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What to Pack
Unless you’re going to be staying in big cities like Beijing, Shanghai or Hong Kong, bring along most of what you would need in the way of medicines, cosmetics, toiletries and so on. And if you’re using something even slightly hard to find, bring it along even if you’re not planning to budge from Beijing. Much of China, especially rural areas, is low on items commonly found in Western markets.
As far as clothing is concerned, keep in mind where you’re going and at what time of the year. Most parts of China- particularly Central, Southern and Northern China- have very hot, humid summers, for which light cottons are best. Winter, almost throughout the country, is severe and you should go well armed with woollens enough to face sub-arctic temperatures well below zero.
One thing you should carry with you- and this may appear strange to some- is a pair of chopsticks, or any other cutlery, as those used in many smaller eateries are badly washed and can cause stomach trouble, at the very least.
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Travel Documents
Apart from nationals of Japan, Singapore and Brunei, all foreign nationals need a valid visa to enter the People’s Republic of China; visas can be obtained from Chinese Embassies and Consulates worldwide. Single entry visas must be used within three months of issue and are usually valid for 30 days. The duration can be longer in the off-season; summer time visas, therefore, are usually for 30 days. Business visas are valid for three months and can be issued for multiple entries. For business, student and work visas, you require an invitation. Visa extensions are granted by the Foreign Affairs section of the Public Security Bureau; please note that after the first extension, the successive ones are progressively more and more difficult to obtain.
If you are visiting just Hong Kong, it is possible to get a14 day visa on arrival for Indian nationals. Most other nationals including citizens of the EU, Australia, New Zealand, the USA and Canada, do not need visa and can enter and stay in Hong Kong for 90 days.
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Tourist info Centers
The organization in charge of promoting tourism in China is the CITS, which is also the state-accredited tourist agency and tour operator. It isn’t as active or as efficient as it could have been, unfortunately. However, if you need information, it’s worthwhile paying a visit to the CITS office, or the offices of its affiliated organization, the CYTS or CTS. One good thing about these two offices is that they have tourist brochures and leaflets in English, and sometimes you might find a staff member who can speak English- a boon at any time.
There are a number of private tour operators and travel agents too, from whom you can get information and who can arrange travel and accommodation for you. Check on this site to see if you some of them have stores here.
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