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What should I pack?

Read our packing list here: https://silkroadstart.com/packing-list/ 

 What are the Housing Options?

Campus Hotel / Dorm

The hotel on campus is a clean, safe, and convenient option. Each shared room has two or three beds, air conditioning, and access to a hot shower.

Off-Campus Apartments

Semester or year-long student often rent safe,
furnished apartments nearby campus. Contact
our staff for assistance.

What kind of Visa should I get?

We have found it best for summer culture exchange tour students to get an L Tourist visa and semester students X1 or X2 student visa.

What is the difference between X1 and X2 Student Visa’s

X1

X1 is for stays longer than 180 days.  You are required to apply for a temporary residence permit after arrival. After you obtain your residence permit you are allowed to leave to come in and out of the country multiple times.

X2

X2 is for stays longer of 180 days or less. You will only have 1 entry during this period. If you wish to leave China during this 180 days you should apply for an X1 Visa

Can I change from a Tourist Visa to a Student Visa in Xi’an?

Current Visa policies do not allow you to change from a tourist visa to a student or work visa.  You are required to apply at the Chinese consulate your home country or in special situations in Hong Kong or a neighboring Country.

Is China safe?

China is a very safe country and student safety is a top priority for our staff and partner universities.

Can I access Facebook, Google, Youtube in China?

Facebook, Youtube, Google, Twitter, and some other sites are blocked in China.  If you wish to use them you must download VPN software that allows you to use these sites while in China.

How can I set up WeChat Pay or Alipay?

You first will need to set up a Chinese Bank Account.  WeChat will guide you how to set this up in English under the wallet section of the app.  For Alipay you may need the Chinese language abilities of a friend to help you set it up.

Can I use my cell phone in China?

If you own an unlocked standard GSM phone ( such as ATT, T Mobile) you can buy a sim card from here in China.  China Unicom appears to be the best working with foreign passports. Cell phone plans with data will usually cost you 60- 100 RMB per month.

Can I open a Chinese Bank Account?

Yes, semester student can do this but not summer students. Bring your passport and an official document stamped by the university to a local bank and they can help you. Many banks have an English speaking employee. A bank account can be useful for setting up WeChat or Alipay.

Have another question?

Send us a message at info@silkroadstart.com