 Travel Tips ( know before you go )  Good preparation can make a Xi’an and even China Tour more enjoyable and care free. The following information will help clarify what to expect on your Xi’an and even whole China travel vacations.  What you need to do before travel to China?  Flights to China  Passport & China Visa  Arrival Procedures Baggage  Inoculation Medication & many more things:

 Make sure that you have 1) your valid passport ready, and 2) obtain the right China visa. 3) Check your name spellings on your airline tickets to make sure it matches EXACTLY on your passport. 4) Check the weather in the places you are going to visit in China and pack your baggage light and smart. 5) Call the airline related to get your seat pre-assigned and your special dietary request placed as soon as you receive your airline tickets.  Make two copies of your passport identification page. This will facilitate replacement if your passport is lost or stolen. Leave one copy at home with friends or relatives. Carry the other one along with a passport size photo with you in a separate place from your passport. Leave a copy of your China Tour itinerary and contact information with family or friends at home so that you can be contacted in case of an emergency.

 Contact the airline concerned to confirm the flight number and any possible schedule changes prior to leaving for the airport. Connecting passengers should verify, at the time of check-in, that luggage can be checked through to your China destination. For transpacific flights, you must check in at least three hours prior to the scheduled departure time. Please check the detailed Air China Flight Schedule for your China Tours..  Note: For transpacific flight, you must check-in at least three (3) hours ahead of departure time. It takes at least one (1) hour to clear customs and claim your checked baggage.  For domestic flight, you must check in at least two (2) hours prior to departure time. Most airline tickets are issued using a special fare which cannot be changed or canceled without incurring additional cost. Should you lose or misplace your tickets while traveling, you should immediately notify the airline. In most cases the airline will have you complete a Lost Ticket Indemnity Form, and for a fee, issue replacement tickets.  Additional airline fees Additional airline fees may apply at check-in. Fees may be charged by airlines for services such as preferred seat selection and baggage handling. Please note that fees are determined by the airline you check in with and may change at any time. Additional overweight baggage fees are charged and vary by airline. Please check with your airline for weight restrictions.

 All foreign nationals traveling to the People's Republic of China must travel on a valid passport with at least six(6) months remaining validity after the entry date into China. A tourist visa must be obtained prior to entering the PRC.

 Xi'an tour guide representative will greet you once you have cleared the Customs area at Xi’an airport. After baggage claiming, Please look for the sign of your name. If you prefer to take a taxi instead of using our transfer, the metered taxicab from Xi’an xianyang international Airport to your Xi’an hotel costs about $25 depending on the traffic, but if taxi without meter, about $25 to $33 will be charged.

 Always remember, "He who would travel happily must travel light". We strongly recommend you travel with one piece of checked luggage, one carry-on bag, and one personal item per person.  China domestic flights are restrictive. You are allowed only one piece of checked baggage, and that must not exceed 20 pounds per person. In addition, you are allowed one carry-on bag not to exceed 5 pounds, and one personal item such as a purse or camera bag. The carry-on must fit in the overhead bin or under the seat. The airport authorities seldom weigh your carry-on baggage, but the size of it does matter, particularly when the flight is full. This is the rule. Sometimes it is enforced strictly and sometimes it is not - depending on the local airport and how full the flight is. The checked-baggage rule, allowing only one piece and its weight allowance are usually enforced, particularly in the inland cities.  Overweight luggage in excess of allowances will incur excess baggage charges payable on site by the passenger. For domestic China flights, you may be asked by the airline to pay fees of approximately $2 to $4 per pound in excess of the weight limit.

 Whatever transportation means you are using, you’d better make your luggage locked for the security issue. So at least prepare locks for the main compartment of each bag and any lock will do.  Liquids & gels over 100 ml must be packed in checked luggage at all airports in China.  Baggage Precautions A copy of your itinerary and contact information should also go in an outside pocket of your luggage. Never check luggage containing prohibited items (i.e. lighters), valuables (i.e. cash, jewelry, and cameras), fragile items (i.e. undeveloped film, bottles, eyeglasses) or critical items (i.e. medicines).

 Inoculation is not mandatory for your China travel. However, we remind you that traveling in China does require certain precautions. Most seasoned travelers get immunized for Hepatitis A&B and Tetanus. Note we are not in the position to tell you that you should or should not take certain inoculation. We, therefore, highly recommend that you consult your family doctor to verify your particular needs, or contact your local Travel Clinic for their professional advice. You can locate a Travel Clinic in your area by a Google search using keyword “Travel Clinic” or look at your local Yellow Pages. Some shots need to be taken well in advance. For the latest overseas travel health information, please contact the Center of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

 If you take prescription medication, be sure to bring enough to last the entire trip. Keep these medications with you and do not pack them in checked baggage.  Long-term travel overseas might cause tourists to develop stomach upset; a change in water, food, sleep habits and/or climate may all cause discomfort. Bring anti-diarrhea medications such as Imodium and Lomotil just in case.

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