WPTS-C:AMAIZINGSHANXI8DAYSTOUR

AMAIZING SHANXI 8 DAYS TOUR

inclusions:
* Round trip Plane Ticket
* Philippine Travel Tax 1,620
* Transfers
* Accommodation
* Meals as per itinerary
* Air-conditioned Bus & Tour Guide Service
* Sightseeing tours as per itinerary

exclusion:
* Tipping

Rates start for as low as US$ 1,224/pax

ITINERARY:

Day 01 Manila – Taiyuan XXD
Fly to Taiyuan, after dinner check-in hotel
ACCOMMODATION: MOMC HOTEL / SIMILAR 5*

Day 02 Taiyuan – Mt.Wutai BLD
Morning coach to Mount W?tái is one of the Four Sacred
Mountains in Chinese Buddhism. Visit PusaDing or Buddha Peak,- Royal Palace
features, is the largest Lama Temple Mount, also the State to determine the
Han Buddhist region national key temple. Tayuan Temple – is a Chinese
Buddhism and Tibetan Buddhism style, one of the key national Buddhist
temples Han areas., Xiantong Temple - Mt Wutai’s largest green sect temple.
Wanfo Pavilion
ACCOMMODATION:HUAHUI HOTEL / SIMILAR LOCAL 5*

Day 03 Wutaishan – Datong BLD
After breakfast coach to Datong, enroute Hunyuan Hanging Temple, XuanKong
Monastery - it’s the only temple that consist the Buddhism, Taoism and
Confucianism elements. • Ying Xian Wooden Pagoda
ACCOMMODATION:DATONG GUOBIN HOTEL /

Day 04 Datong – Pingyao BLD
After breakfast visit Yungang Grottoes (included eco-tram ride?- One of the
largest caves, and was known as China's four grottoes art treasure. then coach
to Pingyao Ancient City, Great Wall of Guang Wu
ACCOMMODATION:PINGYAO HUIGUAN HOTEL / SIMILAR 5*

Day 05 PIngyao BLD
After breakfast take battery car to Ancient City, Ancient Government, Ri Sheng
Chang Bank - the first private bank in China, Mingqing Street - commercial
trade Since the Ming Dynasty. Chenghuang Temple, Confucian Temple.
ACCOMMODATION:PINGYAO HUIGUAN HOTEL / SIMILAR 5*

Day 06 PIngyao - Hukou Waterfall – Linshi Count BLD
After breakfast tour Hukou Waterfall - the largest waterfall on the Yellow
River, China, the second largest waterfall in China (after the Huangguoshu
Waterfall), then coach to Lingshi County
ACCOMMODATION: HONGYUAN INT’L HOTEL / SIMILAR 5*

Day 07 Lingshi - Taiyuan BLD
After breakfast coach to Taiyuan, upon arrived in Taiyuan visit Shanxi Museum,
The Coal Museum of China (Dynamic Film + ) Liu Xiang Walking Street for free
shopping
ACCOMMODATION: MOMC HOTEL / SIMILAR 5*

Day 08 Taiyuan – Manila BXX
Morning visit Taiyuan Vinegar Cultural Park - It is the first display of traditional
Shanxi aged vinegar production technology and modern factory museum, then
transfer to airport to take flight back to Manila


VISA REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
* Original passport
- 6 months valid from the date of travel
- Should be E-Passport already with a chip-like image on the outside cover, old passport cannot be accepted by
the Embassy
- Submit original and Old passport if used in OECD countries within the last five years
* Photocopy of passport’s first page (ID page) and visa or arrival stamps to any OECD countries within the last 4 yrs
1 Passport sized picture with white background
Completely filled-out computerized visa application form with signature that is hand written printed in A4
Requirements as per qualification for Korean Tourist Visa


EMPLOYEE
*Original Employment Certificate
o Must include applicant’s position, date hired, compensation, address, date of certificate issuance, office landline number (cell phone number is not allowed), email address.
*Photocopy of Company Identification Card
*Original Personal Bank Certificate o Must include account type, current balance, account opening date, 6 months average balance
*Original Bank Statement o Original or certified true copy of bank statement or copy of passbook for the last 3 months
*Photocopy of Latest Individual Income Tax Return (ITR)
o Form 2316 With personal tax identification number
o Form 1604 CF / Company Alphalist With BIR received stamp (Name should be highlighted)
*Photocopy of NSO Marriage Certificate (if applicable)
*Copy of PRC Card or IBP Card (If applicable only)


BUSINESSMAN
*Photocopy of Business registration from SEC or DTI o Must be in complete set, including the name of the incorporators, etc.
*Photocopy of Updated Mayor’s Business Permit
*Original Personal Bank Certificate o Must include account type, current balance, account opening date, 6 months average balance
*Original Bank Statement o Original or certified true copy of bank statement or copy of passbook for the last 3 months
*Photocopy of Latest Individual Income Tax Return (ITR) o Form 1701 With personal tax identification number and receipt
*Photocopy of NSO Marriage Certificate (if applicable)
*Copy of PRC Card or IBP Card (If applicable only)


STUDENT/CHILD
*Original School Certificate
*Photocopy of School Identification Card
*Photocopy of NSO Birth Certificate
*Original Affidavit of Support (Notarized)
*Parents’ Documents, whichever is applicable (as Employee or Businessman)
*If parents already have a valid visa, attach photocopy of parents' valid visa. If not travelling together with parents, attach photocopy of passport or valid ID of parents.
* If financially supported by relatives other than parents, submit affidavit, financial documents and proof of relationship
(Allowed are siblings, grandparents, aunt/uncle)


RETIREE/SENIOR CITIZEN
*Photocopy of Senior Citizen Identification Card
*Original Certificate of Retirement
*Original Personal Bank Certificate o Must include account type, current balance, account opening date, 6 months average balance
*Original Bank Statement o Original or certified true copy of bank statement/passbook for the last 3 months
*Photocopy of other proof of funds such as Land titles, Vehicle registration, Pension Certificate, Country Club or Golf Club, Stocks
*Photocopy of NSO Marriage Certificate (if applicable)


OFW
*Photocopy of Contract
*Photocopy of Company ID
*Photocopy of Residential ID
*Original Personal Bank Certificate (Local Bank)
*Original Personal Bank Statement(Local Bank)
*Marriage Certificate (if applicable)


SEAFARER
*Copy of Seaman's book
*Copy of Medical Certificate
*Copy of OEC Receipt & Copy of Overseas Employment Certificate(OEC)
*Original Guarantee Letter from Manning / Shipping Company in the Philippines (No given format)
*Copy of 2 Guarantee Letters from Korean Company (Refer to the format in the Korean Embassy website)
*Copy of Korean Company business permit


RELIGIOUS WORKERS
*Copy of Church SEC in the Philippines
*Certification from Church Original
If Employed:
Employment Certificate Original (must include applicant's position, date hired, compensation, office address, HR landline number (cell-phone number is not allowed), HR e-mail address)
Photocopy of ITR (Income Tax Return) or Form 2316 Copy and Company Alphalist
If Businessmen:
Business Registration from SEC or DTI (Copy),
Business Permit or Mayor's Permit (Copy),
Photocopy of ITR (Income Tax Return) or Form 2316 with corresponding payment receipt from BIR authorized bank
*Original Personal Bank Certificate o Must include account type, current balance, account opening date, 6 months average balance
*Original Bank Statement o Original or certified true copy of bank statement/passbook for the last 3 months
*Invitation from China
-Copy of business permit of Chinese church
- Invitation Letter
- Copy of inviter’s ID


INCENTIVE TOURS SUPPORTED BY COMPANY
*Personal documents of applicant whichever is applicable (ex. Employee or Businessman)
*Original Guarantee letter from the employer/sponsor (companies listed in the Philippine Stock Exchange Market)
*Original Personal Bank Certificate o Must include account type, current balance, account opening date, 6 months average balance
*Original Bank Statement o Original or certified true copy of bank statement or copy of passbook for the last 3 months
*Photocopy of Latest Individual Income Tax Return (ITR) or Form 2316 o With personal tax identification number
Documents of the Company:
• Photocopy of Business registration from SEC or DTI
• Photocopy of Updated Mayor’s Business Permit
• Original Bank Certificate
• Original Bank Statement
• Photocopy of Latest Individual Income Tax Return
Note: This is only additional documents for Incentive tour; applicants should provide the employee or businessman requirements whichever is applicable.



FOREIGN RESIDENT IN THE PHILIPPINES
* Photocopy of ACR I-Card and Philippine Visa
* Original Personal Bank Certificate
* Original Bank Statement
* If Student: Original School Certificate and Photocopy of School ID
* If Employee: Original Certificate of Employment (must include applicant's position, date hired, compensation, office address, HR landline number(cell-phone number is not allowed), HR e-mail address), Photocopy of ITR (Income Tax Return) or Form 2316 Copy
* If Businessman: Photocopy of SEC or DTI, Mayor's Permit, Photocopy of ITR (Income Tax Return) or Form 2316 with corresponding payment receipt from BIR authorized bank


IMPORTANT NOTES:
* Other proof of funds such as land titles, Vehicle registration, Pension Certificate, Country Club or Golf Club, Stock Certificate, Time deposit certificate or other form of funds will only be the secondary supporting documents.
* Applications are accepted Monday-Friday between 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM, while releasing of passports with visa results is between 1:30 PM-4:00 PM. Embassy is closed on Philippine holidays and selected holidays.
* All visa applications are subject for approval. Visa processing takes 5 working days for first time travelers, and 3 working days for frequent travelers. There is no expediting processing.
* All documents will remain confidential and will not be returned. Please make copies of submitted documents you may need.
* Paste your recent passport size photo on the application form.
* Submit documents to our office at least 21 days prior to your travel.
* Remove all covers or jacket of your passports, Staple old and new passports together.
* Visa Processing fee per passenger, non-refundable once application is submitted to embassy regardless if granted, denied or withdrawn.
Philippine Citizens - 2,100 Peso
Citizens of Other Countries - 2,550 Peso
* Each applicant should submit the basic requirements and other requirements base on their status (ex. Employee, Businessman, Housewife, Student, Overseas Contract Workers, Senior Citizen or Retiree)
* Proof of relationship must be attached along if travelling with family, such as Marriage Contract, Birth Certificate and etc
* For those who traveled to China, only those who have visited more than twice within 4 years will be considered frequent travelers.
* If the embassy ask additional documents, upon submission of the new requirements the release of the visa will take minimum 3 additional days. The embassy will verify the new documents submitted.
* Please refrain from using documents like Mayor’s permit and other business permits that is not under applicants name especially for Single proprietorship. If applicant declares ownership his/her names should be written in the business permit or other permits submitted in the embassy.
* Applicants, who work as freelancer or for those who could not provide some documents like ITR, etc, may still submit their application but has a less chance of getting a visa.
* Apply for visa prior to purchasing your airline tickets since visa issuance is subject for approval of the consul in charge.