you call from the hotel. cellular distributed in China almost throughout the territory. When buying a SIM card, you should make sure that the selected tariff plan has international roaming. In addition, it is better to ask the seller on the spot to activate it, because. doing it yourself can be difficult without knowing Chinese. You can buy a SIM card at China Telecom, China Mobile, China Unicom offices. You can also purchase cards for international calls with per-minute payment.

For calls to Russia, you need to dial 007 (Russian code) + city code + the phone number you need.

When dialing a Chinese landline number from your mobile phone you need to dial: + 7 + 86 (China code) + area code + the phone number you need.

Useful Phones

• International Help Desk (in English): 115
• Police and rescue service: 110
• Fire Department: 119
• Ambulance: 120
• Traffic police: 122
• Information Service for Foreigners in Critical Situations:
  in Shanghai 8-10-86-21-6-439-06-30,
  in Guangzhou 8-10-86-20-8-667-74-22

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