Location

Things to know travelling to China

We understand the challenges you are facing when travelling to China, hopefully this will help you prepare your trip and make you feel less stressful.

Visa

Apply for the visa at least one month before your travel.

You may be eligible for 144 hours visa free entry, please find more information via link below:

Policy Interpretation_National Immigration Administration (nia.gov.cn)opens in new tab/window

Apps

Due to “The Great Firewall”, Google products (including Google app store), YouTube, Twitter, Vimeo, Facebook products, Instagram, etc. are blocked in China. Unless you have a VPN, these apps are not accessible in China. You can download a VPN on your device before travelling or explore a few Chinese apps instead.

Below are some of the popular apps that may help you plan your trip.

Flights, trains, accommodation--Trip.com

Taxi service--DiDi Rider

Subway system--MetroMan

Payment—Cash, Alipay, WeChat Pay

As credit cards are not available in most places, it is highly recommended to carry cash or download one of above apps and register before you travel.

Map--Apple map, LingoMap

Translator--Microsoft Translator

Communication—WeChat

Things to know travelling to Chinaopens in new tab/window

Accommodation

Accommodation/Poster Printing/Local transfer booking link

https://www.crsolutiononlinebooking.com/ispt2024dmcservice-home-pageopens in new tab/window

Visa Information

According to the Foreign Ministry, China will extend the visa-free policy for short-term visits for 12 countries - France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Malaysia, Switzerland, Ireland, Hungary, Austria, Belgium, and Luxembourg - until the end of 2025.

Citizens of these countries with ordinary passports can enjoy visa-free travel to China for purposes such as business, tourism, visiting family or friends, or transit for up to 15 days.

Chinese VISA Information

Please be aware that you may require a travel visa to enter China. Please check the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China website or the Chinese Visa Application Service Center website or with the Chinese Embassy in your country for information on travel requirements to China.

» Visit the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China website » Visit the Chinese Visa Application Service Center hereopens in new tab/window

While the conference team CANNOT arrange visas on your behalf, we are glad to help to issue an invitation letter for your visa application once you have completed your registration successfully.

To automatically generate your conference invitation letter click hereopens in new tab/window .

It is recommended that you apply for a Chinese visa as early as possible with at least 1 month in advance of travel.

We look forward seeing you in China and wish you have a pleasant journey ahead.

Accessibility

Accessibility Policy

Please access our Accessibility policy and guidelines here.

How to contact us to discuss any accessibility requirements

Please contact us at [email protected]opens in new tab/window to discuss any requirements or questions. The conference organizer will contact you directly to discuss further.

Please let us have the details of any specific requirements by 3 June 2024.

Conference venue

Is there disabled parking?

Not yet.

Is the venue wheelchair accessible?

Yes.

Are there accessible elevators close to the conference rooms?

Yes.

Are there accessible restrooms near the conference rooms (same floor/near accessible lifts?)

Yes.

Meeting rooms

The meeting rooms are on the same floor.

Catering: on request we can arrange for early access to the catering space/assistance with the collection of catering please contact us at [email protected]opens in new tab/window

Please contact us at[email protected]opens in new tab/window if you would like to have an orientation tour of the venue by 17 June 2024.

Conference venue accessibility Link

https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/cgozhhi-hilton-zhengzhou/hotel-info/opens in new tab/window

Please contact us at[email protected]opens in new tab/window if you would like to discuss the arrangements for the conference dinner.

Conference Hotel

Bedroom accessibility information: https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/cgozhhi-hilton-zhengzhou/rooms/?category=accessibleopens in new tab/window

Any queries please contact:[email protected]opens in new tab/window

Conference Dinner Venue

Is the venue wheelchair accessible?

Yes.

Are there accessible elevators close to the dinner space?

Yes.

Are there accessible restrooms near the dinner space (same floor/near accessible lifts?)

Yes.

How far apart are any different spaces that are being used.

It’s in the same space as the meeting.

How to reach the venue and hotel

For all information please follow: https://jtyst.henan.gov.cn/2022/07-27/2495231.htmlopens in new tab/window