Travel Advice and Guidance - Seminarium Series
VISA
Be sure to get your Visa in advance of your departure. It normally takes four days, not including mailing, for the Chinese Consulate/Embassy to process your Visa application. Instructions can be found at the following website:
http://www.chinaembassy.org/eng/hzqz/zgqz/default.htm
The purpose of your visit is “TOURISM” as you are not conducting business on this trip and do not have a business letter of invitation from a Chinese company.
The Name, Address and Phone of Chinese inviting organization are:
Global Hanyu & Culture Division
Global EduTech Management Corp.
Multicultural Building, Dushu Lake Higher Education Town Suzhou, 215023, China
TEL:+86.512.6283.3139 FAX:+86.512.6283.3153 Mobile:+86.136.4622.2667
Provinces, cities to visit: Shanghai and Suzhou.
We can provide you with an invitation letter if needed for a long term Visa. The single entry Visa does not require an invitation. China now has a multi-entry one and two year (listed but not normally processed) Visa.
Our Travel Agent can assist in expediting the process. Please contact me for further information: johannig@nd.edu
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ARRIVAL
When you arrive at Shanghai Airport expect a 30 minute wait to clear customs.
If asked the “purpose” of your trip you should say “To attend a conference and do some sightseeing.” The program is not considered a “business” trip as you will not be conducting business during the program.
Airport Pick-Up
Look for your name on a sign when you exit customs and immigration. The person holding the sign will escort you to your vehicle for the ride to your hotel.
Be certain that we have your accurate flight information to ensure that you are met in a timely fashion at the airport.
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DRESS
The majority of our sessions require business casual, however there will be at least one meeting that requires standard business attire.
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RECOMMENDED READINGS
China Inc., by Ted Fishman Probably the best book to read, if you only read one.
Mr. China, by Tim Clissold
The World is Flat: A Brief History of the 21st Century,
by Thomas Friedman
English language version of the China Daily newspaper at: http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/english/home/index.html
This newspaper provides a perspective from the Chinese Government.
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HOTEL CONTACT INFORMATION
Shanghai
Marriott Renaissance Pudong
100 Changliu Road
Shanghai, Shanghai 200134 China
Phone: +86 21 38714888
http://marriott.com/property/propertypage/SHARN
Beijing
Swissôtel Beijing
2 Chao Yang Men,
Bei Da Jie, Beijing, China
Phone: +86 10 6553 2288
Fax: +86 10 6501 2501
beijing@swissotel.com
www.swissotel.com
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CURRENCY
ATMs are widely available and credit cards are broadly accepted.
The current fixed exchange rate is 8.0645 Chinese Yuan to One US Dollar. This rate is not expected to change before your trip.
Please let us know if you have any special needs or requirements and we will do our best to meet them.
Thank you for joining our program, safe travels and we look forward to seeing you in China!
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