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China, officially the People's Republic of China (PRC), is a country in East Asia and the world's most populous country, with a population of around 1.404 billion. Covering approximately 9,600,000 square kilometers (3,700,000 sq mi), it is the third- or fourth-largest country by total area. Governed by the Communist Party of China, the state exercises jurisdiction over 22 (de jure 23) provinces, five autonomous regions, four direct-controlled municipalities (Beijing, Tianjin, Shanghai, and Chongqing), and the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau.

Quick Layover in Beijing – Where’s The Best Place near The Airport to Buy Some Tech

Hi fellow OzBargainers (who had been in Bejing before), I have an 8-hour transit in Beijing with a hotel stay outside the airport. I’m looking to buy some tech such as smartwatches while I’m …

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Potential Trap for Travel to China Visa Free

A potential trap for those wanting to travel to China on the 15 (now 30) days Visa free. We have return flights booked and were going to do the Hong Kong shuffle to refresh our Visa free deadline. …

Phone Data SIM Cards for Hong Kong + Macau

I haven’t been overseas in about 6-7 years and last we went, we picked up a SIM card from a random place at the airport. Where’s the go-to place these days? Would prefer if it can cover both HK …

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China Southern: Bangkok Return via Guangzhou from MEL $552, SYD $577, BNE $575 2x 23kg Bags @ Google Flights

China Southern: Bangkok Return via Guangzhou from MEL $552, SYD $577, BNE $575 2x 23kg Bags @ Google Flights

More great full-service fares on China Southern, this time to Bangkok, plus these are working from Brisbane too. Flights are via Guangzhou, stops are short, and 2 x 23kg checked bags, food, etc are …

Transiting in Guangzhou Baiyun Airport (CAN) - Your Recent Experience?

Hey guys, have an upcoming trip to the UK, going with China Southern through Guangzhou this time, with 7.5 hours stopover on the way there. Arriving 6:05pm, leaving 1:35am (Terminal 2). Is there …

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China Southern to Tokyo, Japan Return Ex MEL $665, SYD $699, BNE $690 (Jan-Jun Incl Sakura Season) via Guangzhou @ BTF

China Southern to Tokyo, Japan Return Ex MEL $665, SYD $699, BNE $690 (Jan-Jun Incl Sakura Season) via Guangzhou @ BTF

China Southern is a 4-star airline and hubs through Guangzhou, China to a ton of Asian destinations, including Japan. These are the best dates I've found, but if the dates you want aren't …

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China Southern: Seoul Return via Guangzhou from MEL $552, SYD $575, 2x 23kg Bags @ Google Flights

China Southern: Seoul Return via Guangzhou from MEL $552, SYD $575, 2x 23kg Bags @ Google Flights

Great full-service fares to Seoul. If you missed the Jetstar return for free sale, these are next best. Flights are via Guangzhou, stops are short, and 2 x 23kg checked bags are included. Dates are …

Travelling to China - Korea over Christmas New Year

Leaving: 26/12/24 MEL to Shanghai 03/01/25 Beijing to Seoul 12/01/25 Seoul to Melbourne (2 hour stopover in Shanghai) I will be doing quite a bit of business meetings in China but after some ideas …

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Accor Hotels Greater China 40% off (50% off for Accor Plus) @ Accor

expired Accor Hotels Greater China 40% off (50% off for Accor Plus) @ Accor

Great time to stack with Free visa to china Stay until 31 March 2025

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Klook Travel Fest Discount Codes 5% - 25% off for Locations World Wide @ Klook

Klook Travel Fest Discount Codes 5% - 25% off for Locations World Wide @ Klook

Lots of discounts from their event today. I missed the Bali discount code pamphlet. If someone could PM me those that'd be great. Added a Bali table. There were some activities to do which gave …

Shanghai Work Trip via Hong Kong

Travelling to Shanghai next for work via HK (10hr stopover) I'll be in Shanghai for two weeks, with a couple of days off to explore on my own. It's my first time in both HK and Shanghai, …

Card for SGD and HKD

Hey All, Looking for options for a foreign currency card for an upcoming trip to HK and Singapore. What are the ozb favs in this regard or should I just carry cash and exchange locally?

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China Southern Ret MEL/SYD: Beijing $397/$420, Shanghai $441/$464, Hangzhou $411/$434, Nanjing $411/$434 via CAN @ IWTF

expired China Southern Ret MEL/SYD: Beijing $397/$420, Shanghai $441/$464, Hangzhou $411/$434, Nanjing $411/$434 via CAN @ IWTF

China Southern has dropped prices on flights to China, and is under $400 return for the first time this year. We have found cheap flights to Beijing, Shanghai, Hangzhou, Nanjing and …

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30 Days Visa-Free Entry to China for Australian & New Zealand Passport Holders

Long Running 30 Days Visa-Free Entry to China for Australian & New Zealand Passport Holders

Thank you Scrooge McDeal for the original 15 day deal. Good news for travelers from the many countries benefiting from China’s unilateral visa-free policy: from November 30, 2024, visa-free stays …

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Juneyao Air: Sydney to Seoul, South Korea from $463 Return, Jeju from $551 Return (Jan-Mar) via Shanghai @ Beat That Flight

Juneyao Air: Sydney to Seoul, South Korea from $463 Return, Jeju from $551 Return (Jan-Mar) via Shanghai @ Beat That Flight

The deal Juneyao Air formally starts flying from Melbourne and Sydney on 20 December, so if you're in Melbourne, have a squiz too, but the prices for Sydney were too good, so they're …

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Hainan Airlines Return: MEL/SYD to Guangzhou $489/ $529, Beijing $493/ $533, Chengdu $493/ $533, Xi'an $493/ $533 & More @ BTF

Hainan Airlines Return: MEL/SYD to Guangzhou $489/ $529, Beijing $493/ $533, Chengdu $493/ $533, Xi'an $493/ $533 & More @ BTF

It's back for 2025! Hainan Airlines has released prices for Q1, and so I've done a quick scan of common destinations. Hainan is a 5-star airline on the Skytrax ratings.. For a full route …

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Air China: Direct Flights to Beijing, China Ex Melbourne from $432 Return, Sydney from $469 Return (Jan-Mar) @ Beat That Flight

Air China: Direct Flights to Beijing, China Ex Melbourne from $432 Return, Sydney from $469 Return (Jan-Mar) @ Beat That Flight

Air China flies to many cities in China, but I'm focusing on the DIRECT return flights to Beijing in the new year. All flights include checked luggage, food, etc. Beijing hotels are discounted …

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Singapore Airlines: Hong Kong Return Ex PER $534, SYD $562, MEL $595, CNS $601, ADL $680 & More (Jan - Mar) (via SIN) @ BTF

Singapore Airlines: Hong Kong Return Ex PER $534, SYD $562, MEL $595, CNS $601, ADL $680 & More (Jan - Mar) (via SIN) @ BTF

The Deal Singapore Airlines has dropped prices again on flights to Hong Kong in Q1 of next year - even lower than last time I posted. Along with their deals to to Fukuoka from $683 return, Tokyo …

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Cebu Pacific Return: Manila Direct MEL $299, SYD $325/ Via MNL: Hong Kong MEL $487, SYD $510 & Tokyo MEL $557, SYD $593 @ IWTF

expired Cebu Pacific Return: Manila Direct MEL $299, SYD $325/ Via MNL: Hong Kong MEL $487, SYD $510 & Tokyo MEL $557, SYD $593 @ IWTF

Cebu Pacific is having a sale on flights to Manila, Hong Kong and Tokyo. Flights to Manila are direct. Flying: Cebu Pacific Cheapest Dates: Departing Melbourne in Jul - Aug/25. Sydney in Jul - …

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Cathay Pacific: Return Flights from Perth to Shanghai ($571), Guangzhou ($574), Chengdu ($583) + More @ Google Flights

expired Cathay Pacific: Return Flights from Perth to Shanghai ($571), Guangzhou ($574), Chengdu ($583) + More @ Google Flights

Not as good as the nonstop fares from Melbourne and Sydney, but pretty good from Perth on a 5-star airline. Dates vary by route, but in general, availability in November - early December 2024, and …