Beijing is a very good entry point for first time tourists to China; there are plenty of cultural sights and lots of good food.
Forbidden City. Photo: Ray Devlin, used under Creative Commons License (By 2.0)
Sample Travel Date:
- October 14th – 21st
Fare Availability:
- Valid for travel from August 18th – October 31st or January 7th, 2014 – March 18th, 2014 for Monday through Thursday departures. Use ITA Software Matrix Airfare Search and flexible month search to see availability — enable advance routing codes and enter “aa+” on both the outbound and return fields to search for American Airlines only. Must purchase by May 14th.
- Beginner’s Guide on How to Use Matrix by ITA Software
- How to Read Airfare Rules and Use It to Your Advantage
Routing:
- LAX – ORD (Chicago) – PEK (Beijing) – ORD – LAX
Mileage:
- 16,600 miles or 5.2 cents per mile
How to Book:
- Use dates found at ITA Software Matrix Airfare Search and book on AA.com
- Receive $1 back for using Ebates.com or Mr. Rebates prior to booking on AA.com
- American Airline’s risk free cancellation policy here
Background Information:
- Visa: US Citizens – required prior to arrival. $140. Other nationals, check the TIMATIC Visa Database
- Currency: Chinese Yuan Renminbi (CNY) – $1USD = 6.2 CNY
- How to Visit Shanghai or Beijing for Up to 72 Hours without a Visa
Tips for saving when using credit cards at international destinations:
- No Fee Foreign Transaction Credit Cards to save on international purchases
- Don’t get hit with Dynamic Currency Conversion
- Get your taxes refunded when shopping
- How to Avoid International Data Roaming Charges
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- Go to the The Los Angeles Flight Deals page
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