Welcome To Newmark Adventure Tours
Gateway to Karst Tiankengs in China
unique destinations ~ peace-of-mind ~ value priced ~ cross culture ~ eco-friendly
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Welcome To Newmark Adventure Tours Gateway to Karst Tiankengs in China unique destinations ~ peace-of-mind ~ value priced ~ cross culture ~ eco-friendly |
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The United States State Department Travel Tips from Central Disease Control Guangxi China Caves Expedition 2000 An on-line map source at InfoHub.com Useful information when traveling to China: Travel Document: You must have a Passport which is valid for at least 6 months after the date of departure. To enter China, you'll need a China entry Visa. Airport Tax Airport departure tax in China is RMB50.00 (appx. US$6.50) for domestic flights, RMB90.00 (appx. US$11.50) for International flights. Airport departure taxes vary by location and are subject to change. Rate quoted here is valid at the time of travel. Please note China airport tax is included in your tour cost.
Within China, passengers are allowed one piece of check-in luggage per flight, up to 44 lbs. and one carry-on baggage with combined total dimension not exceeding 45 inches around. Check-in luggage must have a lock and baggage tag showing the name and contact of the owner. Baggage without a lock may be fused for transport. To avoid overloading your suitcase, the less the better. Pack cloth for the weather: all-season jacket, raincoat or umbrella, and comfortable walking shoes are a must. We suggest you may include one night's essentials in your carry-on bag to avoid inconvenience in case of loss or delayed flight. Important: Sometimes our representatives cannot enter the luggage claim area. Luggage Carts are available in all airports (free of charge). Please do not hesitate to use them. After collecting your own luggage, please proceed to the exit area and join your Newmark Adventure Tours guide/representative. They will then collect your luggage for transportation to your hotel. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience; however we do not have any control over China Airport procedures.
Foreign visitors are allowed to bring one carton of cigarettes, one 750 ml bottle alcohol. No limit on self-use medicine, money, camera/camcorder or film. Professional camera or camcorder without a permit is not allowed. Merchandise labeled as "cultural relic" may not be take out of China without evidence of official approval for export. Save all currency exchange vouchers and all receipts for major purchases as these may be required for presentation at exit and also when exchanging Chinese currency back into US dollars. Keep travel documents, passport, personal necessities and valuables within your reach at all times. Remember NOT to pack them in your check-in luggage.
Chinese currency is called Ren Min Bi (RMB), usually called Yuan. You can exchange your country currency into Chinese currency in The Bank of China, all hotels, airports, friendship stores and other shopping areas. It is suggested that you carry part cash ($1, $5, $20). As of August 2001,
China's electrical system operates at 220 volts. Please bring your own voltage converter and adapter.
Three meals a day are included in our tour package. With the included dinners you may have 1 glass of local beer and 1 glass of soft drink. Also included are tea and water. Bottled water and additional soft drinks or beer will be at an additional cost to you. The severs will also advise you of this before they serve you the additional drink/water and will collect money at the same time. Tap water is not drinkable in China. Drinking water and other drinks can be purchased from stores and hotels.
China has 28 provinces and 28 major dialects; but the official Chinese language is Mandarin. To make your trip more interesting and fruitful, you may want to learn some of the most useful phrases in Mandarin.
No special medical shots are required with the exceptional of anyone traveling to or via an infected area. Due to the length of the trip and diverse geological conditions, it is best to consult your doctor before departure. In case of illness, you may contact a doctor or call by the hotel.
Please note that tips are not included in you tour cost, as they are customary and not mandatory. Our local and national guides try their best to accommodate and make your trip trouble-free. Please show your appreciation to the local guide, national guide and drivers. We suggest tipping as following: US$1.00 per room to hotel porter. กก กก Copyright © 2004. Newmark Adventure Tour. All Rights Reserved. |
