How to Book Travel on Shenzhen Airlines

China offers ample treasures for tourists interested in exploring the relics of an ancient culture. Those hoping to book travel on Shenzhen Airlines should know that this carrier offers domestic flights for travel within China, as well as a couple of international flights connecting China with the rest of the world.

Things You'll Need

• Passport.
• Visa.
• Valid credit card.
• Computer with Internet access.

Instructions

Book Travel on Shenzhen Airlines

1. Pick a domestic destination for travel on Shenzhen Airlines. The carrier flies to just under 50 domestic destinations including Beijing, Changchun, Chongqing, Guangzhou, Guilin, Kunming, Shanghai, Shenyang, Wenzhou and Zhengzhou.

2. Select an international destination for travel on Shenzhen Airlines. Shenzhen travels to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and Seoul, South Korea.

3. Book your tickets for domestic travel on Shenzhen Airlines via a Chinese travel agent after you've arrived in China. Travel agents are able to give you huge discounts that won't be available to you if you purchase your tickets through other means. Expect discounts as high as 50 percent.

4. Shop around to get the best deals on tickets for travel on Shenzhen Airlines. Prices can differ tremendously among travel agents, so know that you'll have to do some research to score the best deal.

Get to Know Shenzhen Airlines

1. Be aware that Shenzhen Airlines is a low-priced carrier based in Shenzhen, the capital of China's Guangdong Province. The airline's hub is the Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport. The airline is fairly young, having offered its first flight in 1993.

2. Know that Shenzhen's owners include Guangdong Development Bank, Air China and Shenzhen Investment Management.

3. Keep in mind that Shenzhen Airlines has a large fleet that includes the following aircraft models: Airbus A319-100, Airbus A320-200, Boeing 737-300, Boeing 737-700, Boeing 737-800 and Boeing 737-900s.

Tips & Warnings

• Shenzhen Airlines' Web site is not available in English.

• There is no English booking phone number for Shenzhen Airlines.

• To make reservations, English-speaking travelers are advised to get in touch with a travel agent.

• Avoid traveling during China's major holidays. These holidays are National Day, October 1; Chinese New Year, late January to mid-February; and Labor Day, May 1. Most Chinese workers get a full week or two off to celebrate these holidays, and they use the time to visit friends and loved ones. As a result, airplanes are crowded, airports are congested and hotel room rates are higher than normal.