StudyWorld China Roadshow

China World Hotel, Beijing 北京国贸大饭店
No.1 Jianguomenwai Avenue, Beijing, China 100004
Tel: +86 10 6505 2299

http://www.shangri-la.com/beijing/chinaworld/

Four Seasons Hotel Shenzhen
138 Fuhua Third Road, Futian District, Shenzhen 518048, China
Tel: +86 755 8828 4088

https://www.fourseasons.com/shenzhen/

Hotel rooms are booked on a bed and breakfast basis and are reserved under delegates’ names; please use your passport or valid ID to check in.

BOOKING EXTRA NIGHTS

We have negotiated special rates if you wish to book additional nights at the China World Hotel or Four Seasons Shenzhen. These rates are valid for up to three nights before and after the event. Please inform the team of your request by Tuesday 7 November. The cost of the additional nights will be paid by you directly to the hotel on your arrival. Cancellations of additional nights after Tuesday 7 November will be paid in full.

Rates
China World Hotel, Beijing – CNY 1,200 net single / CNY 1,400 net double/twin
Four Seasons Shenzhen – CNY 1,250 net single / CNY 1380 net double/twin

ENTRY INTO MAINLAND CHINA

British Passport holders require a visa to enter mainland China. You must apply for a visa prior to your travel. An official invitation letter can be issued by the Department for Business & Trade to those who require visas. Please request the letter of invitation template from the DBT, via English UK, as early as possible.

Please note that from 1 November 2018 Chinese Visa Application Centres capture all applicants’ fingerprints on behalf of the Chinese Embassy and Consulates in the UK in accordance with Chinese laws and regulations. Applicants applying for Chinese visas are required to submit the application in person to have their fingerprints and photo taken at the Visa Application Centres. Visitors to China whose fingerprints and photo do not match may be denied entry.

Further information about visas to mainland China and how to apply can be found on – www.visaforchina.org.

COVID-19 entry requirements

From 29 April 2023, China has changed its COVID-19 entry requirements for all travellers entering the country. You must undertake a lateral flow/rapid antigen test 48 hours before boarding your flight. You must declare your negative test result by filling in the Health Declaration Form via the China Customs website, or through the China Customs App or WeChat account. Airline officials will no longer check test results. However, upon arrival in China your test result may be checked by officials at customs.

> See gov.uk for more information

ARRIVAL IN BEIJING

Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) – Star Alliance Airlines

The China World Trade Centre hotel is approx. 30 km from the Beijing Capital International Airport.

Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) – BA, Air China, Finnair, LOT

The China World Trade Centre hotel is approx. 45 km from the new Beijing Daxing International Airport.

It is safe to take a taxi from the airports.

DOMESTIC FLIGHTS AND RESTRICTIONS

Please note the event package does not include domestic flights within China. Each representative is responsible for booking their own flights. The English UK team will take the flight below:

Delegates who book this flight or who have booked a flight for a similar time can receive a complimentary airport transfer. Please email Siobhan Baccas by Tuesday 7 November to book a seat on the transfer.

Please make sure you are ready in the hotel lobby with your luggage at the agreed departure time. If you miss the group transfer, make your own way to the airport.

Flight restrictions

According to the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), lithium batteries that are usually used in notebook PCs, mobile phones and digital cameras cannot be contained within checked luggage, they must be packed in passengers’ hand luggage. A maximum of two spare batteries are allowed to be carried as hand luggage.

Portable chargers/batteries are completely banned in checked luggage. Portable chargers/batteries with a capacity of less than 100 watt-hours are allowed in hand luggage. Each passenger is allowed to carry no more than two portable batteries with a capacity between 100-160 watt-hours. Those above 160 watt-hours are prohibited on the plane. If the capacity of a portable charger is not specified, it is also prohibited.

ACCESSING WEBSITES BLOCKED CHINA

Under China’s policy of internet censorship, many popular websites are blocked in China. These include many social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram, as well as search engines, news and productivity sites Google, New York Times, Dropbox and Microsoft OneDrive.

To access these websites in China, you will need to download/install a Virtual Private Network (VPN) to your device(s) before travelling to China. VPN’s vary in cost and speed of access but include ExpressVPN and NordVPN. English UK does not recommend or endorse any VPN.

The majority of your meetings will be pre-scheduled ahead of the event, using industry-leading meeting technology, Marcom eSchedule PRO. There will also be additional opportunities to schedule meetings during the event.

Complete your event profile to explain your organisation’s services and objectives, then search the event database to decide who you want to meet.

Meeting scheduling and attendance at StudyWorld China Roadshow is more flexible than at other events. You will fully benefit from the event by making yourself available for last-minute meetings and adopting an agile attitude towards your schedule and who you will meet.

During the event, the StudyWorld and BONARD teams will be on hand to help you manage your schedule.

Marcom eSchedule PRO will go live Tuesday 31 October; you will be sent an email from Marcom Connect containing your username and password. If you are a new Marcom eSchedule PRO user, click on the “Getting Started” link which can be found above the menu bar when you are logged on to your account.

WORKSHOP TABLES

All educators and service providers are allocated individual tables. Each table comes with four chairs, a tablecloth and a table name plate displaying the organisation name and table number. All promotional material must fit on top of your table. Materials that obstruct the view of other tables are not permitted. A limited number of power sockets will be available in the main exhibition room for charging laptops, tablets, etc. A power socket cannot be guaranteed to every table.

OCS Worldwide is our recommended shipper of materials for this event. All participants’ materials are consolidated into one shipment, which helps to keep costs down and ensure the safe and timely delivery of your brochures. Please download the Shipping Kit for delivery labels and more information.

OCS should receive materials by Monday 23 October.

OCS contact details:

Gareth Noot
OCS Worldwide Fairs & Exhibitions
Tel: +44 20 7640 3900
Email: exhibitions@ocsworldwide.co.uk