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

United Kingdom

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)

City:	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

City:	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

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)

United States

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)

City:	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

City:	GUANGZHOU
Mission:	United States Embassy
Address:	1 South Shamian Street, 510133, Guangzhou, China
Tel:	+86-20-8188 8911
Fax:	+86-20-8186 4001

City:	SHANGHAI
Mission:	United States Embassy
Address:	1469 Huai Hai Zhong Lu, Shanghai, PRC 200031
Tel:	(86-21) 6433-6880
Fax:	(86-21) 6433-4122

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

Police:     Ambulance:     Fire:

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This section will help you assess the potential risks and plan the precautions you need to take both before you go and once you are away.

Worldwide protection for backpackers of all nationalities:
World Travel Center!

Travel health issues tackled from every angle at:
Center for Disease Control and Prevention
Fit for Travel
Travel Health Online

Up-to-date country advice for all travellers:
U.S. Safetynet
U.K. Safetynet

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

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

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

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

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 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)

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