LIU GLOBAL • CHINA CENTER
4.14.16
GENERAL PRE-DEPARTURE INFORMATION
VISA
1. If you have not applied for your Chinese visa, please do so ASAP. 2. Please refer to Important Visa Information document to check the visa application details.
BUY AIR TICKETS
LIU Global students are encouraged to book air tickets well in advance of their departure. We recommend that students traveling to China for the first time fly directly into Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH) on a domestic or international flight, although this may not be the least expensive options. Students with sufficient international travel experience may also fly directly to the Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) or Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and arrange other transportation to Hangzhou by train or bus. For students arriving in China independently, there are several cities in China that have international connections with the United States and European countries, including Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong. Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH) has international connections to Hong Kong, Tokyo, Osaka, Seoul, Bangkok and Singapore.
ITEMS TO BRING AND NOT TO BRING
REQUESTED SUGGESTED DO NOT ² Passport ü Prescription Medications × Illicit narcotic and ² Valid Chinese Visa (All ü Laptop psychotropic drugs students are required to ü Feminine Hygiene Products × Pornographic material of arrange a student visa ü Non-Prescription Drugs you typically any kind prior to departure for use to control cold, flu, cough, × Religious or political China) allergies, and indigestion, such as material ² A valid Health Insurance aspirin and ibuprofen, Tums, × Cold cuts or fresh fruit Policy Robitussin ü Research books ü Dictionaries ü Winter coat
CONTACT INFO
1. Please have these phone numbers handy in case of emergency. If you are outside China, you need to dial 86 first. China Center Office: +86-0571-87952051
Mailbox 1709, Zhejiang University, Yuquan Campus, 38 Zheda Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province 310027, P.R. China +86 571 87952051
LIU GLOBAL • CHINA CENTER
4.14.16 Difei Vivian Hu, Director [email protected] Zizhe Zoe Hu, Program Coordinator [email protected] 2. In case you need to take a taxi or ask for directions, the Center Address is: Building 11, Room 303, 38 Zheda Road, Yuquan Campus, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 杭州市 浙江大学 玉泉校区浙大路 38 号 第十一教学大楼 303 室 Your Dorm Address: Zhu Kezhen International Education Building 38 Zheda Road, Yuquan Campus, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou Phone: +86-571-87951122 X 9 (front desk); +86-571-87951122 浙大路 38 号 浙江大学玉泉校区 竺可桢国际教育大楼 浙大国际教育学院 (西溪路校门进去)
MONEY
1. The local currency is CNY (RMB) and exchange rate of USD to CNY is 1 USD = 6.2CNY. Here are some examples of living costs: In-city bus fare: 2 CNY Short trip taxi: 11 CNY Meal at cafeteria: 15 CNY Soft drink: 3 CNY 2 bananas: 3 CNY One load of laundry (wash and dry): 10 CNY 2. You will be getting a monthly stipend to cover your basic dorm cost and meals. 3. We suggest that you exchange some cash before leaving the States in case of any emergency upon your arrival.
PHONE
It is very easy to apply for a SIM card for your cell phone. We strongly encourage you to bring your own cell phone. Please check with your phone company and make sure the phone you bring with is an unlocked phone.
WEATHER
It is hot and humid in September. You should bring some comfortable clothes. However, it will get cold in November and December, so you should bring some warm clothes as well. A thick jacket will be necessary for the beginning of the Spring semester. We will have one long field trip to Beijing (it is expected to be in early November). The weather will be cold in Beijing by then. You will need a scarf, sweater, gloves, hat and a warm jacket. You may also consider doing some shopping here if you don’t want to bring a lot of stuff from the States.
Mailbox 1709, Zhejiang University, Yuquan Campus, 38 Zheda Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province 310027, P.R. China +86 571 87952051
LIU GLOBAL • CHINA CENTER
4.14.16 ON ARRIVAL
If you arrive at the Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH) (Recommended) The Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH) is 27 kilometers from downtown Hangzhou. If it is your first time in Hangzhou, the center will arrange an airport pick-up for you. You should contact our Program Coordinator, Zizhe Hu (email: [email protected]), three days prior to your arrival to arrange a pick-up. For students who will arrive during 9:00pm - 6:00am (local time), please contact the China Center before your departure to confirm your dormitory and pick-up arrangement. The pick-up service will send you directly to the dormitory that you have booked and you can check in with your passport and enrollment letter at the front desk (24 hours/7 days for single dorm and 8am - 9:30pm for shared apartment). If you arrive at the Shanghai International Airports (PVG or SHA) The Shanghai International Airports are 2-3 hours away by car from downtown Hangzhou. The Center might not be able to arrange a pick-up for you if you arrive at Shanghai International Airports. However, there are generally two ground transportation options for you to transit to Hangzhou from Shanghai International Airports. After you reach the bus terminal or railway stations in Hangzhou, you can take a taxi to reach Yuquan Campus. Ø By Long Distance Bus from PVG Follow the sign of “long distance bus” and take the long distance bus to Hangzhou directly at the Pudong airport’s terminal building. Ticket Fare: CNY￥100 Duration: 3 hours Operating Hours: Every 1.5 hours from 8:40am-8:00pm (local time) Ø By High-Speed Train from SHA You can take subway Line 2 at SHA to the next stop to reach Hongqiao Railway Station. Alternatively, you can walk at Terminal 2 of the airport westwards along and will arrive at Hongqiao Railway Station in 20 minutes. At Hongqiao Railway Station, you take a high-speed train to Hangzhou Railway Station or Hangzhou East Railway Station. Ticket Fare: CNY￥77.5-123.5 Duration: 1 hour Operating Hours: Every 10-30 minutes from 6:20am-9:30pm (local time) If you arrive early Early arrival is permissible but will not be accommodated by faculty or staff. Please contact the Center for more information of transportation and lodging, as well as to confirm the details of pick-up. If you arrive early in Shanghai and are on a limited budget, we recommend you stay at the Captain Hostel. Shared-room rates start from CNY 60/person/night. Phone: +86-21-63235053 Fax: +86-21-63219331 Website: http://www.captainhostelshanghai.com/ Address: 37 Fuzhou Road, Shanghai (near the Bund) 舟张青年酒店福州路37号(外滩) Also, you can book other hotels via http://english.ctrip.com/.
Mailbox 1709, Zhejiang University, Yuquan Campus, 38 Zheda Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province 310027, P.R. China +86 571 87952051