The Best Way to Book Air Tickets for Your China Trip
Based on feedback from our guests and our own travel experiences, we've found the following online search engines to be very helpful for investigating and ticketing airfare to and from each of our trips.

http://www.airchina.com/vn/en/index.shtml
http://cheapvietnamflight.com/index.php
http://www.vietnamflight.net/international-flights.html
http://www.orbitz.com/flights/from-HAN-to-BJS/from-Hanoi-to-Beijing/
http://flights.expedia.com/Flights_tfaOPEK_DHAN.htm

What about drinks?

A: Local tea is commonly served with meals and there is a variety of soft drinks, local and imported beers and wines available for purchase. You should not drink the tap water, bottled water is inexpensive and readily available. If you like a 'cuppa', you may like to bring along a small supply of tea bags, coffee and milk powder. Most rooms have electric jugs or thermos flasks of boiling water to make hot.

What are the toilet facilities like on tour?

A: All of our hotels have western style bathrooms and toilets. Obviously in the more remote areas, they may be a little more basic, but clean and simple is common. Whilst sightseeing, toilet facilities at restaurants and local tourist sites can vary and we would recommend that you carry tissues, wet wipes or disinfectant gel with you, “just in case”.

What should I pack?

A: Casual clothing is appropriate at all times although clothes that are too revealing are still frowned upon in all over China. Try to pack lightly as your trip may involve an amount of personal baggage handling as porters are often not available except in larger hotels. For security reasons it is essential that your baggage can be locked whilst during air transportation between cities. At times, you may not be able to check into your hotel room immediately or be able to access your main bags. To ensure your comfort, a change of clothes in your hand luggage to coincide with local weather conditions is always handy. All personal toiletries should be taken with you and small packets of tissues or wet wipes are recommended. A small medical kit containing medication to alleviate common ailments is suggested.
 

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What credit cards can I use?

A: At present the Bank of China accepts Master, American Express, Dynasty, Visa, JCB, and Diners Club cards. Travelers may use these cards to draw cash over the exchange counters in China's banks, make purchases or pay bills at large department stores, restaurants and hotels in more than 100 major cities in China. A surcharge of 2% is always charged for card transactions.

Where can I get consular assistance?
A: In China, the  Vietnamese tourists can obtain consular assistance from the:

◎ Embassy of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in Beijing

Address: No. 32, Guang Hua Lu, Jian Guo Men Wai, Beijing, China
Postal Code: 100600
Tel: (+86)10 6532 1155
Fax: (+86)10 6532 5720
Consular Office: Tel: (+86)10 6532 7038
Liaison Office: Tel: (+86)10 6532 1125; Fax: (+86)10 6532 6521
Military Attaché's Office: Tel / Fax: (+86)10 6532 3593
Commercial Office: Tel: (+86)10 6532 7035; Fax: (+86)10 6532 5415
Science & Technology Office: Tel: (+86)10 6532 7055

◎ Consulate General of Socialist Republic of Vietnam in Nanning

Address: 1F, Investment Plaza, No. 109 Minzu Dadao, Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region
Postal Code:530000
Tel: +86-771-5510561
Fax: +86-771-5534738

◎ Consulate General of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in Guangzhou

Address: 2/F B Building North, Hotel Landmark Canton, Qiaoguang Road, Guangzhou
Postal Code: 510115
Tel: (+86)20 8330 5911, 8330 5910, 8330 6801
Fax: (+86)20 8330 5915

◎ Consulate General of Socialist Republic of Vietnam in Kunming

Address: 1/F, Jiaxin Hotel, No. 529 Beijing Lu, Kunming
Postal Code: 650011
Tel: +86-871-3183092, 13888335335
Fax: +86-871-3183085
Consular Area: Yunnan Province