China relaxed several COVID measures for international travelers on Friday. The changes relate to flight bans, testing and quarantine times. China is the last major economy to maintain strict COVID prevention policies, with its borders still tightly shut to most foreign nationals. What are China’s latest travel restrictions? Passengers on inbound flights to the Asian country will now...Read More
China is loosening its strict zero-Covid policy for travelers in several key ways, but international visitors will still be required to jump through plenty of hoops. Chinese authorities announced the end to the so-called “circuit breaker” policy of suspending airlines when five or more passengers on an inbound flight test positive for Covid. Passengers flying...Read More
The Macau government has budgeted MOP650 million (USD 80.7 million) for “expanding sources of tourism” in 2023, with incentives including discounts on flight tickets and on hotel accommodation, said the city’s Secretary for Economy and Finance, Lei Wai Nong, in remarks at the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday.Read More
China’s first independent cruise company, CSSC-Carnival, a joint venture between the China State Shipbuilding Corp and the US-based Carnival Corporation, released the details on the first cruise line that will start operations in 2023, Adora Cruises. Scheduled for delivery towards the end of 2023, the cruise line’s first ship is still under construction at the...Read More
Hong Kong’s air passenger traffic was expected to climb to between 60 and 70 per cent of pre-pandemic levels by the end of next year and return to normal by 2024, the airport authority said on Friday, as the city’s third runway was officially opened. The news came as Cathay Pacific Airways announced it had...Read More
Shanghai Disneyland reopened to visitors on Friday after a nearly monthlong closure, as the city logs fewer COVID-19 cases than other major cities in China. Shanghai Disneyland is limiting the number of visitors, and those admitted must show proof of a negative coronavirus test taken in the previous 48 hours. Some attractions and stores may...Read More
Geographically speaking, China is a vast country so domestic air travel is often the most efficient way to travel between long-distance destinations. However, China’s high-speed train network is sophisticated and constantly expanding, so it’s another option in some areas (such as between Chengdu and Chongqing or Guilin and Hong Kong). Within cities and rural areas,...Read More
WeChat is the most popular digital communication tool in China. You can download an English version, which has a translation function. You can send text and voice messages, and call people for free if both are connected to Wi-Fi. It can also be used to pay for many purchases by QR code. DiDi is China’s...Read More
Generally, tipping is not expected on mainland China, although leaving spare change at restaurants and giving a small amount to tourism and hospitality workers is becoming more commonplace (although not mandatory). For example, tipping porters and bartenders a small amount is welcome and some large hotels and restaurants may already include a 10–15 per cent surcharge...Read More
Internet access is generally good in hotels and tourist areas, but it’s limited in rural and remote areas. Some fast food chains, restaurants and cafes have free wi-fi available, but may require a Chinese phone number to receive the login code. The login prompts may also be in Chinese. Chinese governments and authorities keep strong...Read More
When you book with an account, you will be able to track your payment status, track the confirmation and you can also rate the tour after you finished the tour.