The Best Way to Book Air Tickets for Your China Trip

Based on feedback from our Swedish 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.se/en/index.html
http://www.makemytrip.com/international-flights/sweden-air_china-tickets.html
http://www.flightnetwork.com/destinations/
http://www.jetcost.co.uk/CN/flight-china.html

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: You can obtain consular assistance and further consular information at the following addresses:

◎ Embassy of the Kingdom of Sweden in Beijing

Address: No. 3, Dong Zhi Men Wai Da Jie, San Li Tun, Chaoyang District
Postal Code: 100600
Tel: (+86)10 6532 9790
Fax: (+86)10 6532 5008
E-mail: ambassaden.peking@foreign.ministry.se
Website: http://www.swedenabroad.com/Start____20659.aspx

◎ Consulate General of the Kingdom of Sweden in Guangzhou

Address: Room 1002B-1003, CITIC Plaza, No. 233, Tian He Bei Lu, Guangzhou
Postal Code: 510613
Tel: (+86)20 3811 3000
Fax: (+86)20 3811 3040
E-mail: generalkonsulat.kanton@foreign.ministry.se
Office Hours to Public: 09:00-12:00, Monday-Friday
Office Hours for Telephone Enquiry: 15:00-17:00, Monday-Friday

◎ Consulate General of the Kingdom of Sweden in Shanghai

Address: Room 1521-1541, Shanghai Central Plaza, No.381 Huai Hai Zhong Lu, Shanghai
Postal Code: 200020
Tel: (+86)21 5359 9610
Fax: (+86)21 5359 9633
E-mail: generalkonsulat.shanghai@foreign.ministry.se
E-mail of Visa Office: generalkonsulat.shanghai-Visum@foreign.ministry.se