Visit China Q+A - for all questions about visiting the Middle Kingdom!! - Page 3

cydevil · September 7th, 2005, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bitxofo

Any more info, please?

Thanks!!

Why don't you just take the rail? Most trips are overnight, so you can save on lodging, and you can check your bags in the station in case you want to travel around the city first before checking in a hotel.

sages · September 7th, 2005, 01:22 PM

I suggest you open a new thread,maybe others didn't notice this thread.

Tom_Green · October 8th, 2005, 10:54 PM

During my time in Hong Kong i visited the Chinese tourism board. They gave me a map of Shenzhen and on the other side of the map they listed interesting things you can do in Shenzhen. One thing was very interesting. You can visit a kindergarden in Shenzhen. My question is why? What`s so interesting to visit a kindergarden? I don`t know the answer maybe there is something special i don`t know.

My second question concerns the visa. I am from Germany and i made my visa in Hong Kong for China. It took much time and for 3 days i couldn`t leave Hong Kong because they had my passport. My question is: Will something change in the future? Visas are stupid. It`s not like i am from an enemy country or something.

YelloPerilo · October 9th, 2005, 04:34 PM

Well, Chinese from the Mainland have to apply for a Visa as well, when they want to visit Germany. And I don't think that Mainland Chinese are enemies of Germany as well.

Sen · October 9th, 2005, 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom_Green

During my time in Hong Kong i visited the Chinese tourism board. They gave me a map of Shenzhen and on the other side of the map they listed interesting things you can do in Shenzhen. One thing was very interesting. You can visit a kindergarden in Shenzhen. My question is why? What`s so interesting to visit a kindergarden? I don`t know the answer maybe there is something special i don`t know.

My second question concerns the visa. I am from Germany and i made my visa in Hong Kong for China. It took much time and for 3 days i couldn`t leave Hong Kong because they had my passport. My question is: Will something change in the future? Visas are stupid. It`s not like i am from an enemy country or something.

the problem is that many countries dont want to allow Chinese citizens to enter their countries without obtaining visas, probably because of political concern and illegal immigration.

and you know visa-free agreements have to be signed by both countries involved.

sky_high · October 10th, 2005, 07:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom_Green

During my time in Hong Kong i visited the Chinese tourism board. They gave me a map of Shenzhen and on the other side of the map they listed interesting things you can do in Shenzhen. One thing was very interesting. You can visit a kindergarden in Shenzhen. My question is why? What`s so interesting to visit a kindergarden? I don`t know the answer maybe there is something special i don`t know.

My second question concerns the visa. I am from Germany and i made my visa in Hong Kong for China. It took much time and for 3 days i couldn`t leave Hong Kong because they had my passport. My question is: Will something change in the future? Visas are stupid. It`s not like i am from an enemy country or something.

i agree Sen's comment, it is about both side of two countries. It is really easy for you to obtain a CHinese visa with few days and few dollars.
For all mainland Chinese to obtain visa is a such big thing even though the situation gets better (change from impossbile to possible). However, may due to small portion of illegal Chinese, to obtain visa for many country in EU, such as German, Netherlands is a such drama.

I had a such painful experience to go to Netherlands for visiting friend after a conference in Cezch. The entire application took me 6 weeks with extremly uncomfortable questions, such as my job contract, my salary, my bank account, my parents (what a hell to do with my parents!!!!)...... of course, the return air tickets and insurance..... My friend in Netherlands also need face to questions, such as how did we know, where we met, how long we know each other..... It was full of discriminations . Moreover, I am always questioned at airport with a funny looks from the officer, plus I have to spent a day to deal with foreign police there to report my arrival (OMG, I only spend 4 days there). Whle I left airport the officer there again gave me a 'special care'. I told myself at end 'what a holiday in Nehterlands!!!!' and I told my dear friend (his is a Dutch). I will NEVER come back to that country. I do not need spend own my time and money to have holiday like that. S

Tom_Green · October 11th, 2005, 06:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sky_high

i agree Sen's comment, it is about both side of two countries. It is really easy for you to obtain a CHinese visa with few days and few dollars.
For all mainland Chinese to obtain visa is a such big thing even though the situation gets better (change from impossbile to possible). However, may due to small portion of illegal Chinese, to obtain visa for many country in EU, such as German, Netherlands is a such drama.

I had a such painful experience to go to Netherlands for visiting friend after a conference in Cezch. The entire application took me 6 weeks with extremly uncomfortable questions, such as my job contract, my salary, my bank account, my parents (what a hell to do with my parents!!!!)...... of course, the return air tickets and insurance..... My friend in Netherlands also need face to questions, such as how did we know, where we met, how long we know each other..... It was full of discriminations . Moreover, I am always questioned at airport with a funny looks from the officer, plus I have to spent a day to deal with foreign police there to report my arrival (OMG, I only spend 4 days there). Whle I left airport the officer there again gave me a 'special care'. I told myself at end 'what a holiday in Nehterlands!!!!' and I told my dear friend (his is a Dutch). I will NEVER come back to that country. I do not need spend own my time and money to have holiday like that. S

How long was it ago ? I met some Chinese in the train. They travelled through Germany and than to Rome.

I believe it must be more easy now for a Chinese to get a Visa to Germany.

The problem i have is not as big as yours but it is still difficult for me to get a Visa for China in Germany. I must travel around 400km to the Chinese embassy.

didu · October 12th, 2005, 09:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom_Green

The problem i have is not as big as yours but it is still difficult for me to get a Visa for China in Germany. I must travel around 400km to the Chinese embassy.

Maybe you can ask the Chinese government to open up a consulate in your
hometown ...

YelloPerilo · October 12th, 2005, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom_Green

How long was it ago ? I met some Chinese in the train. They travelled through Germany and than to Rome.

I believe it must be more easy now for a Chinese to get a Visa to Germany.

The problem i have is not as big as yours but it is still difficult for me to get a Visa for China in Germany. I must travel around 400km to the Chinese embassy.

You can send them your Passport.

Wo wohnst Du denn? Generalkonsulate gibt es ziemlich viele.

Antragsformular zum Runterladen:
http://www.china-botschaft.de/det/qz/t92286.htm

Visa-Abteilung:
http://www.china-botschaft.de/det/qz/default.htm

Tom_Green · October 12th, 2005, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YelloPerilo

You can send them your Passport.

Wo wohnst Du denn? Generalkonsulate gibt es ziemlich viele.

Antragsformular zum Runterladen:
http://www.china-botschaft.de/det/qz/t92286.htm

Visa-Abteilung:
http://www.china-botschaft.de/det/qz/default.htm

I live near Frankfurt.
I already bought an Shanghai travel guide and there is this written:
"Anträge (fürs Visum) müssen persönlich oder durch einen Vertreter bei einer diplomatischen Vetretung Chinas eingereicht werden. Unten drunter stehen 2 Addressen, eine ist in Berlin einer in Hamburg.

YelloPerilo · October 12th, 2005, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom_Green

I live near Frankfurt.
I already bought an Shanghai travel guide and there is this written:
"Anträge (fürs Visum) müssen persönlich oder durch einen Vertreter bei einer diplomatischen Vetretung Chinas eingereicht werden. Unten drunter stehen 2 Addressen, eine ist in Berlin einer in Hamburg.

Dann dürfte diese Nachricht Dich freuen:

Bekanntmachung

Die Konsularabteilung des Generalkonsulats der VR China in Frankfurt am Main wird am 27.August 2005 von Bonn nach Frankfurt umziehen. An den folgenden drei Werktagen vom 29.August bis zum 31.August bleibt die Konsularabteilung vorläufig geschlossen. Am 1.September ( Donnerstag) wird sie in Frankfurt wieder eröffnet.

Die Adresse der Konsularabteilung des Generalkonsulats in Frankfurt am Main lautet:
Mainzer Landstraße 175, 60326 Frankfurt am Main.
Bürostunden der Konsularabteilung : Montag-Freitag (09:00-12:00)
Beratungstelefonnummer:069-75085548 (Paß), 06-75085549 (Beglaubigung), 069-75085534(Visa), Fax: 069-75085540
Telefonische Beratung: Montag und Mittwoch (15:00-17:00)
Das Generalkonsulat der VR China in Frankfurt am Main

http://www.china-botschaft.de/det/qz/t206663.htm

Bitxofo · October 13th, 2005, 07:43 AM

Ni hao!

I arrive to Beijing on October 14th at 5.40am.

Any suggestions for sightseeing?
Does anybody want to meet?

My name is David and I am from Barcelona, Spain, Europe.

Bitxofo · October 15th, 2005, 02:22 PM

Ni hao!

I am in Beijing 4 days.
Anybody wants to meet?

Which is the highest skyscraper in this city, please?

Xie Xie!!

Bitxofo · October 19th, 2005, 04:58 PM

Now 5 days in Shanghai.
Maybe somebody here to meet up?

Bitxofo · October 20th, 2005, 05:37 PM

Nobody?

Bitxofo · October 24th, 2005, 06:34 PM

Hello from Xi'an now!

Anybody to meet here?

I won't give up.

sages · October 25th, 2005, 05:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bitxofo

Hello from Xi'an now!

Anybody to meet here?

I won't give up.

I think you should open a new thread.
Nearly nobody notice this thread.

Hope you have a good journey in china.
by the way,I think go to Xi'an in autumn is really a bad idea.The bad weather.

Bitxofo · October 28th, 2005, 06:15 PM

OK, nobody yet...

Maybe in Hong Kong.

AdrianLee · October 30th, 2005, 10:37 AM

Ni Hao Ma,

Hello my Chinese friends

I will be visiting your beautiful country in June/July 2006. The cities I will be visiting are Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Wuhan and Nanjing.

Could you please reply to this thread with information about China. Just stuff that a visitor should know, maybe like what electricity do China use? What plug system? Which mobile phone company is the best? How to travel between HK, Shenzhen, Wuhan, Nanjing. What should I eat (anything special that I can't eat in Australia)?

My plan is to go HK first, then Shenzhen, then Wuhan and finally Nanjing, then to HK only for the return flight back to Perth.

I have to go to HK first and last as there is no direct flights between Perth and China.

Thank you very much in advance.

didu · October 30th, 2005, 11:23 AM

I'd try to learn a bit Chinese before I go, or at least buy a Chinese phrase book.

I'm not sure why you'd care about the mobile phone companies, you are not going to live
in China for more than a few weeks, right? You can always just buy phone cards in China
for international calls.

Food is too big a topic, I don't know where to start.

October 8th, 2005, 10:54 PM	#43
Tom_Green Dr.Med. Tom Green Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Frankfurt Posts: 4,160 Likes (Received): 316	During my time in Hong Kong i visited the Chinese tourism board. They gave me a map of Shenzhen and on the other side of the map they listed interesting things you can do in Shenzhen. One thing was very interesting. You can visit a kindergarden in Shenzhen. My question is why? What`s so interesting to visit a kindergarden? I don`t know the answer maybe there is something special i don`t know. My second question concerns the visa. I am from Germany and i made my visa in Hong Kong for China. It took much time and for 3 days i couldn`t leave Hong Kong because they had my passport. My question is: Will something change in the future? Visas are stupid. It`s not like i am from an enemy country or something. __________________ My trips around the World Tokyo Dubai Frankfurt Krakow/Warsaw Hong Kong Osaka Beijing Seoul

October 30th, 2005, 10:37 AM	#59
AdrianLee Sentosa Merlions Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Perth Posts: 14 Likes (Received): 0	Visiting China Ni Hao Ma, Hello my Chinese friends I will be visiting your beautiful country in June/July 2006. The cities I will be visiting are Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Wuhan and Nanjing. Could you please reply to this thread with information about China. Just stuff that a visitor should know, maybe like what electricity do China use? What plug system? Which mobile phone company is the best? How to travel between HK, Shenzhen, Wuhan, Nanjing. What should I eat (anything special that I can't eat in Australia)? My plan is to go HK first, then Shenzhen, then Wuhan and finally Nanjing, then to HK only for the return flight back to Perth. I have to go to HK first and last as there is no direct flights between Perth and China. Thank you very much in advance. __________________ Sentosa Merlions 2003, 2004 Champions!

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didu Lord of the Ring Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 907 Likes (Received): 0	I'd try to learn a bit Chinese before I go, or at least buy a Chinese phrase book. I'm not sure why you'd care about the mobile phone companies, you are not going to live in China for more than a few weeks, right? You can always just buy phone cards in China for international calls. Food is too big a topic, I don't know where to start. __________________ My photo blog

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sages Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 383 Likes (Received): 0	I suggest you open a new thread,maybe others didn't notice this thread.

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