GETTING THERE

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Getting there from Britain and Ireland
China has several international air gateways, the most important being Beijing and Hong Kong. At least four airlines fly from London non-stop into these two cities, and to Hong Kong alone there are four or five flights daily. Additionally a whole host of...
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Getting there from the USA and Canada
There are a number of possible routes to China from the US and Canada, with the most options being through Hong Kong. Check the ads in newspaper travel sections, and shop around. In particular, the recent influx of Hong Kong Chinese into Vancouver has...
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Getting there from Australia and New Zealand
The closest entry point into China from Australia and New Zealand is Hong Kong, though it's also possible to fly direct to Guangzhou, Shanghai and Beijing without having to change planes, and to elsewhere in China if you're prepared to make a stopover. ...
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Overland routes into China
China now has a number of land borders open to foreign travellers. When planning your route, think carefully about where you buy your Chinese visa - remember that Chinese visas must be used within three months of their date of issue, which may not be very¡­"