Frequently asked questions about travelling to China

Travel Insurance

1. Is travel insurance necessary?

We strongly recommend that our clients purchase travel insurance before departure on a tour to guard against unforeseen circumstances.

Most travel insurance companies offer Trip Cost Cancellation and Interruption Insurance, emergency medical transport and medical expenses insurance. These policies pay for loss due to unforeseen circumstances such as death, injury and illness. Travel policies also cover you for a variety of other risks, such as cancellation charges, loss of money, loss of baggage, and liability to third parties, to name a few. Although we do everything possible to ensure client security, if a mishap occurs, it can be very costly to you. By purchasing travel insurance you can relax, knowing that you can deal with problems that may arise. In addition, an annual travel policy may save you money if you plan to go abroad more than once in any twelve-month period.

2. What kind of insurance can you offer us if we book a tour with you?

The insurance we offer our clients is called Travel Agencies' Liability Insurance, regulated by the China National Tourism Administration. Under this plan client will receive compensation for personal or property losses, injury, or damage incurred during the guided tour. This insurance does not cover mishaps or physical problems occurring outside the guided tour period or caused by clients themselves.

3. Is it enough for a traveler to buy only Travel Agencies' Liability Insurance?

Travel Agencies' Liability Insurance covers only accidents occurring during the activities arranged by a travel agency, so it is recommended that you purchase personal insurance in your home country before departure. We recommend that all visitors to China purchase travel insurance sufficient to cover medical needs and trip curtailment beyond the coverage of the Agency policy.