Best China Tours from Brazil

Where to Apply for China Visa?

All Brazilian passport holders are requested to obtain a visa to enter China. To make your trip to China an easy and pleasant one, you are kindly advised to consult the local Chinese Embassy or Consulates-General first for the tourist visa and prepare the required documents accordingly. ETC can offer you an invitation letter if you book a packaged tour to China.

The Chinese Embassy in Brazil:

◎Embassy of P.R. China in the Federative Republic of Brazil
Address: Quadra 813, Lote51, Avenue of Nations, Brasilia. DF, Brazil
Tel: +55-61-21958200
Fax: +55-61-33463299
Email: chinaemb_br@mfa.gov.cn
Website: http://br.china-embassy.org/por/ (Portuguese Version)
Office Hours: 09:00-12:30, 15:00-17:30, Monday-Friday (except holidays)

Consular Office
Tel: 55-61-21958271/21958245
Fax: +55-61-21958239
Office Hours: 09:00-12:00, Monday-Friday (except holidays)

◎Consulate-General of the People's Republic of China in Sao Paulo
Address: Rua Estados Unidos, No.1071, Jardim América, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Tel: +55-11-30829877 (Switchboard)
Fax: +55-11-30624396
Email:
chinaconsul_sp_br@mfa.gov.cn
consuladodachina@terra.com.br
Website: http://saopaulo.china-consulate.org/pl/ (Portuguese Version)

◎Consulate-General of the People's Republic of China in Rio de Janeiro
Address: Rua Muniz Barreto, No.715, Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro, R.J, Brazil
Tel: +55-21- 32376614
Fax: +55-21- 25515736
E-mail: chinaconsul_rj_br@mfa.gov.cn
Website: http://riodejaneiro.china-consulate.org/pot/ (Portuguese Version)
Time for Telephone Enquires: 08:30-12:30, 15:00-17:00 in workdays
Office Hours: 08:30-12:30, 15:00-17:00, Mon.-Fri. (except holidays)

What about drinks?

A: Local tea is commonly served with meals and there is a variety of soft drinks, local and imported beers and wines available for purchase. You should not drink the tap water, bottled water is inexpensive and readily available. If you like a 'cuppa', you may like to bring along a small supply of tea bags, coffee and milk powder. Most rooms have electric jugs or thermos flasks of boiling water to make hot.

What are the toilet facilities like on a China tour?

A: All of our hotels are handpicked and have western style bathrooms and toilets. Obviously in the more remote areas, they may be a little more basic, but clean and simple is common. Whilst sightseeing, toilet facilities at restaurants and local tourist sites can vary and we would recommend that you carry tissues, wet wipes or disinfectant gel with you, “just in case”.

What should I pack?

A: Casual clothing is appropriate at all times although clothes that are too revealing are still frowned upon in all over China. Try to pack lightly as your trip may involve an amount of personal baggage handling as porters are often not available except in larger hotels. For security reasons it is essential that your baggage can be locked whilst during air transportation between cities. At times, you may not be able to check into your hotel room immediately or be able to access your main bags. To ensure your comfort, a change of clothes in your hand luggage to coincide with local weather conditions is always handy. All personal toiletries should be taken with you and small packets of tissues or wet wipes are recommended. A small medical kit containing medication to alleviate common ailments is suggested. Prepare a walking boots if are planning a hiking and biking tour of China from Brazil.

Clothing suggestion:

Located in the Northern Hemisphere, China has a quite different climate from that of Brazil. Check the weather and pack adequate clothes before your trip.
Different from Israel’s Mediterranean climate, most tourist destinations in China has a subtropical monsoon climate.
Spring (Mar – May) with temperature at 50 - 71.6F: Western suits, jackets, sports coats, woolen jackets, long sleeve shirts and travel shoes
Summer (Jun – Aug) with temperature above 71.6 F: T-shirts, short sleeve shirts, skirts, sandals, caps, rain wear
Autumn (Sep – Nov) with temperature at 50 - 71.6 F: Western suits, jackets, sports coats, light woolen sweaters, rain wear and travel shoes
Winter (Dec – Feb) with Below 50: Overcoat, thick woolen sweaters, lined coats; In northern China, cap, gloves and cotton-padded shoes are required

What credit cards can I use?

A: At present the Bank of China accepts Master, American Express, Dynasty, Visa, JCB, and Diners Club cards. Brazilian travelers may use these cards to draw cash over the exchange counters in China's banks, make purchases or pay bills at large department stores, restaurants and hotels in more than 100 major cities in China. A surcharge of 2% is always charged for card transactions.

Where can I get consular assistance?

A: In China, the Brazilian tourists can obtain consular assistance from the:

◎Embassy of the Federative Republic of Brazil in Beijing
Address: No.27, Guang Hua Lu, Jian Guo Men Wai, Chaoyang District
Postal Code: 100600
Tel: (+86)10 6532 2881
Fax: (+86)10 6532 2751
E-mail: info@brazil.org.cn

◎Consulate General of the Federative Republic of Brazil in Shanghai
Address: Room 703, 7F, ASA Building, 188 Jiangning Road, Jing'an District, Shanghai
Tel: (+86)21 6437 0110
Fax: (+86)21 6437 0160
Consular Jurisdiction: Shanghai, Zhejiang, Jiangsu, Anhui, Shandong

◎Consulate General of the Federative Republic of Brazil in Guangzhou
Address: Room 1403, R & F Centre, 10 Huaxia Road, Pearl River New City, Tianhe District, Guangzhou
Tel: (+86)20-83652236
Fax: (+86)20-83652203
Consular Jurisdiction: Guangdong, Fujian, Hainan, Guizhou, Hunan, Yunnan, Guangxi

◎Consulate General of Brazil in Hong Kong and Macau
Address: 2014-21 Sun Hung Kai Centre, 30 Harbour Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong
Tel: (852) 2525-7002
Fax: (852) 2877-2813
E-mail: consular.hk@itamaraty.gov.br
The Consular Section is open to the public from Monday to Friday, 9:30 am to 1:00 pm (except public holidays)