What medical services are not covered in the tour?
- Acupuncture- It will be provided where indicated at the beginning and/or end of the trip as needed.
- Herbal Medicine- Most is relatively inexpensive and can be paid by credit card or cash (no checks please). After your initial appointment, you will be able to receive enough medicine to last for the balance of the week. After your final appointment; and after adjustments are made as needed, you will receive enough medicine to last three or four weeks. A three to six month supply can be sent to you via courier or mail after your return.
- Any other medical services outside of the original exam
and final exam. The initial and follow-up exams are included in the
tour. Occasionally a follow-up exam is not needed or indicated and there
will be no refund or adjustment in the tour cost if this should happen
What about Handicap Facilities?
There are few handicap facilities in China. Access ramps and other aides are limited to new construction. Sidewalks are often rough and not ramped. There seems to be a lot of steps to climb, especially where ancient attractions are located.
What if I prefer to travel with the group but stay by myself in the hotels?
This can be arranged, but there is a daily supplemental
fee of $35.00 per night during your stay in China.
I'm a vegetarian: What do I do?
If you are a meat and dairy vegetarian please inform us at least one week
in advance of the tour. If you are a total vegetarian please inform us
also in advance.
What other things are not included in the tour?
- Tea is included with meals at no extra charge, however, drinks other than tea are extra and have to be paid for at the time.
- Evening activities- Tickets, transportation to and from the event
- Snacks- Drinks, and mini bar in the hotel.
- Side tours or special events are not included in the original tour.
- Long distance telephone calls, international telephone calls, and sometimes local calls.
- Laundry-
Travel Tip:
Leave room in your suitcase to bring things back with you and have some things laundered. It's inexpensive and you can get your clothes back in the same day or the following day depending upon your request.
- Trip cancellation, baggage, accident and medical insurance.
- Visa processing. You can obtain your own Visa. You will need a valid Passport-- with no less than six-month remaining before renewal--before you apply for a Visa. Give yourself a minimum of three weeks lead-time just for the Visa. Longer if you don't yet have a passport. If you would like us to obtain your Visa, please give us three weeks time. The cost is $90, USD, or $130 CAD.
- All other things not listed as part of the tour. See What’s Included In Your Tour, below:
What’s Included In The Tour?
- Air transportation unless other arrangements are made 3 weeks prior to the trip.
- Ground transportation:
(A) Transportation to and from airports in China.
(B) Tour buses.
(C) Tricycle sedan on day indicated. - Baggage handling- Note- on departure day you must have your entire checked luggage outside your door at a specified time. You will keep your carry-on bags with you at all times.
- All meals: Arrival day - evening meal or snack depending on arrival time, Departure day - breakfast.
- Fees for historical and cultural events listed as part of the tour itinerary.
- Tour guides for listed events: English-speaking guides will accompany the group at the clinic and tourist sites.
- 4 Star Hotels, taxes and service charges
- Travel insurance for your international flight. Extended tour domestic flights will also have travel insurance as part of the tour package.
- See What’s Not Included in Your Tour, above
What about Tipping?
Tipping is not the custom in China. However,
tour groups may take up a collection and present it as a gift to tour
guides. The guides are not well paid by our standards, and we don't allow
"kickbacks" from merchants to the guides for bringing in tour
groups. If the guide seems to be too eager for you to buy a certain item
"DON'T" it probably means a kickback is involved.
What about Bartering?
We want you to use your own creativity when bartering,
that's the fun of it. However, not all items can be bartered, so ask your
guide first.
What do I need to know about departures?
With new security regulations in place, it’s possible there will be some delays checking in. For your convenience, the airlines recommend being at the airport 2-3 hours ahead of time. Under the new regulations, you must check yourself in, even when traveling in a group. We will have a representative on hand to assist you, if needed.
DEPARTURE FROM USA Requires a Passport and Visa.
It’s best to plan to arrive at the Airport, well ahead of time.
Airport security suggests that you give yourself three hours before flight
time to allow for security checks. Double check to make sure your personal
I.D. and Tour Luggage Tag are on your luggage, for easy identification.
DEPARTURE FROM CHINA– To make sure everyone’s luggage is transported to the airport in time for all security checks, please have your checked baggage packed and ready at the indicated time (you will be notified of the exact time in advance). Take a few minutes to make sure your personal ID & Tour Luggage Tag are on your luggage.
You will be notified of the hotel departure time. Please be ready. Plan to have breakfast, after you have packed.
DEPARTURE FOR THE EXTENDED TOUR– You will be notified of the flight time, the hotel departure time and the time that baggage will be collected. You will be given luggage tags for your checked bags that are not carry on. Keep your carry-on bags with you.
How Do I Make A Reservation?
Phone, fax or email with full names of all those traveling
in your party. Receive a $50 credit per person for BOOKING ONLINE.
A deposit of $250 is required to hold space. Payments may be made by check,
Visa, Master Card, discover Card or Money order. Full payment is due 45
days prior to departure.
If you choose to make your own arrangements for roundtrip
air travel between the US and China, deduct $700 from the tour price.
Please send payments to:
Beijing Med
40576 Turnberry Court
Canton, MI 48188
Changes and Cancellations
Changes: A $100 administrative fee, per transaction,
will be assessed for any change or revision to a reservation. Any change
of departure date after 60/45 days may, at the discretion of Beijing Med,
be treated as a cancellation, and cancellation charges will apply.
Cancellations
Any cancellations, no matter the reason, are
costly. There are administrative costs and the possibility your space
will remain unfilled. To offset these costs, the following cancellation
fees apply:
60 days or more prior to departure – the initial deposit will be retained
30-59 days prior to departure, 50% of the trip cost will be retained
0-29 days prior to departure, 100% of the trip cost will be retained
Rates/Fares
All fares are in US dollars. All prices are
per person, double occupancy. Fares are constructed using standard airfares,
but are subject to tariff changes announced by the airline at any time.
Airlines may increase fares over holiday periods.
Responsibility/Liability
Beijing Med acts only as agent with respect
to services provided by others, including, but not limited to, airlines,
hotels, restaurants, motor coaches, and the medical center. Beijing Med
shall not be held liable for any injury, loss, damage, delay or inconvenience
arising from or in connection with any defect in any vehicle, acts of
God, dangerous incidents, acts of government, assaults, delays, errors
or default of any company engaged in providing services for the tour.
Trip Cancellation Insurance is recommended
For more information, or to reserve space now,
Contact: Beijing-Med Tours Email: info@beijingmed.com
Or Write to: BEIJING-MED TOURS, 40576 Turnberry Court, Canton, MI 48188
Phone: 1-810-919-1285