China tour guide

1. why travel with us
2. Before travel
2.1 Things you should know about China:

What are the most popular destinations in China?Is bike riding a good way of exploring city life in China?I'm quite interested in trekking; could you give me some information on mountains in China?What lawful rights, interests and obligations are foreigners entitled to in China?How do foreigners go about protecting their rights and interests?


2.2 Things you should know before travel

Do I need visa to visit China?How to get a Chinese visa?For our visas, do we need something from you stating we are traveling with your tour company?My China trip starts in 6 months. Could you tell me when I should apply for my Visa?Do I need visa for visit to Hong Kong?Do I need a visa to enter Macau as a traveler?I notice you also organize tours to regional countries around China, so can you handle the Visas for us?Is it safe to travel in China?What is the best way to visit China - join a pre-packaged tour or travel independently?When is the best time to visit China?Do I need vaccinations to enter China?What health condition do I need to travel to China? Do I need to bring my medical record?What should I pack?May I take Chinese currency to China for my convenience?

3.Reservations
3.1 Making a Reservation:

What tours do you have available?On what dates are tours available?Can I join a group once in China, or must such arrangements be made beforehand?How can I make a reservation?When should I book my tour?How long will it be before my reservation is confirmed?Should I make a reservation with you first, or with an airline?Do I need to check my arrangements before traveling?


3.2 Quotation:

What does the quotation include and exclude?Does the quoted price include my airfare? If not, could you quote a tour price including airfare or just the air fare we could add on to the tour price? What is your price for Children?What is the single room supplement? Is this fee already included in the season quotation or should I add it to the season quote?I want to verify that once this itinerary is confirmed with all of the dates selected and hotels confirmed that the price cannot change. I would want to be sure that our trip was completely secure and was not going to go up in price. Is the November the high season or the low season?


3.3 Payment & Insurance:

Is there any fee using TravelChinaGuide.com service?Do you accept credit cards?How can I do a wire transfer as you require?Is travel insurance necessary?What kind of insurance can you offer us if we book a tour with you? Is it enough for a traveler to buy only Travel Agencies' Liability Insurance?

4. When Traveling
4.1 Accommodation:

What are the hotels in China like?Are there English-speaking people working at the hotel?Is the tap water in Chinese hotels drinkable?Are there swimming pools available at the hotels your recommend?What kind of laundry arrangements do hotels have?How do Chinese hotels keep tourists in touch with the outside world?Is Internet access available in hotels in China?Can you confirm for me a non-smoking hotel room?When can I check-in & check-out of the hotel? What are the procedures of them?What about child rates in the hotel?How do foreigners make reservations at Chinese hotels?


4.2 Dining:

What do B, L and D stand for in your itineraries?Are the meals shown in the itinerary pre-arranged or could we make our own orders when we sit down at the table?What kind of meals will be available on tour?Do you provide vegetarian (including no chicken or seafood) meals?Do we share large tables with other people?Do we have our meals with our guides?Can I arrange my own meals rather than the pre-arranged restaurants in the tours?What are the suggestions for dinners that are not included in the program?Can you give us an idea of how much Chinese Yuan we will need for meals during our tour? Do they accept credit cards?


4.3 Transportation:

Are you able to request window or aisle seating on our domestic flights?If our tour guide cannot enter through the airport terminal security checkpoint how will we know where the gate is located?What should I do if my flight is cancelled or delayed? Who can I call for help?When should I arrive at the airport so that I will have enough time for boarding?What about airport tax for Hong Kong?What is the airport tax in China?Can you guarantee that the flights inside China will use western aircraft, not Russian aircraft?What is train travel like in China?In the soft sleeping carriage, are there private compartments for two? Are there bathroom and/or toilet facilities on the train?What about taxis in China?


4.4 Money:

What currency should I bring?Can credit card be used in China?Where can I change money for Chinese Yuan in China?Can I withdraw money at any time by using an ATM?Can I use USD or CNY (Chinese Yuan) in Hong Kong?Money Matters.


4.5 Guide:

Could you give me some information about the tour guides?Do you arrange a guide to accompany us throughout the tour?Does the tour guide speak English?Will a guide pick us up at the airport (or railway station)? How will I know where to find the guide when I arrive?Will we have a guide take us to the airport (or railway station)?How many hours per day will your guide be with me?


4.6 Tipping & Shopping:

What is tipping practice for visitors to China?Do I have to tip when join an organized tour?Will the tour guide allow us to decide whether or not we want to see any factories or stores?Can you give us some tips for shopping in China?What cautions should foreigners take when buying Chinese antiques?


4.7 Luggage:

How much luggage can I take on Chinese domestic flights?Can I carry soft drinks with me on board planes?For Chinese domestic flights passengers For passengers heading for USA and Canada


4.8 Emergency:

How to handle loss of properties or theft?What should I do if I lose my passport when traveling in China?What should I do if I can not find my guide after my arrival?How can I get my Visa extended during my China tour?


4.9 Others:

Do you require any special dress code for the Beijing Duck dinner and the Opera and any other places?How to dial to China?What tour programs are available at night?Can I use my electric appliances in China?Can I use my mobile phone in China? Can I buy GSM SIM card in China? Can I rent a mobile phone in China?Is it convenient to make phone calls in China? What kind of phone card is available to foreign travelers?