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| 1. Air Travel |
| Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO) currently has 14 international and 78 domestic routes in operation. Although there are not direct flights from the US, convenient connecting flights are available by many airlines. The flight to Qingdao from Beijing or Shanghai is about 90 minutes. |
- All major airlines fly from the USA to Beijing or Shanghai. Connection flights are available thought domestic airline partners.
- Air China (via Beijing), Air Korea (via Seoul), JAL (via Tokyo) are some international airlines to consider.
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| Qingdao |
| In Qingdao, our team will arrange for airport pick up and hotel drop off. Transportation to the ReSource Pro office from your hotel will also be provided. The innovation summit will take place in the hotel Le Meridien. For those traveling with non-attending guests, the hotel concierge can assist you with transportation and activities. |
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| 2. Hotel Accommodations |
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InterContinental Qingdao
No.98 AO MEN Road, Qingdao, Shandong 266071 China |
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| InterContinental Qingdao is located in the beautiful coastal city of Qingdao, host of the 2008 Olympic sailing regatta and the only hotel in the Olympic Sailing Village. Guest rooms and suites are stylishly furnished and offer breathtaking sea or city views. Lao Shan Scenic Country Park is a must-see. To experience the best of Qingdao, the local seafood and Tsingtao Beer are not to be missed. The hotel is just 40 minutes from Qingdao Liuting International Airport. |
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Sheraton Hotel Jinan
No. 8 Long Ao North Road, Lixia District, Jinan, Shandong 250098 China |
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We invite you to experience the comfort of our 410 spacious guest rooms and suites. Luxurious surroundings, exceptional features and deluxe amenities assure your satisfaction and comfort. You’ll love sinking into the Sheraton Sweet SleeperSM Bed featuring a big pillow-top mattress, cozy duvet and goose down blanket, all decadently layered between Egyptian cotton sheets. A generous work desk and High Speed Internet Access are offered so you can stay connected to what is important to you.
Our five distinctive restaurants and lounges satisfy every appetite for great dining and entertainment, and guarantee you’ll find something to satisfy your good taste. Our retail shops, Fitness Center, and indoor heated pool are perfect for relaxing and recharging—and for the ultimate in pampering; our nurturing Shine Spa team offers an array of personalized massages and body treatments.
Find inspiration for your next important event in one of our 11 meeting and function rooms, totaling over 3,500 square meters of flexible space. Our fully equipped Business Center will be able to provide all of your business support services. |
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| 3. Documents & Visa |
| Passport: Visitors to mainland China require a passport that is valid for at least six months prior to entry. |
| Visa: A visa is required to enter the People's Republic of China. It is recommended that you apply for a tourist visa when traveling there for this conference |
| How to get a visa: Visas can be obtained in person at the Chinese Embassy or Consulate-General in your area. If visiting the Chinese Embassy or Consulate is not convenient or possible for you, travel and visa agencies also handle the visa process for a fee. We recommend CIBT.com. |
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| 4. Money & Costs |
| Currency Exchange: The best places to convert your dollars into Yuan are at your hotel's front desk or a branch of a major bank, such as Bank of China, CITIC, or HSBC. All these operate with standardized government rates -- anything cheaper is illegal, and thus risky. You need to present your passport to change money |
Credit Cards: Although credit cards are gaining ground in China, for day-to-day transactions cash is definitely king. Getting change for big notes can be a problem, so try to stock up on 10s and 20s when you change money. ATMs are widespread, but not always reliable. |
| Tipping: Tipping is not a part of Chinese culture or tradition, and several establishments actually have a strict no tipping policy. This includes restaurants, massage studios, etc. The only place where a tip might be expected is at the hotel and by tour guides. |
Sample Price Guide:
Food court meal Y 16
American hamburger Y 12
Sending postcard overseas Y 4
Internet cafe per hour Y 2
Pack of 20 cigarettes Y 3
Small bottle of beer from a corner shop Y 2
Draught pint of local beer from a bar Y 10
International Herald Tribune Y 23
City bus ticket Y 1
Souvenir t-shirt Y 25
Street snack - large lamb kebab Y 2 |
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| 5. Vaccinations: |
Although no vaccinations are required for a trip to China it is recommended that you are up-to-date on your routine vaccines. |
