metooap,
I'm pretty sure that your fiancee will know all about the consequences for her , marrying a foreign national. She will lose all pension rights and any medical security and a few more things besides.
If she then becomes a citizen of a foreign country, she will actually need a visa like any other foreign national to enter her own country, as China does not recognise duel nationality!!!
David....
David
Thanks.
She probably does know about the consequences. But this is the first I heard of the losing retirement thing, etc. It is not a big deal, but I do need to discuss and make sure she knows this.
By the way, I do have a business - but I really have not looked at the ends and outs of the benefits in terms of VISA etc. I guess I need to look at this too.
Hey thanks, Metooap
I would appreciate any insights you can give me about Handan. I am trying to leave hotels up to her. Don
Don,
Right outside of Handan they hand make what is called China Black Pottery. I am in the high end art and investment business, so we have some of our product custom made there.
No normally you do not have to have reservations in Handan. But it depends upon where you are staying. The very best place there is the Handan Hotel – it is five stars and goes down from there. It is really up to you and your lady what you are comfortable with. I travel their a lot, so I get comped out quite a bit.
Handan is a small town. Though you certainly will be a novelty the people are very friendly. They will go out of their way to make sure that you are okay. Handan is certainly not your Beijing, but most anything you want to do you can. They a many restaurants with all sorts of food. The prices are great. If you need a list of some of the better places, let me know.
If you are arriving there late, and your lady lives in the city, leaving the train station you may have a short wait. Taxis first try to land their longest trip. It is no big deal though.
In Beijing, they do have different airports you want (PEK); the major airport. The main arrival and departure hub is at terminal 3. They have super sub system so you will not have any problems.
If this is your very first trip, I would suggest, stopping at the Money Exchange before departing the baggage area and getting a $50 or $100 or so in Yuan to take care of taxis etc., unless you have this already worked out with your lady. Unless you are staying the night in Beijing, you’ll need a taxi to either go to a hotel or train station. You will need to plan for 40 minutes to 1 hour to go from the airport to the Train station. This is not rush hour traffic. Rush hour – you will need to allow yourself a little more time.
The train ride either on the fast or slow train is very good. If you ever happen to get the slow train, takes about 2 more hours, you may want to get what is called a sleeper car. It will cost a few more Yuan. But the ride is worth it. Again, if you are on the fast train no problem.
In Handan, after the first trip, you probably will not be doing much site seeing, depending upon your situation, you will be spending quite a bit of time getting to know not only your lady but her family.
If you do the family thing, remember that is normally impolite not to eat all of your food and ask for more – especially if you are in a family setting. Also, normally you will be expected to drink your share as well.
A note of caution, the beer is good. But the general drink there is white wine – which is quite a bit different – about 53% proof different, than our traditional white wine - or any of our wine for that matter. The stuff will put you under, so do not get hood winked into going toe to toe with the Dad or brother, or even your lady. It will be – no contest, lights out.
Hope this helps. If you need more, or get stuck in any way, while there, I have people who are like family in many areas that can lend a hand.
Enjoy your trip.
