What are the requirements to make international travel reservations in China through eLong if I am not currently based in China?
We recommend checking your visa and passport to ensure they are current and valid prior to making reservations on our web site. Generally, a passport cannot be used for international travel within six months before its expiry date. For P.R.C. visa requirements, application forms and other travel information, visit the China government site at http://english.gov.cn. For information on Hong Kong, visit the Hong Kong Immigration Department site at http://www.immd.gov.hk/index.html. For information on Macau, visit http://www.gov.mo/egi/Portal/index.jsp. Hotels usually require a credit card and a passport or government ID and proof of citizenship (passport or birth certificate), and the ID and credit card should match the guest name under which the room is reserved. Hotels will require a credit card authorization to guarantee payment of any incidental charges you may incur during your stay. Incidental charges such as parking, local phone calls, room service, resort fees, convention fees, et
