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You should have a valid passport if you plan to travel outside Canada and to prove admissibility to enter Canada. Remember to carry a photocopy of the identification page of your passport and keep it separate from your passport; also leave a copy of it at home.
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Apply Canadian passport If you are a Canadian citizen and you don’t hold a valid one.
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Renew Canadian passport if your passport is due to expire within six months of your departure from Canada
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Click for more information on how to obtain Canadian passport.
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A visa is required for Canadian visitors to enter China. Click Chinese Visas for details.
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Travel with or by children should be planned carefully to ensure everyone's safety. Make sure you and your children leave home with proper identification and documentation.
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The following documents may be required to support the entry of a child to China and returning to Canada:
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- Birth certificates showing the names of both parents.
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- A parental consent letter: must be signed and dated by the other parent (if children travel with one parent) or by both parents (if children travel alone or without either parent).
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- Any legal documents pertaining to custody.
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- Health and travel insurance
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DO NOT leave Canada without supplementary medical insurance. Carry proof of insurance coverage and give a copy to someone at home. Go to Travel Insurance for details.
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Take care of personal health needs, such as vaccinations, prescriptions, medical certificates, supplies, extra eyeglasses, etc.
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If you take medication, be sure to pack an extra supply. Carrying a duplicate of your original prescription is recommended. This is also a good idea if you wear glasses or contact lenses; having the prescription makes it easier to replace them.
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Do your research about China and attractions you plan to visit.
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Although international flights may allow two 23-kilogram pieces of luggage, most domestic flights within China allow only one single 20 kilogram luggage item per passenger (checked-in). You are also allowed to carry one piece of hand-carry baggage, the size of the carry-on baggage should not exceed 20 X 40 X 55 cm and 5 kilogram in weight.
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Pack only what you will need. Think “light-weight and compact” when you’re deciding what to bring. It is recommended that you bring along your binoculars, wind breaker and sunscreen lotion.
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Local currencies, traveler’s cheques, and credit cards. Plan and budget. Sometimes foreign travel is more expensive than you expect. Have some money already exchanged and in the pocket. Note that some places do not accept traveler's cheques or credit cards, and automatic teller machines may not be readily available. Take some time to know more about the currency used in China -- RMB (CNY)
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3 meals daily are provided if you join our tours to China. Breakfasts are served in buffet style with a good mix of Chinese and western food in the hotel. Lunches and dinners are usually served pre-ordered Chinese dishes. A variety of dishes will be served and we will make an effort to avoid dishes being repeated. Please note that the cooking style in China may use excessive oil (mainly peanut oil) and have strong taste. If you are not used to taste oily food, it is recommended you to use a bowl of hot water or tea to wash the food before eating.
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- Tour Personnel Gratuities
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Tour group staff tipping is mandatory. It is an expression of appreciation for services provided. Your China tour price includes scheduled daily activities, sightseeing, and all meals. Your tour conductor, local guides and drivers will accompany you everyday.
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The customary practice for Canadian group members is to tip C$8.00 per day. This will be shared among the national guide/tour escort, local guides and drivers in each city.
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For the Yangtze River cruise, although the ship recommendation is US$6 – 8 per person per day, you will be required to tip C$20.00 at the end of the cruise which will be shared among the Yangtze Cruise ship crew. Any personnel that service you specifically, you can leave him or her an extra tip directly.
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Please note that the National Guide/Tour Escort will collect the tipping in Beijing.
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During your trip, if you find any person providing you exceptional services, you are always free to give him/her special encouragement individually.
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Pack a copy Bon Voyage But… in your luggage. This booklet, which is published by Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada, offers essential guidelines to ensure a safe and successful journey. It also provides vital information on consular services and Canadian government offices worldwide.
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