Everything should be fine with your visa, if you are concerned, send me your booking reference and I can look into this for you.

I can confirm that you won’t need to check in at the same time as your fellow passengers.

Both two and three pin sockets are in use throughout China so I would recommend packing a universal adaptor so that you are prepared.

Many of hotels and restaurants are accustomed to the international traveller and as such will lay out knives and forks, if not, don’t hesitate to ask for some.

Kind regards

Julia, your editor

I sent in a form for a visa but have not heard anything back. Do I assume all is OK?

When travelling on a group visa, does everyone have to check in at the same time at Heathrow?

I wondered about power sockets in China. Could you tell me what adaptors are needed?

I am hopeless with chopsticks! I am practising but have been doing so for 10 years so don't hold out much hope. Can you tell me if western cutlery will be available or whether I should maybe pack some just in case?

Linda