Q: Do I need a visa to visit mainland China?

In most of the cases, you will need a visa to visit mainland China. We recommend that you consult the Chinese Embassy in your own country to check what is required in plenty of time before departure. You will also need a passport which is valid for six months after your intended date of return.

We cannot accept liability if you are refused entry onto a flight or into the country.

Q: Can you help me with the visa application?

Yes, certainly. We are happy to provide all the necessary documents for your visa application. Please email hello [at] chinauxtour [dot] com (change [at] to @ and [dot] to . ) if you need help with the application.

Q: Which companies are we going to visit?

In previous tours, we visited some of China’s biggest IT names such as Baidu, Tencent, Alibaba and Lenovo; national companies such as China Telecom and China mobile, and China CITIC Bank. We also visited design agencies and start-ups, as well as academic institutions. In addition to Chinese organisations, we also visited Western companies in China, such as Honeywell and R/GA.

We will announce this year’s hosting companies nearer the date. Please follow our Facebook page for the latest information and announcement.

Q: Will there be any changes to the companies we visit?

Once they have been confirmed we will make every effort to ensure that we visit the companies named in the schedules. However, we reserve the right to change one or more of these should issues arise outside our control. You will receive a detailed itinerary nearer the time, though it is possible that we may have to make changes at short notice.

Q: How do I contact you to ask questions not answered here?

Please email hello [at] chinauxtour [dot] com (change [at] to @ and [dot] to . ) with any questions you may have. We will aim to reply to you within 48 hours of receiving them. You can also follow us on Facebook and Twitter for the latest information about the tour.

Q: How many participants in the tour?

To ensure the best communication quality and create the most intimate relationship building opportunity, we limit participants number to under 10. So sign up early if you don’t want to miss out the unforgettable experience!

Q: What do I have to prepare before the trip?

We encourage you to prepare a short presentation about you and your company’s expertise. This is your chance to shine and to win clients. You should also prepare as many questions as possible to ask while you are on the tour and during the day conferences.

Q: How much is the tour?

The price of the 2018 tour is £3,999 for an all-inclusive package. We regret to say that there will packages available to join only part of the tour this year. Included in the all-inclusive price:

1. Accommodation
2. Flights and train travel inside China
3. Transport between company visits
4. Meals
5. Day conferences and company visits

Not include:

1. International flights to China
2. Personal expenses

Q: Are there any discount on the price?

Yes, we offer a 10% Early Bird discount if you sign up and pay before 31 July 2018 (discount code: EARLYBIRD). If you joined in the tour in previous years, save 15% using the code COMEBACK. Academics or students save 10% using code RESEARCH10. Discounts are also available for group bookings of three or more people. Please email hello [at] chinauxtour [dot] com (change [at] to @ and [dot] to . ) for more information on discount.

Q: Can I bring my family to the tour?

Absolutely! We believe family is an integral part of our life, business and culture. This is an experience tour, not just one of observation. One of our previous guests commented: ”Empathy is important. If you don’t make feelings personal, it’s just some kind of sympathy.” And we agree with him. So if it’s your first time going to China and you want your family to experience what you experience, bring them with you for a full immersion in our culture and way of being!

Q: Can I join part of the tour?

Sorry, no, we have removed this option from the 2018 tour.