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TRAVEL HANDBOOK
Flight Centre Business Travel Info Wine Australia has partnered once again with Flight Centre Business Travel. All the details of our tour have been shared with our travel team, so if you require assistance with your trip planning and booking, please contact Lauren Pugliese. Please complete the contact sheet by 6 April by clicking the link below. Lauren and her team will then be in touch to assist you further. Flight Centre Business Travel - Wine Australia China Roadshow Booking Form LAUREN PUGLIESE Travel Manager, Flight Centre Business Travel P: 08 8461 2554 M: 0421 717 581 E: lauren.pugliese@flightcentre.com.au Wine Australia
Flights from Australia
It is recommended that you fly to Tianjin with Qantas or Cathy
Pacific, via Hong Kong or Shanghai.
EXAMPLE ONLY
To the left you will see an example of a flight ex Sydney to give
a guide on the best time to arrive in Tianjin.
QANTAS (QF127)
To book these flights, or alternative flights, please contact Departs: Sydney
Lauren at Flight Centre Business Travel who can assist with the 19/05/19 - 10:20
best possible route and to ensure you arrive in a timely
manner for the commencement of the Tianjin events. Arrives: Tianjin (via Hong Kong)
19/05/19 - 23:50
NOTE: Similar international flights are available on Monday,
however this will see you landing too late to attend the
Exhibitor Market Briefing and Welcome Dinner at 6pm.
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Recommended flights within China
It is advised that you book the noted flights during the
roadshow. These have been selected from all the domestic TIANJIN to HANGZHOU
3U8816 – Air China
carriers as the best flights to ensure you reach your required
DEPART: 22/05/19 15:45
destination, allowing for plenty of travel time and down time in ARRIVE: 22/05/19 17:40
between live event days.
HANGZHOU to KUNMING
MU5645 – China Eastern Airline
If you have Chinese representatives (i.e. importers, distributors
DEPART: 25/05/19 14:35
etc.) joining you on the roadshow, it is advised they also book ARRIVE: 25/05/19 17:50
these flights.
KUNMING to SHENZHEN
MU5759 – Shenzhen Airline
To book these flights, or alternative flights, please contact DEPART: 28/05/19 10:00
Lauren at Flight Centre Business Travel who can ensure you ARRIVE: 28/05/19 12:10
are at your destination in time for the appropriate events.
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Passport & Visa Requirements
As a general rule, passports need to have at least six months of If you are enlisting Flight Centre Business Travel to book your
validity when traveling internationally. Most countries will not travel, they can advise on how best to arrange your visa and
permit a traveller to enter their country unless the passport is point you in the right direction. It is advised that you arrange
set to expire at least six months after the final day of travel. your own visa to ensure that they are completed and received
You may also be denied boarding at time of check-in. in time for travel. Please see the links below for more
information.
All Australian passport holders travelling to China require a
visa. It is recommended that you apply for a Business Visa (M) • China visa information:
about 4-6 weeks before your intended date of entry into https://www.visaforchina.org/SYD_EN/index.shtml
China, but not earlier than three months prior. • You can also apply for your visa online here:
https://visalink.com.au/
A ‘Letter of Invitation’ from Wine Australia inviting you to do
• Flight Centre recommends the following Visa company:
business in China is required as part of your visa application.
https://visasdirect.com.au/
To request this letter from our China Office, complete the
online form no later than Friday 6 April.
You can find the form here
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Tianjin Accommodation Roadshow venue: Shangri-La Tianjin Shangri-La Tianjin 328 Haihe East Road, Tianjin 天津香格里拉大酒店 天津市河东区海河东路328号 Shangri-La Tianjin Website Reservation link Group Code: WAD210519 Telephone: +86 22 8418 8888 Email: Miro.Zhang@shangri-la.com Suggested check in dates: 19 May 2019 Suggested check out dates: 22 May 2019 Cost per night: Single CNY 750 Double CNY 850 *For alternative accommodation options, please contact Lauren at Flight Centre Business Travel to discuss discounted rates with other Tianjin hotels Wine Australia
Hangzhou Accommodation Roadshow venue: Grand Hyatt Hangzhou Grand Hyatt Hangzhou 28 Hu Bin Road, Hangzhou Zhejiang. 杭州凯悦酒店 湖滨路 28 号 28 Hu Bin Road Grand Hyatt Website Reservation Link Telephone: +86 189 5818 6974 Email: rose.wu3@hyatt.com Suggested check in dates: 22 May 2019 Suggested check out dates: 25 May 2019 Cost per night: Single CNY 1100 Double CNY 1200 *For alternative accommodation options, please contact Lauren at Flight Centre Business Travel to discuss discounted rates with other Hangzhou hotels Wine Australia
Kunming Accommodation Roadshow venue: Wanda Vista Kunming Wanda Vista Kunming No.888 Qianxing Road, Xishan Qu, Kunming Shi, Yunnan. 昆明富力万达文华酒店 前兴路888号昆明西山万达广场 Wanda Vista Kunming Website Reservation Form Please send this reservation form through to their reservation email address. Email: reservation.kunming@wandahotels.com Suggested check in dates: 25 May 2019 Suggested check out dates: 28 May 2019 Cost per night: Single CNY 750 Double CNY 750 *For alternative accommodation options, please contact Lauren at Flight Centre Business Travel to discuss discounted rates with other Kunming hotels Wine Australia
Shenzhen Accommodation Roadshow venue: Hilton Shenzhen Shekou Nanhai Hilton Shenzhen Shekou Nanhai 1177 Wanghai Rd, Nanshan Qu, Shenzhen Shi, Guangdong Sheng 深圳希尔顿蛇口南海酒店 深圳市南山区望海路1177号 Hilton Shenzhen Website Reservation Link Group code: GWINH Email: Edward.Huang@Hilton.com Suggested check in dates: 28 May 2019 Suggested check out dates: 30 May 2019 Cost per night: Single CNY 1150 Double CNY 1250 *For alternative accommodation options, please contact Lauren at Flight Centre Business Travel to discuss discounted rates with other Shenzhen hotels Wine Australia
Travel Tips
Ground Transfers The Chinese currency is known as Renminbi (RMB). It is
It is recommended that you either book car transfers through sometimes also called Chinese Yuan (CNY). 1 RMB equals
your hotels or you print out the name of your hotel / airport in about 21 cents AUD.
simplified Chinese characters before you depart. Language
barriers are a challenge in the more regional cities. You could Credit cards are mostly accepted in all major hotels, as well as
also car pool with another exhibitor to save time and money. shopping malls. However it is highly recommended you have
cash on you. Most restaurants and taxis will only accept cash.
Flight Centre Business Travel can book all transfers you
require, ensuring you have vouchers on arrival. TIP: Download Oanda Currency Converter app, or print out a
rough conversion chart to put into your wallet
Travel Insurance
It is recommended that you arrange your own Travel Insurance RMB AUD
for this trip. It is compulsory when traveling overseas. 1 20c
5 $1
CoverMore (www.covermore.com.au) Travel Insurance is
10 $2
recommended, and Flight Centre Business Travel can book this 20 $4
for you. Please contact them via the details listed on page 1. 30 $6
50 $10
100 $20
300 $60
1000 $200
Money
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Health TIP: Toilet paper is rarely found in airport and public toilets, so
Visitors entering China are required to complete a health best to carry your own.
declaration form. Check with your local doctor about your
vaccination requirements. Food and Drink
It’s an idea to carry hand sanitiser with you. Most Chinese It’s recommended you drink only boiled or bottled water
wear masks to protect others from their germs if they are during your stay. Most hotels provide complimentary bottled
unwell, or to protect against pollution when it’s bad. drinking water so stock up, but keep in mind you are not able
Chinese pharmacies offer both western and eastern medicine to take liquids through domestic airports in China.
at very reasonable prices. Prescription medication can usually Chinese restaurant waitstaff aren’t as proactive as you may
be purchased without a prescription (within reason) by simply be used to, so don’t be afraid to throw your hands up and call
providing the pharmacist with your identification. for the ‘fuyian’ if you want service!
If you are unwell on the trip or require any medical attention, TIP: Chinese street food is delicious and it’s everywhere! When
please contact one of the Wine Australia team on the ground choosing which vendor to purchase from, check to see where
and we can assist you. the locals are dining. If you see a queue, it’s likely to be a safer
bet.
Wine AustraliaTravel Tips
Attire TIP: Purchase a plug converter before you depart, or borrow
Dress is generally informal in China, except on social one from the hotel concierge on arrival. We travel with a small
occasions when more formal attire is called for. For the Australian power board so you can make your one converter
roadshow live event days, it is recommended you wear smart go further!
casual clothes and a branded shirt if you have one. Shirts /
ties are not required but optional of course. Websites
When you visit China keep in mind that their ‘Great Firewall’
Power blocks sites such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram,
The voltage is 220 volts in China. Despite our power plugs and most of the Google selection. If you want to access these
being very similar (essentially an Australia plug upside down) while you’re visiting China, you’ll need to purchase a VPN.
they are not exactly the same and in some cases, you will be When shopping for VPNs, check that they cover China – as
unable to plug in. Most hotels have at least one plug that will many free options do not.
work with an Australia plug type however. TIP: Set your Smartphone and laptop to use another search
engine when you land. Baidu is the equivalent to Google in
China, otherwise you can try Yahoo! or MS Explorer.
Wine AustraliaTravel Tips Apps Phone China’s premier messaging app is Weixin (WeChat in English) China’s major carriers include China Telecom and China and everybody you meet – expats and locals alike – will have Unicom. SIM cards can be purchased at the airport with your it. Download for free; it’s a great way to keep in touch with passport on hand, and credit is quite affordable. Keep in mind other exhibitors, the Wine Australia team, but most importantly most Chinese SIMs are locked to the province in which they are new contacts you make on the roadshow. purchased, so you’ll pay roaming charges when texting, Pleco is the best Chinese language app for travellers. The calling, or using data outside of this province. basic dictionary app is free. It also has a in-app purchase of TIP: Using your Australia carrier and putting your global character recognition. Point your iPhone at a Chinese menu roaming on before you depart is likely your best option. and get an instant translation. TIP: A great map app is Maps.Me. Download the app and the specific city maps you think you’ll need, and you can then roam freely without an internet connection. Wine Australia
Language
Most people in Mainland China speak Mandarin, however each of the Make it cheaper: Piányí yī diǎn. (Pian-yee yee
cities we are visiting has its own dialect that is sometimes spoken. dian.)
TIP: Below are some simple phrases that should get you by. Very beautiful: Hĕn piàoliang (Hen peow-liung)
Delicious: Hào chī (How chir)
Hello: Nǐhǎo (Nee how) Check, please: Măi dān (My dahn)
Goodbye: Zàijiàn (Zhai-jian) Receipt / Invoice: Fāpiào (Fa pee ow)
Thank you: Xièxiè (Shieh-shieh) I don't understand: Wǒ bù dǒng (Wuh boo dong)
Good morning: Zǎo (Zhow) Let's go!: Wǒmen zǒu ba! (Wuh-men zoew
Goodnight: Wǎn'ān (One-un) bah!)
My name is…: Wǒ jiào... (Wuh jeow...) Yes: Shì (Sheh)
Where’s the bathroom: Xǐshǒujiān zài nǎlǐ? (See-sow- No: Bù shì (Bu-sheh)
jian zai na-lee?) Good: Hǎo (How)
How much?: Duō shǎo? (Dwuh shauw?) Bad: Bù hǎo (Boo-how)
Too expensive: Tài guìle! (Tie gway luh!)
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