Post by kingdavid2012 on Jul 31, 2012 4:48:38 GMT
I've been to China last year.Want to chare my experience with all guys
There are a lot of different things to think about before you go, and some things that you have to do before you even set foot in the airport. For many countries, American citizens don't need a visa, but you will need to get one in advance before taking off for China. Visas are just one of the many things for which you'll want to prepare. Read on to uncover more helpful preparation tips.
First you need to take care of Passports and Visas.You probably already know you need to have a valid passport for visiting China. But you also need an appropriate visa. Visas are issued by the Chinese embassy or consulate general serving your area. You can deal in person with the embassy or consulate, or you can ask your travel agent to manage the process for you. Special visa agents can also arrange your visa for you (for agents, google search "get china visa") but these services will cost extra on top of the $50 visa itself.
Another thing I want to say is Money Matters.When I first started traveling, the travelers' check was THE way to carry money around. Now with the prevalence of ATMs and credit cards, there are more convenient ways to make your purchases. Having a little advance notice of the denomination of the Chinese currency can also help you prepare for your trip.
Of course Packing is a must. There is so much shopping to do, most travelers have no problem filling up their suitcases on the way home. So don't bring too much with you - you really don't need that much.
That said, there are a few essentials you should have along with you. As the saying goes, if you don't want it to rain, bring an umbrella. My theory is be prepared on the health front and bring along a first aid kit so you don't have to worry about minor illnesses should they pop up. If you have it with you, hopefully you won't need it.
There are a lot of different things to think about before you go, and some things that you have to do before you even set foot in the airport. For many countries, American citizens don't need a visa, but you will need to get one in advance before taking off for China. Visas are just one of the many things for which you'll want to prepare. Read on to uncover more helpful preparation tips.
First you need to take care of Passports and Visas.You probably already know you need to have a valid passport for visiting China. But you also need an appropriate visa. Visas are issued by the Chinese embassy or consulate general serving your area. You can deal in person with the embassy or consulate, or you can ask your travel agent to manage the process for you. Special visa agents can also arrange your visa for you (for agents, google search "get china visa") but these services will cost extra on top of the $50 visa itself.
Another thing I want to say is Money Matters.When I first started traveling, the travelers' check was THE way to carry money around. Now with the prevalence of ATMs and credit cards, there are more convenient ways to make your purchases. Having a little advance notice of the denomination of the Chinese currency can also help you prepare for your trip.
Of course Packing is a must. There is so much shopping to do, most travelers have no problem filling up their suitcases on the way home. So don't bring too much with you - you really don't need that much.
That said, there are a few essentials you should have along with you. As the saying goes, if you don't want it to rain, bring an umbrella. My theory is be prepared on the health front and bring along a first aid kit so you don't have to worry about minor illnesses should they pop up. If you have it with you, hopefully you won't need it.