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Information on China |
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Country info
A concise guide to the history, culture and traditions including other relevant
information.
For a breakdown of information on this country select:
Country Guide
Get a feel for City life in:
City Guide
Contact information with no frills at:
Tourism Offices Worldwide Directory
The place for maps online: Maps.com
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 Embassy/Visa Details |
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A comprehensive Embassy register including border-crossing requirements.
Where are they, how can they help and when can you contact them ?
U.S. Embassies and Consulates Worldwide
U.K. Overseas Missions
U.K. Consular Services Abroad
Foreign Consular Offices in U.S
London Diplomatic List (U.K)
Take the official line with:
U.S. Visa Services
U.K. Visa Information
Visit the Passport and Visa Professionals at:
U.S. Travel Documents
U.K. Visaservice
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United Kingdom |
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City: |
BEIJING |
Mission: |
British Embassy |
Address: |
11 Guang Hua Lu
Jian Guo Men Wai
Beijing 100600 |
Tel: |
(86) (10) 6532 1961
(86) (10) 6532 1962
(86) (10) 6532 1963
(86) (10) 6532 1964 |
Fax: |
(86) (10) 6532 1937
(86) (10) 6532 1938
(86) (10) 6532 1939
(86) (10) 6532 1930 (Consular) |
E-mail: |
visamail@peking.mail.fco.gov.uk
(Visa)
consularmail@peking.mail.fco.gov.uk
(Consular) |
Hours: |
00:30 - 04:00 / 05:30 - 09:00 (GMT) |
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CHONGQING |
Mission: |
British Consulate |
Address: |
Suite 2802
Metropolitan Tower
Wu Yi Road
Chongqing 400010 |
Tel: |
(86) (23) 63810321 |
Fax: |
(86) (23) 63810322 |
E-mail: |
bcgchq@public.cta.cq.cn |
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GUANGZHOU |
Mission: |
British Consulate-General |
Address: |
2nd Floor
Guangdong International Hotel
339 Huanshi Dong Lu
Guangzhou 510098 |
Tel: |
(86) (20) 8335 1354
(86) (20) 8333 6623 |
Fax: |
(86) (20) 8335 6485
(020) 7382 3253 |
E-mail: |
guangbcg@gitic.com.cn |
Hours: |
Mon-Thurs: 0030-0430 / 0530-0900
Fri: 0030-0600 |
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City: |
SHANGHAI |
Mission: |
British Consulate-General |
Address: |
Suite 301,
Shanghai Centre
1376 Nanjing Xi Lu
Shanghai 200040
Visa Section:
Suite 751,
Shanghai Centre
1376 Nanjing Xi Lu
Shanghai 200040 |
Tel: |
(86) (21) 6279 7650
(86) (21) 6279 8130 (Visa) |
Fax: |
(86) (21) 6279 7651
(86) (21) 6279 8254 (Visa) |
Hours: |
01:00-09:00 (GMT)
00:00-08:30 (Visa section, GMT) |
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United States |
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City: |
BEIJING |
Mission: |
United States Embassy |
Address: |
3 Xiu Shui Bei Jie, Beijing,
China, 100600 |
Tel: |
(86-10) 6532-3431
(86-10) 6532-3831 (Consular and Admin)
(86-10) 6532-1161 (Info Service) |
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CHENGDU |
Mission: |
United States Consulate General |
Address: |
Number 4, Lingshiguan Road,
Chengdu, Sichuan, PRC 610041 |
Tel: |
(28) 558-3992
(28) 558-9642 |
Fax: |
(28) 558-3520 |
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City: |
GUANGZHOU |
Mission: |
United States Embassy |
Address: |
1
South Shamian Street,
510133, Guangzhou,
China |
Tel: |
+86-20-8188 8911 |
Fax: |
+86-20-8186 4001 |
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SHANGHAI |
Mission: |
United States Embassy |
Address: |
1469 Huai Hai Zhong Lu,
Shanghai, PRC 200031 |
Tel: |
(86-21) 6433-6880 |
Fax: |
(86-21) 6433-4122 |
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City: |
SHENYANG |
Mission: |
Embassy of the United States of America |
Address: |
No.52, 14 Wei Road,
Heping District, Shenyang,
Liaoning, P.R.C 110003 |
Tel: |
(86-24) 2322-1198 |
Fax: |
(86-24) 2322-2374
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 Emergency Numbers |
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Ambulance, Fire and Police numbers are listed. Marine, Mountain and Consulate (24Hr) Emergency numbers to follow, where applicable.
Police:
Ambulance:
Fire:
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 Health & Safety |
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 Accessibility |
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bakpaka is in the process of researching accessibility for ALL travellers worldwide.
The information being collated reflects the standards and facilities available concerning transport, accommodation, places of interest, leisure pursuits and communication.
Airport facilities and much more at:
World Airport Guide
Students!!! Save now with the ISIC or ISE Card. Discounts on hotels, transportation, museums and more all over the world: ISE Cards and ISIC Cards
It's good to talk, with over 2,500 languages worldwide:
Just say hello
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 Travel Tips/What's on |
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General and country specific tips for backpackers, including things to do and see. We are looking for your input, so email tips & anecdotes letting your fellow backpackers and us know what's happening out there!!!
If you would like to become an author, please email us:
info [AT] bakpaka dot- com
Well-versed in the pursuit of travel:
Lonely Planet online
ECOTOURISM
Responsible travel to natural areas, which conserves the enviroment and sustains the livelihood of local people.
Visit the CI Ecotourism Section of The Ecotravel Centre at:
Ecotourism
For tailor-made experiences take the Travel Link to:
Wildland Adventures
Dragoman
What to see and where to find it:
Tourist Attractions
News and comment from around the world:
World News Asia
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 Climate Report/When to go |
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This section will develop into a comprehensive guide to current weather and seasonal trends experienced in this country, and advise on weather related issues affecting places of interest.
Current regional conditions and forecasts:
Weather Asia
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 Accommodation/Cyber Cafes |
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bakpaka is compiling a hostel and budget accommodation guide to suit your needs. In the meantime why not check out the worldwide accommodation options below and through our travel link…
The booking system operated by The International Youth Hostel Federation:
IBN
The 4anything guide to hostels:
Worldwide Accommodations
A comprehensive Cyber Café register is currently under construction.
The most comprehensive guide on the net:
Cyber Cafes
Here's a selection operating in this country:
Beijing
Kinko's, Inc.
A11 Xiang Jun Gei Li Dong,
Sanhuan Road,
Chao Yang District,
Beijing, 100020,
China. Tel: 86 10 6595 8050
Fax: 86 10 6596 8218
Sparkice
First Floor, Capital Stadium Building, West Wing,
No.54 Baishiqiao Road,
Beijing, 100044,
China.
Tel: 86 10 6833 5335, 6833 6161
Fax: 86 10 6831 2881
E-mail: info@sparkice.co.cn
Cheng Du
HighFly
18, Section 3, Ren Min Nan Lu
Cheng Du,
China.
Tel: 86 28 5501572
E-mail: highfly@mail.sc.cninfo.net
Cost/hour: $2
Hours: 09:00-01:00
Zhong Shan
Zhong Shan Neteasy Cafe
2 Yin Zhu Street, East District,
Zhong Shan, 528481 3, China.
Tel: 86 760 8333514
Fax: 1 581 3 218 9535
E-mail: neteasycafe@icqmail.com
Cost/hour: RMB20 (15/member, 10/student)
Hours: 10:30-24:00 (Tues-Sun)
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 Travel Advice |
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bakpaka is in the process of building a Travel Information Centre. In the meantime updated travel advice can be found at the following addresses:
Although this information can sometimes be specific, the majority will be of use to all nationalities travelling abroad.
U.S. Citizens
U.K. Citizens
U.S. Customs
U.K. Customs
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