Traveling in China?

Question

What Immunizations are required? I have Hep A&B. What is required to travel within the country? Visas? I have my regular U.S. passport.

How much spending money is necessary per day (not including hotel)?

Answer 1

There are no particular immunizations required for entry into China, unless you are coming from a yellow fever infected area. The Canadian and US disease control and prevention authorities recommend the all travelers have current polio and tetanus immunizations. For traveling into the countryside and remote areas which I do most of the time, immune globulin is also recommended to combat hepatitis A, as is typhoid immunization. There is also a risk of malaria in remote areas of south China, so take precautionary measures before you go. It is very important that you consult your own doctor or local clinic for more information. Make sure you bring along a supply of antibiotics, an anti-diarrhea agent, and any other prescription drugs required by your current medical conditions.

You need a L visa to enter China as a tourist. Consult the China consulate in your area, or the link below.

Food and spending will not require a lot of money, as it is very cheap as long as you stay away from glitzy places, which can be relatively expensive. But other than that, you can eat to your stomach's content for a few dollars a meal. Shopping is also a bargain, even for name brands. However, Chinese brands are as good as name brands and they usually cost half as much. An Adidas shirt might set you back ¥200, but you can get something similar of a great quality for ¥100. For your money, it is easier to withdraw money from ATMs with your bank card. It may cost you a couple of dollars each time, but in the end it is very practical and you always get the best exchange rate. Credit cards are also widely used, and again you get the best exchange rate of the day. However, just carry cash to pay for small expenses, meals, taxis, souvenirs, etc. but I would be surprised if all things considered, you would spend more than ¥500 a day.

Email me directly if you have any other questions to plan for your trip.

Answer 2

i have been there 3 times and didn't get any extra immunizations
yes you need a visa that you can get easily. expert visa.com will tell you how to get one, i didn't take much u.s. dollars because i used my check card to get chinese money from atm's at the bank of china. you can take out 5000 rmb from the bank, 2500 each time per day and that would be more than enough to spend as things in china are very reasonable. a pair of jeans is $6. a meal might be $5. on the subject of a visa. if you plan to enter, leave and reenter china on the same trip you need a multi-entry visa, not any harder to obtain than a single entry visa. i'm going back soon, and i hope you enjoy it as much as i did.

Answer 3

There are no mandatory immunizations for China, ans as all immunizations are dangerous, and do not provide immunity it's best to not have any.

You do need a visa, and can get a tourist visa from the Chinese Embassy or Consulate, in one day.

Answer 4

as mentioned by someone else use you US atm card at any china bank 5000 max daily but you will be charged a service fee of about 15 usd on 5000 rmb, food is cheap and so are hotels taxi,s well you have many different kinds car moped, bicycle cart , just you passort and valid visa will do very resonable to shop and live here don't forget to check outt he cell phones all are unlocked and will work both in USA and europe enjoy it

Answer 5

I think $20 is enough in China per day including eating , traveling,etc.Chinese health situation is good, don't worry.

Answer 6

It relies upon the place in China you bypass, of direction. I went on a could excursion to Bejing, Xian and Shanghai and the climate became into very extreme high quality. i've got long gone to Shanghai in October, lower back it became into extreme high quality. i've got been in Hong Kong in November and the climate became into additionally effective.

Answer 7

Well, that depends on what you want to buy and eat. In China, expense is very cheap.