Traveling is pleasant. However, at one time or another, one may come face to face with situations requiring assistance. Travel emergencies may pop up when you least expect it. Besides choosing a reliable travel agency and arranging adequate insurance cover, it is always helpful to prepare yourself for emergencies, before they ruin your much anticipated travel plans. The following is a list of questions that may arise.

What should I do if I lose my luggage at the airport?

1. Look for the airline's baggage office or window, and report it there at once.
2. Give the window clerk your baggage stub and they will track your bag on the computer.
3. The clerk will ask you to fill in a claim form. Supply a way (like your hotel address and phone number) that can reach you over the next few days.
4. Keep a copy of the form.

What should I do if I am stolen or robbed?

If you lose something of value, please report immediately to the nearest police station or call 110 (toll free) for police. Notify your tour guide or tour leader for assistance. If you are in a hotel, please inform the hotel staff and ask them to call the police.

What should I do if I lose my passport?

1. Be sure to check if it is indeed lost before you report it. Once it’s reported lost, it is cancelled and no longer valid, and you’ll need a replacement. Please also note that offices handling such issues usually close on weekends and public holidays.
2. Ask your tour guide for assistance, and report the loss to the nearest Public Security Bureau, who will issue a certificate of loss for you.
3. Locate the nearest embassy or consulate of your own country and apply for a replacement passport in person. You’ll be required to complete a new passport application.
4. After the new passport is issued, go to the Public Security Bureau and apply for new visa.

What should I do if I lose my credit card?

Please report the loss to your credit card issuer as quickly as possible, and follow your bank’s instructions.

What should I do if I get lost?

Please always take with you the contact details, such as your tour guide's phone number and your travel advisor’s phone number. With just a phone call, you can easily help you get your bearings. When you leave the hotel, please take a card of your hotel, then you can show it to the taxi driver when you need a ride.

What should I do if I fall sick?

If you feel minor discomforts, please relax, have a rest and drink some water. Eat more fruits and stay away from overly fatty foods. Take some medicine if you see necessary. If you suffer from a serious illness, please go to the hospital or call 120 (toll free) for an ambulance. Please remember to bring a copy of your medical records with you when you travel.

What are the emergency phone numbers in China?

Mainland China:110 -- Police119 -- Fire120 -- Ambulance

Hong Kong & Macau:999 -- Police/Fire/Ambulance