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Frequently Asked Questions
1. How do I reserve a tour ?
Print out a reservation form from our web site, fill out the form, fax it to our office directly
by 415-459-7551, then mail us the form and the deposit of $200/pp. We will call you once
it is confirmed.
2. How do I apply for China visa ?
Print out a Visa Application form from our web site and fill out the form, them FedEx us 1
of your recent passport photo together with your passport and the application form.
Call us before you FedEx us the passport. The visa will be good for 3 month.
3. Do we need to have shots before going to China ?
No shots are required by the Chinese government for tourists, unless you are otherwise
advised by your physician.
4. Do we need visa to go to Hong Kong ?
There is no need of visa for American citizen to go to Hong Kong.
5. Do we need special permit to go to Tibet ?
Tourist is required to have special tour permit from the Tibet Tourism Bureau, travel
agencies usually can arrange that for you if you put deposit 60 days ahead of schedule.
6. What is the time difference between Beijing and San Francisco ?
Beijing is 15 hours ahead of San Francisco in Summer Time, and 16 hours ahead of
San Francisco in Winter Time. There is only 1 time zone in China, that is Beijing Time.
7. What is the exchange rate between US dollars and Chinese Yuan ?
$1 equals 8.3 yuan, you can change your money in every hotel in China, there should be
a money exchange counter next to the front desk always.
8. How much luggage I can carry when traveling to and in China ?
When traveling inside China, each passenger will be allowed to have one checked luggage
of 44 pounds per person. On an international flight, you are allowed to have two pieces
of checked luggage weighing up to 70 pounds per piece. Hence, you might want to do
your souvenir shopping around the end of your trip.
9. What is the electricity voltage in China ?
Electric voltage is 220 V in China, so you might have to take converter if you have
any electric appliances.
10. Can we drink the water directly from the tap ?
No, you are advised not to drink the water directly from the tap in the hotel room,
hotel usually offers 2 bottles of drinkable water for each room every day. Otherwise you
are able to buy them in the hotel shop.
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