Do you need any special shots to go to China? Also, has anyone been on this tour? (below)?

Question

http://www.travelchinaguide.com/group/tour07.htm
Please rate this tour if you have ever been on it. Thanks. Also, could you recommend any other tours that go from Beijing-Xi'an-Shanghai? Thanks

Answer 1

for Vaccinations, here is what the Center for Disease Control, CDC, recommends:

Hepatitis A or immune globulin (IG). Transmission of hepatitis A virus can occur through direct person-to-person contact; through exposure to contaminated water, ice, or shellfish harvested in contaminated water; or from fruits, vegetables, or other foods that are eaten uncooked and that were contaminated during harvesting or subsequent handling.
Hepatitis B, especially if you might be exposed to blood or body fluids (for example, health-care workers), have sexual contact with the local population, or be exposed through medical treatment. Hepatitis B vaccine is now recommended for all infants and for children ages 11–12 years who did not receive the series as infants.
Japanese encephalitis, if you plan to visit rural farming areas and under special circumstances, such as a known outbreak of Japanese encephalitis.
Malaria: if you are traveling to a malaria-risk area in this region, see your health care provider for a prescription antimalarial drug. For details concerning risk and preventive medications, see Malaria Information for Travelers to East Asia.
Rabies, if you might have extensive unprotected outdoor exposure in rural areas, such as might occur during camping, hiking, or bicycling, or engaging in certain occupational activities.
Typhoid, particularly if you are visiting developing countries in this region. Typhoid fever can be contracted through contaminated drinking water or food, or by eating food or drinking beverages that have been handled by a person who is infected. Large outbreaks are most often related to fecal contamination of water supplies or foods sold by street vendors
As needed, booster doses for tetanus-diphtheria and measles.

As for required, none are required, but check with your local health department that has a traveler's clinic. If you have traveled in or coming from an area known for yellow fever, you may have to show certificate of vacination. Check with your health care provider for antimalarial medications.

Answer 2

No, China does not require any special immunizations. Upon entry into the PRC, you'll have to fill out a health declaration stating that you do not have certain infectious diseases or are coming from a part of the world with yellow fever and malaria issues. For most Western visitors, this isn't a problem.

Most Beijing-Xian-Shanghai tours follow the same itinerary. You'll be going to the same sights, eat at the same restuarants, and shop at the same shops regardless of which tour group you join.

The only real difference is the quality of the hotels (Be careful: China's rating system is skewed upward, so even some "5 star" establishments are not the sort of luxury Americans have come to expect in New York, Las Vegas, or San Francisco) and the number of people in the group (the fewer, the better -- large groups tend to operate like a school field trip, with little opportunity for exploring on your own). For example, a group of only four can negotiate more time in the quiet side-halls or courtyards of the Forbidden City, away from the crowds. While such personal attention is impossible with a group of 50, and the guide will be keen to stick to the main throne rooms in order to keep things moving on schedule.

As for hotels, a Holiday Inn should be reliable, but nothing special. The Hong Kong based New World hotels are usually fine as well. But anything listed as a 3-star or below in China, you should definitely research and look at pictures before committing to. If it doesn't seem very promising, you could always upgrade for more money, of course.

Answer 3

"No immunizations are required for entry into China, unless you are coming from a yellow fever infected area. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta recommends that all travelers have current polio and tetanus, hepatitis A and typhoid immunizations. For most update information, please contact CDC in Atlanta or visit their website at www.cdc.gov.
You should also check with your own doctors to bring along medicines such as Antibiotics, cold and digestive medications and any other prescription or over the counter drugs you may need. "
Hope this helps
I went to India without any shots or Malaria medication and I was fine. Just use common sense

Answer 4

I think that's too much money to spend, you can easily do this by yourself and not be tied down to limited time in places etc. I am a solo female and spent the year in China and travelled alone. I haven't been to Shanghai yet, but Beijing-
-50RMB/ night in hostel (one at Worker's Staduim)
-120 (I think) for Great Wall- incl. bus & entries
-50? for Forbidden City, Summer Place, Temple of Heaven
-0 for Tiananmen & Mao's body
-Food- well,depends what you want to eat- 5-10RMB for jiaozi/ baozi, 25 for a vegetarian restaurant (in Lonely Planet), 25-30 for fast food (Maccas, KFC etc).

Xian (been sssooo many times!)
-100RMB Terracotta Warriors (get green bus at bus station- this is INSIDE the city wall directly opposite the train station which is outside- you'll know when you get there, it's pure chaos!)
-Same prices for food and hostels- one at South Gate (Shuyuan) is great!
-Train-Beij to Xian is about 3-400 RMB I think- it's been a year now!

Have fun- oh, and I left my heart in Beijing :)!

Edit- And the cost of that trip (about $850) is equivalent to almost 7000 RMB- I did Xian- Beijing & back for under 2000, possibly will be the same for Shanghai.

Answer 5

Just got back from Beijing, not sorry I went but the air pollution is terrible, terrible not in a hurry to go back...Japan is a much better choice for breathable air.

If you go make sure all your accommodations and vehicles have WORKING air -conditioning...oh yeah, don't drink the water and eat all your meals in five star hotels.

Answer 6

Again, wiseguy is right.

And only a fool travels anywhere without up to date immunizations against Hep A and B, tetanus, and polio, even if the country you are travelling too does not require visitors to do so for entry.

Answer 7

My boss goes to China regularly...no shots are needed.

Haven't been on the tour, but I hope you have a great time!

Answer 8

I recommend this website and tour packages. If you have never been to China and even if you have, but don't know Mandarin, do not attempt to go at it alone.....

Answer 9

No shots necessary.

Answer 10

i am live in beijing.any other question you 'd like to know about,you can email me.wish you will have a good time here.