Frequently Asked Questions from Visitors


Will I have my own room?
What items will be in my room?
Will I have my own bathroom?
Are meals included?
May I make my own food?
May I use the host family's telephone?
May I apply for my own telephone number?
May I use the family computer to access the Internet?
May I smoke in the house?
May I do laundry in the host family?
Will I be able to watch television?
Will I have a curfew (time that I need to return to the host family each night) ?
Can I have guests come visit?
Will I receive a key to the unit?
Should I register at the PSB (Public Security Bureau) during my homestay?
Can I get the necessary and useful info from my host family?
Can airport pick-up be arranged?

Will I have my own room?
Yes.You will have your private bedroom.

What items will be in my room?
Every Host family has convenient living facilities at home. However, the items available in your room will be different at each place. Please check the family database for more details. (You can also see pictures of your room and a photo of the Host Family)

Will I have my own bathroom?
Under the deluxe category and with some of Standard families listed, you will have your own private bathroom. Otherwise, the bathroom is shared. Please check the family database for details.

Will I get meals?
Breakfast  (even dinner)  can be provided. Some families also welcome you to join them for lunch over the weekends when they stay at home.

May I make my own food?
Yes, with the host family's permission. If you are staying long term and prefer to cook by yourself, please specify this in your application form.

May I use the host family's telephone?
You may make local telephone calls from the host family's phone. All long distance calls must be made using a calling card.

May I apply for my own telephone number?
Yes. If you are planning a long term stay and would like to have your own telephone number, you can register for one at any China Communication Corporation for a cost of approximately US$30. Your host family will tell you how to find the nearest China Communication Corporation office.

May I use the family computer to access the Internet?
Yes. Most host families have computer at home. But if you need to log on to the internet, you should get the family's permission first.

May I smoke in the house?
Yes, but only with the permission of the host family. Some host families will ask that you smoke outside the unit.

May I do laundry in the host family home?
Yes. The host family will show you where the laundry facilities are.

Will I be able to watch television?
Yes. All the facilities in the shared areas of the unit will be available to you.

Will I have a curfew (time that I need to return to the host family each night) ?
You will not have a curfew. However, it is customary that you notify your host family if you will miss dinner or will return to the house after 10pm.

Can I have guests come visit?
Yes, with the host family's permission.

Will I receive a key to the unit?
Yes for long term stay; no for short term stay.

Should I register at the PSB (Public Security Bureau) during my homestay?
Yes. According to the regulations of the Chinese government, all foreign visitors must provide their passport information when they arrive at an accommodation. If visitors stay with a Chinese family, they need to register with the PSB or face a fine. However, you do not have to do this in person; your host family can register for you with your passport and visa.

Can I get the necessary and useful info from my host family?
Absolutely. Your host family will be happy to provide you all the useful info such as where to take the bus and metro, where to buy a phone card or mobile SIM card, and where the nearest banks and supermarkets are. They can give you helpful suggestions for your trip, etc Just ask!

Can airport pick-up be arranged?
Yes. Please contact us to make arrangements.
Airport pick-up fee: US$ 35/ 1-3 persons : US$ 68/ 4-6 ps : US$98/7-10 ps.

If you have other questions, please contact us .