Useful Information
Health and Safety
We suggest that travellers should carry appropriate Travel Insurance documents and if necessary copies of important medical records.
It is recommended that an adequate supply of both prescription and other medication is brought with you. Because of dietary changes diarrhoeal medication is also useful.
If necessary, bring a spare set of eyeglasses or contact lenses.
Drink only bottled beverages, including water, or beverages made with boiled water and do not use ice cubes.
Eat well-cooked foods, whilst still hot and we suggest that you avoid roadside stands or street vendors.
Only swim in chlorinated pools or safe ocean or beach water. But avoid freshwater lakes, rivers and streams.
Our main advice is to use common sense. Avoid walking late at night, be vigilant whilst carrying money and personal valuables and reduce exposure to the sun by applying adequate sunscreen and wearing appropriate clothing / accessories.
Vaccinations
Currently there are no mandatory vaccinations, for UK citizens visiting China, however it is best to check with your own GP before traveling.
We do recommend that you have the following vaccinations:
- Cholera
- Hepatitus A
- Typhoid
- Polio
- Tetanus
- Diptheria
Other vaccinations to be aware of:
- Rabies
- Japanese Encephalitus
- Hepatitus B
- Malaria
Once again we do however advise all clients to seek medical advice from their own GP before travelling.
Consulate Contact Details
These are the contact details of the major Consulates within China and their office hours:
| Consulate | Office Hours |
|---|---|
| Beijing |
(010) 8529 6600 ext 3303 (0830-1200 and 1300-1530) (010) 5192 4000 (out of office hours) |
| Shanghai |
(021) 6279 8130 (0830-1600 Mon to Fri) 1380 162 0683 (out of office hours) |
| Guangzhou |
(020) 8335 1354 (1000-1230 and 1330-1600 Mon to Fri) 1360 277 6806 (out of office hours) |
| Chongqing | (023) 6381 0321 (0900-1200 and 1300-1700 Mon to Fri) |
| Hong Kong |
(852) 2901 3281 (0845-1630 Mon to Thu and 0845-1615 Fri) (852) 2901 3000 (out of office hours) |
Emergency Medical Contacts
These are details of medical centres within China , who can provide medical assistance to tourists and have English speaking medical staff:
| Area | Medical Centre |
|---|---|
| Beijing |
International Medical Center (IMC) Lufthansa Center Office Building, Suite 106 50 Liang Ma Qiao Road Chao Yang District Beijing 100016 Tel: 010 6465 1561/2/3 Fax: 010 6465 1984 SOS International Building C, BITIC Leasing Center No.1, North Road Xing Fu San Cun Chao Yang District Beijing 100027 Tel: 010 6462 9100 Fax: 010 6462 9111 Peking Union Hospital 1, Shui Fu Yuan Dong Cheng District Beijing 100730 Tel: 010 6529 5284 Fax: 010 6512 4875 |
| Tianjin |
General Hospital of Tianjin Medical University 154 , An Shan Da He Ping District Tianjin 300450 Tel: 022 2781 3159 The First Center Hospital of Tianjin 24, Fu Kang Lu Tianjin 300450 Tel: 022 336 6916 |
| Xi'an |
People's Hospital of Shaanxi Province 214, You Yi Xi Lu Xi'an 710068 Tel: 029 525 1331 Ext. 2283/2217 No.2 College Affiliated to Xi'an Medical University 36, Xi Wu Lu Xi'an 710004 Tel: 029 727 3634 |
| Shanghai |
Hua Shan Hospital 15th Floor, Foreigners Clinic Zong He Lou 12, Wulumuqi Zhong Lu Shanghai Tel: 6248 3986 or 6248 9999 ext.2531 Hua Dong Hospital 2nd Floor, Foreigners Clinic 221, Yanan Xi Road Shanghai Tel: 6248 4867 or 6248 3180 ext.3106 The First People's Hospital 585, Jiu Long Lu Shanghai Tel: 6324 3852 Portman Clinic Shanghai Center #203 W 1376, Nanjing Xi Lu Shanghai 200040 Tel: 6279 7688 or 6279 8678 Fax: 6279 7698 Hong Qiao Clinic Mandarine City Unit 30 788, Hong Xu Lu Shanghai 201103 Tel:6405 5788 Fax: 6405 3587 |
Public Holidays
The following are the public holidays observed in China:
| Consulate | Office Hours |
|---|---|
| 1st January | New Years Day |
| Jan/Feb | Chinese New Year and Spring Festival - runs for 1 week (Dates dependent on the lunar calendar) |
| 8th March | International Women's Day |
| 5th April | Ching Ming |
| 1st/2nd May | Labour Day - runs for 1 week |
| 4th May | Youth Day |
| 1st June | International Children's Day |
| 1st July | Birthday of Chinese Communist Party |
| 1st August | Anniversary of the founding of PLA (Army Day) |
| Sep/Oct | Mid Autumn Festival (Dates dependent on lunar calendar) |
| 1st October | National Day - runs for 1 week |
We suggest that you avoid travel around the 3 major holidays, those being the holidays that run for 1 week.
Parking
Sanya Travel have secured preferential rates with award winning car-parking supplier Purple Parking. These rates include a superb Meet and Greet Chauffeur Parking Service. This facility allows you the comfort and convenience of driving your own car, but without the inconvenience of having to park it.
On your outward journey, you can drive straight to the terminal building and hand over your car keys to a member of Purple Parkings staff. Your car will be safely parked in a security car park, allowing you to proceed to your flight.
On your return, simply make a quick free phone call from the terminal to confirm that you have completed your airport formalities and your car will be ready and waiting for you outside the terminal.
Sanya China Travel Chauffeur Parking rates LHR
| No of days | LHR Standard | Sanya Travel Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | £54.95 | £43.16 |
| 2 | £64.95 | £53.56 |
| 3 | £74.95 | £62.36 |
| 4 | £84.95 | £71.96 |
| 5 | £94.95 | £81.56 |
| 6 | £104.95 | £91.16 |
| 7 | £114.95 | £99.96 |
| 8 | £124.95 | £100.76 |
| 9 | £134.95 | £109.16 |
| 10 | £144.95 | £117.56 |
| 11 | £154.95 | £117.56 |
| 12 | £154.95 | £117.56 |
| 13 | £154.95 | £117.56 |
| 14 | £154.95 | £117.56 |
| 15 | £154.95 | £117.56 |
Prices as of 01/04/06 - 31/03/07
