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| [ Visa ] 1. Do I have to apply a visa to visit China? A visa is a travel document issued by the destination country, which grants permission for the visitor to be in that country. China visas are required for visitors of non-Chinese nationality, whether for business or tourism. But if you travel in Hong Kong or Macao for less than 30 days, the visas are not required.Top 2. What type of visa do I need to apply for? Before you travel to China, you need a valid visa to entry China. "L" Visa is issued to an alien who comes to China for sightseeing or visiting family members/friends. A tourist visa, issued to aliens who come to China for sightseeing and visiting relatives, is marked with "L" in the many kinds of Chinese visas. Visa L is characterized by a short duration of stay, usually 30 days, no more than 90 days, and could not be extended upon expiration.Top 3. What kinds of documents are needed to apply for a China visa? Visas for individual travel to China are quite easy to get. You have to send your application to the consular section of the Chinese Embassy. The process usually takes 5-7 working days. The following documents are needed to apply for the visa: Note: Please fill in the visa application form faithfully, completely and clearly, or possibly your visa application will be refused and accordingly make your oversea trip protracted. Once you book tour with our company, we will send a formal Invitation Letter to you to apply for the visa, which will save much more time.Top 4. How long is a China visa for a period of validity? The Validity of Single-entry China visas is 3 months after the issuing date, and the duration of stay is 30 days, which is enough for a normal tourist.Top 5. How far in advance do I need to apply for my visa? You can apply anytime as long as it's within 90 days from entry date. For single-entry China visas, you should normally apply for your visa three to four weeks prior to departure.Top [ Reservation ] 1. How to book with China wonder Tours? We suggest that you book tour from our company as early as possible so that we can confirm everything according to your require. You can do it directly online, just by selecting your desired tour package from our website. 1) Upon receiving your booking request, one of China Wonder Tours experienced travel consultants will start to assist you in building a pleasant travel plan according to your special requirements and interests within 23.5 hours. 2) Upon the receipt of a non-refundable deposit of $50 - $150 (according to different tour plan) per person from you, we'll secure your reservation and process your final booking immediately. 3) It is highly recommended that your tour reservation be made 30 days prior to the actual traveling date. A full payment by credit card is required 15 days prior to your actual arrival date. 4) When your booking is confirmed, we will send you a confirmation letter informing you with the proposed flights, hotels, and tours in details. If any conditions should change after the confirmation, China Wonder Tours reserves the right to make changes and provide you with the similar alternative options.Top 2. Do you accept credit cards? As soon as we receive a deposit from you, we will book everything for you and send a formal Confirmation Letter to you to confirm each item. We do accept credit cards, such as VISA, MasterCard, American Express and Diners Club. You can also purchase the tour through Wire Transfer or Western Union.Top 3. Does your price include airfare? Our prices only include airfare of China domestic flights, so you have to settle your international flights beforehand. Generally speaking, passengers can get a reasonable discount if they purchase the tickets from the departure city/country.Top 4. What is your price for children? Our policy regarding discounts for children varies according to tour requested. When you post your booking request, please state the number of children and also their age. We give discounts on some of our sightseeing tours and on some river cruises. For details please contact or service staff. Usually children under the age of 12 get a 50% discount on all flights. They also can stay for free in the hotel room of their parents, if no extra bed is needed. Children younger than two even pay only 10% for all flights. Infants fly for free. All children over the age of 12 are considered as an adult. Any child over the age of 12 is considered an adult by the travel agency and hotel industry. Children no more than 2 years of age only pay 10% for the flight booking. Free baby cots for babies.Top [ Payment ] 1. Can I pay for my tour through the telephone instead using fax? It is a pity that we are not able to take orders for our customers through the telephone because we have to relay a formal Credit Card Authorization Form with customers signature to the Bank of China. You can scan the payment form and send it to us by e-mail, or fax it directly. Please attach a copy of both sides of your credit card. Otherwise, we have no right to charge money from your card.Top 2. When will the deposit be charged to my credit card? If you have satisfied with the itinerary and quotation we customized for you, please state in an email to confirm with us that you accept them. Then we will send you a "Credit Card Authorization Form" or account of "Wire Transfer" and "Western Union" for your initial deposit payment. But for some late reservations, we will not charge deposit from you until we can confirm the reservation for you.Top 3. What are possible payment methods? We accept three ways of payment: 1) credit card; Remark: If you want to pay by credit card, there will be 3% service surcharge, directly charged by the Bank of China for each credit card payment 2) wire transfer (bank transfer); 3) Western Union transfer. 4Paypal Detailed payment guide will be sent to you via email by your travel consultant Top 4. When will I need to make final payment? The final payment for your China tour is required 30 days prior to the departure date. You needn't fill out another Credit Card Authorization Form again, the balance and the date of the final payment has been authorized by you in the original form. But we will not charge it before the appointed date.Top [After payment] 1. What proof will I get from you after I send the payment? The Financial Department will provide you a voucher or invoice through e-mail.Top 2. Why is the money you charged from my card more than the amount you quoted for me? The following two reasons may explain this phenomenon: (1). The exchange rate we use between Chinese RMB and US Dollar may be slight different from the one the Bank of China issues when we charge money from your card. (2). your credit card issuing bank may probably charge you a 2-3% fee for foreign currency exchange.Top [Travel Tips] 1. When is the best time to visit China? China is a vast country with wide-ranging climatic conditions, generally and traditionally, April, May, early June, September, October and early November are the best time to visit China. They are actually the traditional Peak Seasons in China travel industry. While, if you are traveling at other time of the year, you can enjoy not only lower prices, but also a leisure pace during the journey. Thus you make a decision about the best time to visit should be based on the regions you plan to tour and the kind of weather you enjoy.Top 2. Can I customize my tour? We know that travelers today call for a much more flexible travel experience. Our tour operator considers planning the tip to be a part of that experience, which begins with your first email. On our website:www.chinawondertours.com provide many tailor-made programs that include activities and events that are of particular interest to you. We will make every effort to take care of all the aspects of your tour.Top 3. What is the luggage allowance for domestic airline? According to the regulations of the General Administration of Civil Aviation of China, the free baggage allowance within China is 20kg (44 pounds) for the economy class, 30kg (66pounds) for the business class, plus limited carry-on luggage. Excess baggage charges are the sole responsibility of the clients. Regulations within China specify that all suitcases must have a locking device attached Failure to follow this regulation may result in refusal by airport staff to load suitcases onto the aircraft.Top 4. What clothes should I pack? Your packing list depends on the time and destinations you visit in China. Take leisurewear which will keep you relaxed and comfortable when you travel, like jackets, sportswear, jogging shoes and playsuit. In summer, bring several T-shirts and cool pants. Do not forget to bring sunglasses, suntan oil, and a summer hat. If you come across winter in China, be sure to keep warm. Hats, scarves, masks, gloves and down clothes, lip balm are indispensable, but remember to keep them light and portable. Finally, rainwear and an umbrella are good protection on rainy and snowy days. Include some clothes for those more formal occasions you may want to attend, such as a show, banquet or cruise.Top 5. What medicines should I bring? We suggest that you take some pain killers, anti-inflammatory prescriptions and medicines for cold, fever and diarrhea while traveling. If you take some tour at a high altitude, highly recommend you to take some travel pill or anti-nausea medicine along. If you travel in some remote areas, remember to take some anti-mosquito spray, cream or lotion. In addition, medicines for preventing sunstroke in summer are all necessary.Top 6. Do I need vaccinations to enter China? No vaccinations are currently required to enter China, unless you come from or through a yellow fever infected area. Highly recommend taking along the international certificate of vaccination lest it is required when you pass the customs.Top | |||||
