NZ government advice for China

When travelling to China, you should always get travel insurance in case the worst happens. To help you ensure you travel safely, we have included the travel advice from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade for China.

There is some risk to your security in Tibet and in Tibetan areas located in the provinces of Yunnan, Sichuan, Gansu and Qinghai due to the potential for civil unrest; and in the Xinjiang Autonomous Region due to violent incidents; and we advise caution.

In March 2008, several days of protests in Tibet turned violent, resulting in widespread rioting and property damage in Lhasa. Protests and demonstrations were reported to have occurred in other parts of China, including in the Tibetan areas located in the neighbouring provinces of Qinghai, Gansu, Sichuan and Yunnan. New Zealanders should be aware that further demonstrations and violence could occur without warning.

New Zealanders in China are advised to avoid all areas where protests, demonstrations and marches are taking place as they have the potential to turn violent. We recommend you comply with any instructions and restrictions issued by the local authorities.

In August 2008, a number of bombings occurred in the Xinjiang Autonomous Region in northwest China. Although they do not appear to be targeted against foreign nationals, we recommend that New Zealanders travelling to the region exercise a high degree of caution.

New Zealanders travelling or resident in China should have comprehensive medical and travel insurance policies in place that include provision for medical evacuation by air.

New Zealand citizens travelling or resident in China are encouraged to register their details with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

See our regional advice for North Asia

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The New Zealand Embassy Beijing, China

Contact details are

Street Address Ritan Dongerjie No. 1, Chao Yang District, Beijing 100600, China
Telephone +86 10 8532 7000 Facsimile +86 10 6532 4317
Email Beijing.enquiries@mft.net.nz
Website www.nzembassy.com/china [external link]
Office Hours Mon - Fri 0830 - 1700 hrs

Contact Details are

Street Address Room 1605-1607A, The Centre, 989 Chang Le Road (c), Shanghai 200031, China
Telephone +86 21 5407 5858 Facsimile +86 21 5407 5068
Email shanghai.enquiries@mft.net.nz
Office Hours Mon - Fri 0830 - 1230, 1330 - 1700 hrs

Street Address C 1055 China Hotel Office Tower, Liu Hua Road, Guangzhou, China
Telephone +86 20 8667 0253  Facsimile +86 20 8666 6420
Office Hours Mon - Fri 0830 - 1700 hrs