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Robyt: adding interfamily links

2015-07-21T23:43:49Z

adding interfamily links

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Robyt: adding interfamily links

2014-01-04T23:42:15Z

adding interfamily links

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Robyt: Robot: Automated text replacement (-wiki.couchsurfing.com +couchwiki.org)

2013-07-07T11:47:22Z

Robot: Automated text replacement (-wiki.couchsurfing.com +couchwiki.org)

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	====Applying For a Visa in Hong Kong/Macau====		====Applying For a Visa in Hong Kong/Macau====
	[http://~~wiki~~.~~couchsurfing.com~~/en/Hong_Kong#Visa_for_mainland_China_.28ex_HK.2FMacau.2FTaiwan.29 Hong Kong CS Wiki]		[http://couchwiki.org/en/Hong_Kong#Visa_for_mainland_China_.28ex_HK.2FMacau.2FTaiwan.29 Hong Kong CS Wiki]

	===Applying For a Visa in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia===		===Applying For a Visa in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia===

Midsch: removed dead or redundant links / correct link to wikivoyage

2013-07-06T13:51:49Z

removed dead or redundant links / correct link to wikivoyage

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	==Useful references:==		==Useful references:==
	*[http://unices.over-blog.com/ China photo blog]		*[http://unices.over-blog.com/ China photo blog]
	*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/People%27s_Republic_of_China China on Wikipedia]
	*[http://wikitravel.org/en/China Wikitravel China]

	*[http://wiki.couchsurfing.com/en/China_geography China's geography]
	*[http://wiki.couchsurfing.com/en/China_history China's history]


	~~Other material that used to be on this page has been saved here - [http://wiki.couchsurfing.com/en/China_miscellaneous China miscellaneous]~~
	[[share:China]]		[[share:China]]
	[[hitch:China]]		[[hitch:China]]

Midsch: /* Basics */

2013-07-06T13:50:07Z

Basics

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	The CS China Wiki is a collective of information contributed by members and volunteers of the CS China group. It is not supposed to be used by non-CSers and does not replace your guidebook/ travel research. It only addresses the questions that are frequently being asked by CSers on the CS China group and contains only the information relevant and useful to CSers.		The CS China Wiki is a collective of information contributed by members and volunteers of the CS China group. It is not supposed to be used by non-CSers and does not replace your guidebook/ travel research. It only addresses the questions that are frequently being asked by CSers on the CS China group and contains only the information relevant and useful to CSers.

	If you have a general question about travelling in China or a particular city in China, we recommend the website of ~~Wiki-travel~~ for all the basic information:		If you have a general question about travelling in China or a particular city in China, we recommend the website of Wikivoyage for all the basic information: http://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/China

	http://~~wikitravel~~.org/en/China

	Note that you are responsible to do your own research, the information contained here is only to assist you as a beginner's guide and may not be up-to-date.		Note that you are responsible to do your own research, the information contained here is only to assist you as a beginner's guide and may not be up-to-date.

Robyt: adding interfamily links

2013-05-07T12:35:05Z

adding interfamily links

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	Other material that used to be on this page has been saved here - [http://wiki.couchsurfing.com/en/China_miscellaneous China miscellaneous]		Other material that used to be on this page has been saved here - [http://wiki.couchsurfing.com/en/China_miscellaneous China miscellaneous]
			[[share:China]]
			[[hitch:China]]

Midsch: /* Basics */

2013-04-18T21:44:17Z

Basics

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	== Basics ==		== Basics ==

	~~'''PAGE CURRENTLY UNDER CONSTRUCTION (as of 5 June 2011)~~
	~~'''~~

	The CS China Wiki is a collective of information contributed by members and volunteers of the CS China group. It is not supposed to be used by non-CSers and does not replace your guidebook/ travel research. It only addresses the questions that are frequently being asked by CSers on the CS China group and contains only the information relevant and useful to CSers.		The CS China Wiki is a collective of information contributed by members and volunteers of the CS China group. It is not supposed to be used by non-CSers and does not replace your guidebook/ travel research. It only addresses the questions that are frequently being asked by CSers on the CS China group and contains only the information relevant and useful to CSers.

Nomadicman: /* The 4 train seat options */ extra detail, note on bullet trains

2013-04-17T16:41:31Z

The 4 train seat options: extra detail, note on bullet trains

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	====The 4 train seat options====		====The 4 train seat options====

			NOTES:
			Check your ticket: if there is no seat number on it you will have to stand though you will sometimes be lucky and get an unused seat. If you don't want to stand, the ticket office will refund your money.

			If you miss your train, find the special ticket office and get a refund (2 hour limit).

			On 'bullet trains' the classifications are first and second class seats which are equivalent to soft and hard seats (se below) in their configuration but of a modern international standard.

	Hard Seat (yìngzuò, 硬坐) - the cheapest		Hard Seat (yìngzuò, 硬坐) - the cheapest
	There are 3 seats on one side of the aisle and two on the other which makes this the most crowded choice. The seats are not truly hard (this a historic name for this class)but the upholstery is not as comfortable as in the soft seats class. They are also not as consistently clean.		There are 3 seats on one side of the aisle and two on the other which makes this the most crowded choice. The seats are not truly hard (this a historic name for this class)but the upholstery is not as comfortable as in the soft seats class. They are also not as consistently clean. These days there are not many of these without aircon, but any which are, are by far the cheapest means of travel.

	Soft Seat (ruǎnzuò, 软坐)		Soft Seat (ruǎnzuò, 软坐)
Line 143:		Line 150:

	Hard sleeper (yìngwò, 硬卧)		Hard sleeper (yìngwò, 硬卧)
	Hard sleepers, which like the hard seats, are not actually hard) are usually arranged in a triple bunk bed type set up with two triple bunk beds in a berth (a small door-less room). That is, there is one bed on the bottom, one on the middle and one on the top. On each side of the berth there are triple bunk beds arranged across the width of the train, but not into the corridor. Sheets, blankets and pillows are included. Opposite each berth is one or two seats and a very small table.		Hard sleepers, (which like the hard seats, are not actually hard) are usually arranged in a triple bunk bed type set up with two triple bunk beds in a berth (a small door-less room). That is, there is one bed on the bottom, one on the middle and one on the top. On each side of the berth there are triple bunk beds arranged across the width of the train, but not into the corridor. Sheets, blankets and pillows are included. Opposite each berth is one or two seats and a very small table.

	Soft Sleeper (ruǎnwò, 软卧) - most expensive		Soft Sleeper (ruǎnwò, 软卧) - most expensive

Nomadicman: /* Visa Renewal Within China */ correction and additional info on agents

2013-04-17T05:50:21Z

Visa Renewal Within China: correction and additional info on agents

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	[http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=111&post=5880181 Discussion]		[http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=111&post=5880181 Discussion]

	There is actually no such thing as a 'renewal' or 'extension' - HOWEVER new visass can be obtained on the mainland. They are not renewals or extensions as the new visa can be a different class or have different conditions and if you apply beefore the old one expires you will lose some days. You can get only two such visas, and if yoiu have beeen on a temporary residence permit, that counted as one visa. For tourist visas, the normal duration is 30 days only and it does not permit re-entry should you leave the mainland, another country, H or Macau, you can ~~gettwo~~ more visas on the mainland.		There is actually no such thing as a 'renewal' or 'extension' - HOWEVER new visass can be obtained on the mainland. They are not renewals or extensions as the new visa can be a different class or have different conditions and if you apply beefore the old one expires you will lose some days. You can get only two such visas, and if yoiu have beeen on a temporary residence permit, that counted as one visa. For tourist visas, the normal duration is 30 days only and it does not permit re-entry should you leave the mainland, another country, HK or Macau. But if you get another visa in one of those you can get two more visas on the mainland.

	To get a visa on the mainland visit a PSB Exit and Entry Administration office. Most cities have one. Applying for a visa is much the same as outside the coountry BUT there can be variations. You can be asked to write a letter in Chinese explaining why you want to stay on (!) and in some cases eg Guangzhou, you MUSt obtain your photo from the officialphotographer inside the PSB E&E office - it is bar coded. In all cases you must supply an official residency form for the night of the day of the application, not the night that has just passed. If you are staying at a hotel approved for foreigners, they can give you this. If you are in aa private home, you will need to register with the local police, but you are supposed to do that anyway, and get the form from them on the day you are applying.		To get a visa on the mainland visit a PSB Exit and Entry Administration office. Most cities have one. Applying for a visa is much the same as outside the coountry BUT there can be variations. You can be asked to write a letter in Chinese explaining why you want to stay on (!) and in some cases eg Guangzhou, you MUSt obtain your photo from the officialphotographer inside the PSB E&E office - it is bar coded. In all cases you must supply an official residency form for the night of the day of the application, not the night that has just passed. If you are staying at a hotel approved for foreigners, they can give you this. If you are in aa private home, you will need to register with the local police, but you are supposed to do that anyway, and get the form from them on the day you are applying.

			There are many visa agencies in the large cities especially near HK and Macau and where there are significant numbers of foreigners. Most appear to be genuine and provide the services they offer but of course they charge fees. They are worth considering if you have probleems or if you want a visa with duration or re-entries, that you cannot get yourself. Some nationaliities will find agents specialising in their needs: Guangzhou has agnts servicing African, Russians...and no doubt many others. If this might apply to you, try looking for communities of your nationality or search on line.

	Remember that new legislation starts on 1st July 2013: it probably wwon't bring many changes, at least not quickly, but always remember that any information in here can becomeout of date.		Remember that new legislation starts on 1st July 2013: it probably wwon't bring many changes, at least not quickly, but always remember that any information in here can becomeout of date.

Nomadicman: /* Visa Renewal Within China */ All new info except link to discussion thread.

2013-04-17T05:43:32Z

Visa Renewal Within China: All new info except link to discussion thread.

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	====Visa Renewal Within China====		====Visa Renewal Within China====
	[http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=111&post=5880181 Discussion]		[http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=111&post=5880181 Discussion]

			There is actually no such thing as a 'renewal' or 'extension' - HOWEVER new visass can be obtained on the mainland. They are not renewals or extensions as the new visa can be a different class or have different conditions and if you apply beefore the old one expires you will lose some days. You can get only two such visas, and if yoiu have beeen on a temporary residence permit, that counted as one visa. For tourist visas, the normal duration is 30 days only and it does not permit re-entry should you leave the mainland, another country, H or Macau, you can gettwo more visas on the mainland.

			To get a visa on the mainland visit a PSB Exit and Entry Administration office. Most cities have one. Applying for a visa is much the same as outside the coountry BUT there can be variations. You can be asked to write a letter in Chinese explaining why you want to stay on (!) and in some cases eg Guangzhou, you MUSt obtain your photo from the officialphotographer inside the PSB E&E office - it is bar coded. In all cases you must supply an official residency form for the night of the day of the application, not the night that has just passed. If you are staying at a hotel approved for foreigners, they can give you this. If you are in aa private home, you will need to register with the local police, but you are supposed to do that anyway, and get the form from them on the day you are applying.

			Remember that new legislation starts on 1st July 2013: it probably wwon't bring many changes, at least not quickly, but always remember that any information in here can becomeout of date.

	====Tibet Permits====		====Tibet Permits====