This brings back memories. I flew BNE-LAX via CAN. Boarding was weird. Rather than announcing row numbers you had to line up in groups depending on row number. Cabin crew were very strict about not have phones turned on, even in flight mode. I was told I could charge it as long as it was turned off. Transit on the way back from LA was 18 hours and included a hotel & breakfast with return transfers. Very easy and I used cash to buy metro tickets to visit the Canton Tower. CZ was okay. Food wasn’t great and only milky sweet coffee was available, even in the one flight I flew in Business on the A380. Interesting experience and your video brought back memories of my own experience in 2017.
now they are not that strict about the phone problem. several years ago, because of state's gov strict policy, they had to do everything possible to make sure it secure. CZ is famous for their Cantonese food in China, but western food is so so in fact.
Nice video. My heritage is from Guangzhou. A slight note that bugged me off is how you pronounced Guangzhou. gwang·zow is how you're supposed to pronounce it. but once again nice video
Great video mate , with the 144 visa free entry do you have to fly to another country before heading back to U.K. , or could you if you wanted fly there spend 3 nights fly direct back , cheers fella
I'm pretty sure you need to visit a different country before flying back to the departing country, I've taken this from the 'china-briefing' website: "it is important to note that, in order to be eligible for visa-free transit, you must be going on to a third country after leaving China. Entering China under the visa-free transit policy when not continuing travel to a third country will be considered illegal entry to the country."
yes there were usually two options on the plane itself but there is an option under your booking to request a different meal for any dietary requirements.
@@Jamie_Does_Life Thank you for your response!! I'm going to have a 16hr layover in Guangzhou next week as well but not sure if i'm going to have to get my checked luggage during the layover or it can get through my final destination which is London :(
@@tr.minhhieu how did you find the layover in guangzhou ? I’m flying from Heathrow to Australia in a few weeks with china southern and I can’t find any info relating to wether I need to get my bag and check it onto the second leg of the journey or not(only got a 5 hour layover)Also a quick one I’m a smoker will I have to exit the airport and go through security again if I want to smoke? Might have to firm it for the whole journey 😬
@@Musicsoundsbetterwithyou17 If I’m not wrong (do check on their website again as well) You could apply for entry to China if the layover above 8 hours at Guangzhou :)
@Jamie_Does_Life thank u for replying back 😀 I've got an onward ticket to a 3rd country and hotel reservation and valid passport to meet the entry requirements hopefully shud be ok
I got the visa upon arrival. If you are rejected you probably have to return to your original destination or stay in the airport until your next flight
The transit visa desk asked me to fill out a form with details on accomodation, how long I was staying etc. They also asked me to show proof my onward flight. This is all they asked
@@__linhanh_ I mean , you don't need anything for health quarantine, no more health quarantine (although there is still health checks on arrival, won't check you unless your temperature is high or something)
Hate it when ppl describe economy class as cattle class or make comments like how to survive economy. Not all of us are fortunate enough to have a choice. Economy gets you to your destination just as quick in more than half the price.
Hello, Can you explain how the 144 hrs work? If I stopover for 5 days in Shanghai then travel to Japan. Then return from Japan to Shanghai for another 2 days before returning to my home destination from Shanghai. Will the 5 initial days and the 2 days after Japan mean that I’m over the 144 hrs free visa or will the 5 days and 2 days count separately? I.e I will need to apply for another visa on my return from Japan?
My understanding is you’d need to apply for another one on your return as the visa is only for transit, and you will have finished transiting once you’ve left for Japan.
@@Jamie_Does_Life Thank you for responding. I wonder if there will be any issues applying for another free visa in such a short space of time. I can’t seem to find this information anywhere.
This brings back memories. I flew BNE-LAX via CAN. Boarding was weird. Rather than announcing row numbers you had to line up in groups depending on row number. Cabin crew were very strict about not have phones turned on, even in flight mode. I was told I could charge it as long as it was turned off. Transit on the way back from LA was 18 hours and included a hotel & breakfast with return transfers. Very easy and I used cash to buy metro tickets to visit the Canton Tower. CZ was okay. Food wasn’t great and only milky sweet coffee was available, even in the one flight I flew in Business on the A380. Interesting experience and your video brought back memories of my own experience in 2017.
Glad to hear! Don’t think they were as strict about phones being turned on for m
Hi. I am flying next month economy with a 15hour layover. How did you get a hotel?
now they are not that strict about the phone problem. several years ago, because of state's gov strict policy, they had to do everything possible to make sure it secure. CZ is famous for their Cantonese food in China, but western food is so so in fact.
I booked my accomodation private, CZ might offer you a hotel as part of the layover@@rowenaormenita2637
Thank you for your video. It is very helpful for me to plan my trip to China. Please continue to update the video.
Thank you
Excellent presentation 🙏👍✨....10/10👍
Thank you! Cheers!
0:05 so adorable! Gwang Zhow ❤❤
Did I say it right haha?
@@Jamie_Does_Life not rlly but nice try❤
@@Jamie_Does_Life You butchered the name, but great video regardless!
Just found you on my recommended, great vid keep going!
Appreciate it, thanks!
Welcome to China！🥳
Thank you Tom, more videos to come
Nice video. My heritage is from Guangzhou. A slight note that bugged me off is how you pronounced Guangzhou. gwang·zow is how you're supposed to pronounce it. but once again nice video
Thanks and apologies! I’m certain I correct the pronunciation in later videos
@@Jamie_Does_Life All good!
Hey Jamie, may ask for a visa application here in the uk please. Thanks for sharing your experiences
Great video mate , with the 144 visa free entry do you have to fly to another country before heading back to U.K. , or could you if you wanted fly there spend 3 nights fly direct back , cheers fella
I'm pretty sure you need to visit a different country before flying back to the departing country, I've taken this from the 'china-briefing' website: "it is important to note that, in order to be eligible for visa-free transit, you must be going on to a third country after leaving China. Entering China under the visa-free transit policy when not continuing travel to a third country will be considered illegal entry to the country."
@@Jamie_Does_Life that’s perfect mate cheers 👍
Can go to visit HK and Macau after Guangzhou.
Great video. That is my favorite chibese airlines. Did you check in a bag. Whwre they strict with the weight
I checked in a bag but mine only weighed 10kg so not sure how strict they are if you go over your weight allowance sorry
Guangzhou is a place full of fireworks, and the locals are very enthusiastic.
Great video!
Thank you Rod!
Did you have any options for your meals? If not, do you need to pre-request special meals, like a vegetarian option?
yes there were usually two options on the plane itself but there is an option under your booking to request a different meal for any dietary requirements.
Is there any free hotels you get provided?
I believe China southern offer transit hotels but only if you meet certain criteria, like longer than a certain amount of time
@@Jamie_Does_Life What about 9 hours transit? I think their transit hotels are 8 hours and above
GREAT. SUPPORT. SUBSCRIBED. 👍
Thank you!
Hi Jamie
I’m flying next month . Do they still do health checks ?
No health test required
Covid19 restrictions removed. There are cameras scanning for body temps but not sure if they were working/switched on, that was it.
Hi Jamie was your flight to Australia in the same booking with the one from London to Guangzhou or is it a separate ticket? Thank you!!!
Same booking but I purposely booked the flight to Australia for 2 days later
@@Jamie_Does_Life Thank you for your response!! I'm going to have a 16hr layover in Guangzhou next week as well but not sure if i'm going to have to get my checked luggage during the layover or it can get through my final destination which is London :(
Pretty random, but I have an 8 hour layover at Guangzhou Airport for my flight to Dubai. Any tips on how to spend time lol?
@@tr.minhhieu how did you find the layover in guangzhou ? I’m flying from Heathrow to Australia in a few weeks with china southern and I can’t find any info relating to wether I need to get my bag and check it onto the second leg of the journey or not(only got a 5 hour layover)Also a quick one I’m a smoker will I have to exit the airport and go through security again if I want to smoke? Might have to firm it for the whole journey 😬
@@Musicsoundsbetterwithyou17 If I’m not wrong (do check on their website again as well) You could apply for entry to China if the layover above 8 hours at Guangzhou :)
Hi Jamie.Magic nothing fancy just said it as it's on the tin thanks
Cheers John, appreciate it
When i checked in at heathrow we're there any difficulties when u said your on a transit visa?? Worried they might decline my boarding or refuse
No issues with saying I was on a transit visa. Just make sure you meet the entry requirements and you’ll be fine
@Jamie_Does_Life thank u for replying back 😀 I've got an onward ticket to a 3rd country and hotel reservation and valid passport to meet the entry requirements hopefully shud be ok
credit should go to the heathrow caterer
Using China southern website absolute nightmare!
Would you say CZ is better than Hainan or other chinese airlines?
I’m not sure sorry, China southern is the only Chinese airline I’ve flown with!
I’m doing this flight in three weeks, then on to Auckland. Was an amenity kit provided?
No there wasn’t, although I didn’t request one either so there may have been some available.
@@Jamie_Does_Life thanks Jamie, and thanks for the trip report. Very helpful.
Can you please guide me do you need any test for travelling southern china airline eg Covid/yellow fever ?
I didn't need to show proof of vaccination, covid test or yellow fever. I am from the UK - rules may change depending on country
What if you get rejected, can you buy a visa on the spot?
I got the visa upon arrival. If you are rejected you probably have to return to your original destination or stay in the airport until your next flight
Hi Jamie , can i take my bycycle hassle free
Hi Jamie greith video did they ask you for annything else at the emigration?
The transit visa desk asked me to fill out a form with details on accomodation, how long I was staying etc. They also asked me to show proof my onward flight. This is all they asked
@@Jamie_Does_Life thanks allot
How did you book your seat?
The website is very confusing, I can't remember exactly but was a case of playing around and using webpage translate
@@Jamie_Does_Life hi bro have you got any advice on how to go around checking in online or can it be done all at the airport ?
Hello, what they require in health quarantine
I also have a flight to Sydney and transit at Guangzhou, this will be the first time I fly alone so I feel quite nervous
no
@@ChinaLover-sd2iz what you mean🥹
@@__linhanh_ I mean , you don't need anything for health quarantine, no more health quarantine (although there is still health checks on arrival, won't check you unless your temperature is high or something)
I have flown in and out of China more times then most (not all travellers), so I know the process quite well and the health scan
Hate it when ppl describe economy class as cattle class or make comments like how to survive economy. Not all of us are fortunate enough to have a choice. Economy gets you to your destination just as quick in more than half the price.
Hello, Can you explain how the 144 hrs work? If I stopover for 5 days in Shanghai then travel to Japan. Then return from Japan to Shanghai for another 2 days before returning to my home destination from Shanghai. Will the 5 initial days and the 2 days after Japan mean that I’m over the 144 hrs free visa or will the 5 days and 2 days count separately? I.e I will need to apply for another visa on my return from Japan?
My understanding is you’d need to apply for another one on your return as the visa is only for transit, and you will have finished transiting once you’ve left for Japan.
@@Jamie_Does_Life Thank you for responding. I wonder if there will be any issues applying for another free visa in such a short space of time. I can’t seem to find this information anywhere.
@@pauls7291 no problem on this :)
welcome❤
Thank you
Im doing the same flight but im going as a unaccompanied minor ;-;
All the best!
hi, why don't u ask for free accommodation?
Don't think I met the criteria
@@Jamie_Does_Life Did your transit exceed more than 48 hours?
在视频的开头，你展示了一张错误的中国地图！
taiwan of CHINA in the beginning of map ,taiwan is apart that is wrong
Is the correct map, I can't see why?