FAQQ:What is the best time to have the Yangtze River cruise?
A:The best seasons to take a Yangtze River cruise are spring and autumn. To
put it more specific, it is April, May, September and October when the weather
is cool and comfortable. These four months are often called high seasons.
Despite the factor of weather, the best time is in winter in terms of price. The
prices are the lowest for the winter cruises and the highest in high seasons.
Q:Will I get seasick on the ship?
A:Seasickness is rare on larger cruise ships because they are equipped with
stabilizers which are designed to minimize the feeling of movement. If you
should feel queasy, medicine is available from the ship doctor.
Q:What are the methods of obtaining a China Visa?
A:You should obtain your visa before leaving the country where you live. The
costs and the length of time to process a visa vary from country to country.
Please check the website for the Chinese Embassy in your country to find the
information applicable to you. Application forms can usually be downloaded from
the web site.
Q:Do I have to tip in China?
A:We pay the guides and drivers a good and reasonable salary. However, we
realize that some people might like to tip guides or drivers for their
outstanding service. The amount of your tip is based on the satisfaction you
have received from the guides and drivers. The usual amount is about 150-250
RMB/day to a guide and half amount to a driver (a separate offer to them is
better) if their service satisfy you. Of course, you can pay more or choose not
to pay on different occasions.
Q:I heard that some restaurants in China have dog on the menu. Is that true?
A:We have to say it is true. Dog is eaten in certain areas in China, as it
is in a number of other Asian countries. Restaurants that serve dog usually
specialize in this dish, so you are unlikely to encounter dog on the menu unless
you go looking and then only in particular areas of China.
Q:My friend told me that the toilets in Chinese restaurants are "squat toilets". Is that true?
A:Most of toilets in Chinese restaurants and public areas are squat toilets,
But please be assured that hotels usually have western toilets.
Q:Can you make the refunding to my credit card? What Information do you need in order to refund me?
A:Yes, we may refund to your credit card. In order to make the refund to
your credit card, we need you to confirm or let us know the following info:
1) Credit card type;
2) Credit card number;
3) Issuing Bank of the Credit card;
4) The address of the above bank;
5) Credit card holder's full name, nationality, birth date;
6) The Billing address.
