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2008 Shanghai Summer Program, China
Travel Information

Group flight: We have made group flight arrangement with Delta Airlines on their non-stop flights between Atlanta (ATL) and Shanghai (PVG). The group flight price is nearly $300 lower than the airline's internet price (published as of 1/7/2008). A limited number of seats are available for program students, on a first-come, first-serve basis. The last day to sign up for the group flight is Thursday February 14, 2008 (unless the seats run out before then). Those interested in the group flight option should complete a reservation form, available from our Program Coordinator Rebecca Miller. We only consider group flight requests from those who have submitted the $250 non-refundable deposit with their program application. There is not a separate deposit for the group flight; however, there is a penalty if you cancel your group flight reservation after February 14, 2008. Full payment for the group flight will be due on Wednesday, March 26, 2008, the date of the first orientation session for the Shanghai program. Additional information about the group flight is available; contact Rebecca Miller. You are free to make travel arrangements on your own as well.

Visa application: We have made arrangement with a reputable visa service in Houston to serve your visa needs. Their web site is visa2china.com We will provide program participants a special code which entitles them to the Georgia Tech group discount; contact Rebecca Miller. We will also discuss visa application during the first program-specific orientation session on March 26, 2008. Under normal circumstances, we do not anticipate that any participant of the Shanghai Summer Program will be denied the Chinese visa.

Registration with the embassy - for your safety and protection

Vaccination:
Health Information for Travelers to China
Georgia Tech Immunization Clinic

Shanghai airport information:
Pudong Airport (PVG) - mostly for international flights
HongQiao Airport (SHA) - mostly for domestic flights

Shanghai Metro (SJTU is near the Xujiahui Station, Metro lines #1 and #2)

Shanghai taxi fare

Phone numbers for taxi companies

Planning tips for Shanghai

What to do when there's a travel emergency?

Travel within China:
Travel China Guide
Lonely Planet Guide - China
Domestic flight search
Train schedule search