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Thanks to the increasing conveniences in both visa policy and flight between these two countries, China has become one of the most popular destinations for Filipino travelers. About 222,000 Filipino tourists visited China last year. Famous tourism destinations such as Beijing, Tianjin, Shanghai, Guilin, Xi’an, Kunming, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, and Macau remain appealing to Filipino visitors while emerging destinations are also getting more and more attentions.
For travelers visiting China for the first time, there are always many questions that come to mind in terms of visa application, visa-free policies, Chinese food, flight, and itinerary. This page provides answers to these questions and helps you to better plan your China tour.
Visa for Philippines Travelers
A visa is required for people traveling with a Philippines passport in order to enter China. However, there are a few exceptions. Please refer to the Visa-free entry section below for more information. To apply for visa, applicant’s passport should have at least another 6 months’ validity and at least one blank visa page upon the day you submit your application.
Visa Application Fees
Single-entry: PHP 1400
Double-entry: PHP 2100
Multiple-entry within six months: PHP 2800
Multiple-entry within 12 months: PHP 4200
Processing time:
Regular: 4 working days
Express: third working day collection (an extra of PHP 1100 will be charged per visa)
Rush: second working day collection (an extra of PHP 1700 will be charged per visa)
Chinese Visa Application Service Center
Manila Office
2nd & 3rd Floor,
The World Center,
330 Sen. Gil J. Puyat Avenue,
Makati City,
Metro Manila,
Republic of the Philippines
Visa Office Hours:
09:00 am to 11:00 am (Monday to Friday, Except for Legal Festivals and Holidays)
Other Office Hours:
08:30 am to 12:00 am, 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm (Monday to Friday, Except for Legal Festivals and Holidays)
Contact:
Visa Office:
Fax: 0063-2-8482386
Inquiry: 0063-2-8482395 (Work Day 09:00 am - 11:00 am, 02:00 pm - 04:00 pm)
Email: phchinaembassy@hotmail.com
Instructions on visa applications: http://ph.china-embassy.org/eng/lsfw/
Visa Exemptions to China for United Kingdom Travelers
| Destinations | Duration | Visa Type | Terms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 14 Days | Visa Exemption | Filipine citizens are exempt from Hong Kong Visa if they are visiting for sightseeing and do not exceed 180 days stay. | |
| Macau | 30 Days | Visa Exemption | Filipine citizens are exempt from Macau Visa if they do not exceed 180 days stay. | |
| Pearl River Delta (Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Zhuhai, Foshan, Dongguan, Zhongshan, Jiangmen, Zhaoqing, and Huizhou) | 6 Days | 144-hour Convenient Visa | 1. You are already in Hong Kong or Macau. 2. You joined a tourist group organized by a travel agency registered in Hong or Macau. 3. Your visit is restricted in the Pearl River Delta Region. | > Read More |
| Hainan Province | 15 Days | Tourist Exemption Visa | You joined a tourist group of five or more people organized by a travel agency with the approval of China National Tourism Administration to visit Hainan Province. | > Read More |
| Beijing | 72 Hours | Transit Visa | With confirmed onward tickets, transit via Beijing International Airport and stay in Beijing. | > Read More |
| Shanghai | 72 Hours | Transit Visa | With confirmed onward tickets, transit via Pudong Airport or Hongqiao Airport in Shanghai. | > Read More |
| Guangzhou | 72 Hours | Transit Visa | With confirmed onward tickets, transit via Guangzhou Baiyun Airport and stay in Guangdong province. | > Read More |
| Chengdu | 72 Hours | Transit Visa | With confirmed onward tickets, transit via Chengdu Shuangliu Airport and stay in Chengdu. | > Read More |
Airlines Flights to China
China has international airports in major cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Chengdu. There are regular flights between The Philippines and China.
Airlines to China: direct and indirect flights between Beijing and major cities in Philippines
Philippines Air
Cebu Pacific Air
China Southern Airlines
Flight schedules between Philippines and China
| China Airport | Airline | Flight |
|---|---|---|
| Beijing Capital International Airport | Philippines Air |
Manila (MNL) 7:15a à Beijing (PEK) 11:55a 4h 40m nonstop |
| Shanghai Pudong International Airport | Philippines Air |
Manila (MNL) 11:25a à Shanghai (PVG) 2:55p 3h 30m nonstop |
| Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport | CEBU Pacific Air |
Manila (MNL) 7:15p à Guangzhou (CAN) 9:30p 2h 15m nonstop |
| Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport | China Southern Airlines |
Manila (MNL) 8:45a à Chengdu (CTU) 8:25p 11h 40m 1 stop (XMN) |
Food in China
Dining in Beijing
Dining in Beijing you will be spoilt for choice with unlimited options. Whether you want to try out the local delicacies or dine at the finest restaurants you will not be disappointed with what Beijing has to offer.
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Dining in Shanghai
Shanghai enjoys a good reputation in Chinese gourmet circles, and numerous restaurants have sprung up here specializing in almost all of China’s regional cuisines, like Beijing cuisine, Sichuan cuisine, Cantonese cuisine, Suzhou Cuisine as well as Shanghai local dishes.
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Dining in Chengdu
Most of Chengdu's local food specialties started out as snacks or Xiaochi (small eats). They originated in little stands or stalls located on sides of the road. Being located in Sichuan Province, Chengdu's local specialties are famous for their delicious spiciness. Sichuan Province is one of the four famous local cuisines in China.
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Dining in Guangzhou
Guangzhou is universally known for its excellent food. Cantonese cuisine is one of the Famous Eight in China with different flavors and styles, by using diverse and delicate materials, exotic spices and various cooking skills. Cantonese cuisine, as epitome of Chinese food culture, is a mixture of tradition and modern, east and west.
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Philippines Embassy and Consulates in China
Consulate General of the Republic of the Philippines in Guangzhou
Consular Areas: Chongqing, Guangdong Province, Guangxi Province, Guizhou Province, Hainan Province, Hunan Province, Sichuan Province, Yunnan Province,
Address: Ground Floor, White Swan Hotel, Shamian Island
Postal Code: 443000
Tel: (+86)20 8188 6968
Fax: (+86)20 8186 2041
E-mail: gzphcggz@public1.guangzhou.gd.cn
Consulate General of the Republic of Philippines in Shanghai
Address: Suite 368, Shanghai Center, No.1376 Nanjing West Road
Tel: (+86)21 6279 8337
Fax: (+86)21 6279 8332
E-mail: pcg@philcongenshanghai.org
Website: http://www.philcongenshanghai.org/
Consular Areas: Municipality of Shanghai and the provinces of Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Anhui and Hubei
Consulate General of the Republic of the Philippines in Xiamen
Consul-general: Ms. Ma. Corazon Yap-Bahiin
Address: No.2 Lingxiang Li, Lianhua District, Xiamen 361009
Tel: +86-592-5130355/5130366
Fax: +86-592-5530803
24-hour Hotline: +86-13906036614
Office Hours: 08:00 - 17:30, Monday - Friday
E-mail: xiamenpc@winmail.cn; xiamenpc@xiamenpc.org
Consular Areas: Fujian Province, Jiangxi Province
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