The General Principles of the Constitution of PRC: the People's Republic of China protects the lawful rights and interests of foreigners within Chinese territory, and while on Chinese territory foreigners must abide by the law of the People's Republic of China.
Will my legitimate rights be protected in China?
Answer: Yes. Within Chinese territory, the legitimate rights and interests of the foreign visitors are protected by the People's Republic of China.
Can I enjoy freedom in China?
Answer: Yes. The freedom of foreign visitors is as inviolable as that of the Chinese nationals. Within the period of their visas, foreign visitors can freely travel the areas open to foreigners. They should, however, respect the traditions and customs of local areas. Those who want to visit areas that are not open to foreigners should apply for a Foreigners Travel Permit from the local public security organ. Only after the approval is granted, can they enter the area legally.
Do I need to abide the law of China like the Chinese citizens, or are there special regulations for foreigners?
Answer: Similar to nationals, all foreign visitors must abide by the law of the People's Republic of China. Any activities that disrupt public order, threaten public security, or infringe upon the interests of the state; the society or the collective would be punished according to the laws of China.
If I met something unfair in China, how can I protect my rights?
Answer: If your legal rights and interests are infringed or something unpleasant happens to you, you may complain to related organs.
Complain to the National Tourism Administrative Bureau directly or to the Institutions of Supervision over Quality in each province, when:
•Your travel agents, hotels or other travel operators offer you poor service or do not follow the agreement
•The guides or other travel staffs extort money from you
•You are injured or your baggage is damaged/ lost due to the fault of the travel operators
Also, all large tourist cities have hot lines for tourists to voice their complaints. Most of the complainants were satisfied with the verdicts, which were determined after thorough investigations and verification of facts.
Related Link: Complaints
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Travelers' Voices on Rights & Duties
1.
Oct. 19,2009 22:41 Reply
Mr.Ronin(USA) said:
Nihao! :-) I will be visiting China (Fujian Province) for the first time in January 2010 with a friend of mine who is from Fujian, but currently lives and works here in New Orleans, Louisiana. He is going back to China for a 2 month stay to visit with his family whom he has not seen in over 4 years. I have been invited by both him and his family to stay with them as their guest in their home. I will be applying for my new Visa/Passport in the next few days and would like to know what else I may need besides this? I am an American born citizen (White Male, 38 years old) who speaks a few languages other than American English, and am currently learning Mandarin as well. ANY helpful information or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Xiexie ni!
Oct. 20,2009 20:19
Mr.cindy(cn) replied:
passport with your visa is ok
Oct. 20,2009 22:17
Mr.Ronin(USA) replied:
What would be the best (Fastest and Cheapest) way to obtain a China Visa for someone living in the USA?
I live in New Orleans, LA, and I looked it up and the nearest Chinese Consulate is in Houston, TX.
Oct. 24,2009 22:48
Mr.cindy(cn) replied:
Please see this page: http://www.travelchinaguide.com/embassy/visa/introduction.htm
2.
Aug. 23,2009 19:45 Reply
Mr.Lopez(Argentina) said:
Hello, Im travelling to Shanghai on next month and hold an europeen passport, do I need VISA to enter?
Aug. 23,2009 19:55
Mr.yina(cn) replied:
Yes, you need a China visa.
Oct. 14,2009 00:00
Mr.ABC(Macau) replied:
Hello. I can get all types of China visas for you in Macau. From single entry to 1 year multiple entries. Rush delivery (within a few hours) is available. Please call 853 6216 8900 in Macau or 86-15344 86 8900 in China. You can email me at info@usastudyservice.com Get your China Visa today!
3.
Jul. 21,2009 12:26 Reply
Mr.Don P(USA) said:
I will be arriving in Beijing in October, then cruising from there to Nagasaki, Japan, and then continue cruising to Shanghai. Does this require a double entry China Visa for my tourism? Onward stops are Taipei, Hong Kong, and Singapore, but I believe Visas are not required for US citizens in those destinations.
Jul. 21,2009 20:16
Mr.yina(cn) replied:
Hello, you need to have a double entry China Visa. You can stay in Hong Kong for about 90 days without a visa but i do not know the regulations for the other two destinations.
4.
Jul. 5,2009 15:52 Reply
Mrs.Jackson(USA) said:
I will be traveling from US to Chengdu China in August. I have taken care of my immunizations except for Malaria. Should I get an immunization for Malaria and if so, which one is best for this region?
Jul. 5,2009 21:03
Mr.cindy(cn) replied:
Hello, to be honest, there is no need to get an immunization for malaria. It is serious in the past, however, except some rural, undeveloped area, the disease seldom occur nowadays. I am 20 yeas old and i am staying in China since i was born. But i never get this immunization. So do not worry about it. Enjoy your trip!
5.
Jun. 23,2009 04:15 Reply
Mr.papa(china) said:
i am a phillipine in australia.i want to go to china but i want to know if i need or require a visa?
Jun. 23,2009 05:22
Mr.yina(cn) replied:
Of course you need a visa, for more inforamtion, you can visit visa section of this website: http://www.travelchinaguide.com/embassy/visa.htm
6.
Mar. 30,2009 06:49 Reply
Mr.Sridhar(India) said:
Which is the preferrable month to travel to China
Apr. 15,2009 01:02
Ms.Evelyn(China) replied:
April, May, October
May. 5,2009 19:51
Ms.Jana(Japan) replied:
Approximately how long does it take to secure a visa to enter China? Thnak you.
7.
Apr. 14,2009 22:35 Reply
Ms.Marge(Philippines) said:
If i go to shenzhen...do i need a visa?
Apr. 15,2009 01:01
Ms.Evelyn(China) replied:
Yes, you need it. You can refer to the following page for the details:
http://www.travelchinaguide.com/embassy/visa.htm
8.
Feb. 21,2009 11:33 Reply
Mr.Price(Canada) said:
Hi, I'm wondering how it works with Chinese Immigration pertaining to an onward or return ticket and where is this checked if at all.
9.
Feb. 16,2009 10:21 Reply
Ms.miller(usa) said:
Do I need a visa for Hong Kong?
Feb. 16,2009 20:05
Ms.Yuan(China) replied:
The citizens of the United States don't need a visa to go to Hong Kong. You can stay there without a visa for 90 days. For details, please see
http://www.travelchinaguide.com/embassy/visa/hongkong.htm
10.
Feb. 10,2009 08:09 Reply
Mrs.Masupha(Lesotho) said:
how do I get visa to china
Feb. 15,2009 00:06
Ms.Yuan(China) replied:
Hello there. I suggest you read our Embassy section for details. With regard to your situation, please refer to the website:
http://www.travelchinaguide.com/embassy/lesotho.htm