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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What are the
dates of the flight plan?
• Depart August 22, 2007 and return home September 2, 2007 for participants
taking only the Cultural Tour, with no classes.
• Depart August 22, 2007 and return home September 8, 2007 for participants
taking the Cultural Tour and one week of classes.
• Depart August 22, 2007 and return home September 15, 2007 for participants
taking the Cultural Tour and two weeks of classes.
• Depart August 22, 2007 and return home September 29, 2007 for participants
taking the Cultural Tour and four weeks of classes.
2. Do I need a visa or passport to get into China?
Yes you will need both a visa and a passport for the trip. We will apply for
our visas as a group on July 1, 2007. Each person needs to acquire their own
passport before July 1 and give it to the AIAM China Study Tour Coordinator.
Passports must be valid until at least June 2008.
3. How will getting around in China be? Can I manage without knowing
any local dialect?
We will be traveling as a group during the tours, sometimes on buses and
other times on trains or airplanes. Each tour description lists the modes of
transportation. We will have English- speaking interpreters with us during
tours.
4. How about local transportation, if I want to go exploring the
city?
Taxis are very affordable in Beijing. We can help arrange or advise on
transportation in the other cities we visit.
5. What kinds of accommodations will we have while in Beijing and the
other places we visit?
All rooms will be double rooms (one room with two twin beds) with bathrooms
and air-conditioning. We have made arrangements at a local hotel in Beijing
near the hospital. Even though we have not yet arranged specific hotels in
the other cities, the rooms should be comparative. Bed linens and towels are
provided. Bring your own toiletries.
6. What will the weather most likely be like while we are in the
places that we are visiting in China?
The average high and low temperatures during August is 86/64 and September is
87/71, with average monthly precipitation at 2.8 and 6.9 inches respectively.
7. How expensive is China? Will I have a lot of out-of-pocket
expenses?
It depends on your tastes and how much you like to shop. We usually suggest a
budget of around 50 dollars a week for food, plus whatever shopping you plan
on doing. Many meals are included while on the tours, so review their
descriptions when making your budget.
8. Are all of the meals covered in the cost of the programs and
tours?
Many meals are covered (see each tour segment’s description). Exceptions are
mainly during “free-time” . There is a huge variety of places to eat in
China, all featuring fresh, local ingredients and regional specialties and American
fast food chains.
9. Do you have any suggestions for what to pack for the trip? Are
there any luggage limitations either domestically within China or
internationally?
• 75 pounds is the international luggage limit, and 44 pounds domestically.
Additional weight is usually subject to a surcharge.
• A travel money belt large enough to carry your passport and currency would
be convenient for you.
• Bottled water, snacks and beverages are very easy and inexpensive to
purchase anywhere in China. You do not need to bring a water filter.
• There is nothing special you need to pack for the trip.
10. Should I convert some money to Chinese currency before I leave
home?
• No. Convert your cash or travelers checks in the Beijing airport at one of
two banks that are open 24 hours a day for money changing.
11. I will take classes during the trip. Does financial aid cover
this?
• Yes. If you would rather budget monthly for this trip, contact Connie
Wyscarver, AIAM Finance Manager, about setting up a monthly payment plan that
has your payment fully paid by August 1, 2007. This is for your convenience
in budgeting and is not a requirement. Contact Mrs. Wyscarver at
cwyscarver@aiam.edu.
12. What is the schedule for payments?
• Down payment of $1,600 is due April 25, 2007. 2nd payment of
$1,000 is due June 8, 2007. Payment in full is due August 1, 2007.
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