Another round of CX fanfares released this morning at 8 am. I am quite disappointed at the quality of the destinations offered as they aren’t that good and tend to be the same places week after week. Fares include: (*with tax + surcharge) Xiamen HKD 590 | HKD 1,225* Kunming HKD 690 | HKD 1,325* Shanghai HKD 790 | HKD ... Read More »
Planning on a trip to Shanghai this summer? I am, but I hate flying into Pudong Airport. It’s just so god-darn far from the city. Cabs are a bit expensive and the metro while budget friendly, has tons of stops and takes easily over an hour and a half. Maglev is quick, but it’s pricey for where it brings you, ... Read More »
Spring Airlines is promoting their new route for only $87.90 total roundtrip. This equals $685 HKD. Availability for the discount promo fares is good so I suggest you book fast if you’re interested in going to Xiamen. Keep in mind that since this is Spring Airlines the flight will be barebones and seats probably uncomfortable, but certainly bearable for a ... Read More »
China Eastern started offering free transit hotels to passengers this year. To be eligible, the basic rule is that you are transiting and there are no more flights to your destination on the same date. “passengers who purchase ticket from our Hong Kong official website and need to transit at Shanghai, Kunming and Xi’an, connecting domestic or international flights on ... Read More »
China Hotel is located in the older part of Guangzhou, near the Guangzhou Railway Station and right next to the Dong Fang Hotel. It’s conveniently located above the Metro station as well. I stayed there a few years ago as they were renovating and it looks basically the same, newish décor and clean. I came during the Canton Fair so ... Read More »
Took a trip to Guangzhou to visit the humongous Canton Fair event, which is held in April and October each year. I haven’t been up to Guangzhou in a while so it was nice to get out of Hong Kong and visit for a day. While there are a few methods to get up to Guangzhou, bus, train via Shenzhen, ... Read More »
Looking for information on how to get between Hong Kong and Shenzhen anytime of the day? You’ll need to go through the Huang Guang border via bus. There are a bunch of bus companies which run varying routes between Hong Kong and Shenzhen. If you’re coming from the HK Island side, your easiest choice is to leave from Wan Chai, ... Read More »
If you don’t mind a layover en-route to Japan from HKG, you can get some really great fares in economy class, $1090 before taxes and fees, which comes to around $2200 HKD all-in. Additionally, with China’s new visa-free transit rule going into effect January 1, 2013, you can also try to fit in a stopover and visit China for up to 72-hours ... Read More »
Last week Beijing announced they would allow visa-free transits at the airport for transit passengers for up to 72 hours for passport holders of the countries below. Shanghai, never wanting to be left behind, will also adjust their current 48 hour policy to 72 hours to match Beijing’s. Read More »
It’s official, starting January 1, 2013, Beijing will allow transits to a third country to be visa-free for 3 days (72 hours)! This is very similar to what China offers in Shanghai, but in Shanghai it’s 48 hours. You’ll get a stamped 3 day visa upon arrival at immigration and confirmation of your transit. However, there is a restricted list ... Read More »
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