Location

Things to know when travelling to China

We understand the challenges you are facing when travelling to China, hopefully this will help you prepare your trip and make you feel less stressful.

Apps

Due to “The Great Firewall”, Google products (including Google app store), YouTube, Twitter, Vimeo, Facebook products, Instagram, etc. are blocked in China. Unless you have a VPN, these apps are not accessible in China. You can download a VPN on your device before travelling or explore a few Chinese apps instead.

Below are some of the popular apps that may help you plan your trip.

Chinese VISA Information

Please be aware that you may require a travel visa to enter China. Please check the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China website or the Chinese Visa Application Service Center website or with the Chinese Embassy in your country for information on travel requirements to China.

» Visit the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China websiteopens in new tab/window

» Visit the Chinese Visa Application Service Center hereopens in new tab/window

While the conference team CANNOT arrange visas on your behalf, we are glad to help to issue an invitation letter for your visa application once you have completed your registration successfully.

It is recommended that you apply for a Chinese visa as early as possible with at least 1 month in advance of travel.

We look forward seeing you in China and wish you have a pleasant journey ahead.

China’s VISA-Free Policies–Updated November 2025

30 days unilateral visa-free policy will be extended to December 31, 2026 for the following 45 countries and territories:

For more information, click hereopens in new tab/window.

240-hour transit visa-free policy - this scheme applies to those who are transiting through China between two different countries. It currently covers 65 Chinese ports and is available to citizens of 55 countries: China's 240-hour visa-free transit policyopens in new tab/window

UK and Canada 30-day visa-free

Starting February 17, 2026, holders of ordinary passports from Canada and the United Kingdom will be able to stay in China for up to 30 days without a visa. This decision, now officially confirmed by the Chinese government, will remain in effect through December 31, 2026.

https://visasnews.com/en/china-canada-and-the-united-kingdom-added-to-the-list-of-visa-free-countries/opens in new tab/window

Accommodation

Hotel Name & Address / 地址

Qianhai Service Apartment (Comprehensive Building of Hongyi Tower)

No. 3 Financial Street, Nanshan Street, Qianhai Shenzhen-Hong Kong Cooperation Zone, Shenzhen

深圳市前海深港合作区南山街道金融街3号前海服务公寓（弘毅大厦综合楼）

Room Types & Rates / 房型与价格

*Limited room availability during peak seasons. All rooms are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

*旅游旺季酒店客房数量有限，所有房间均先订先得，售罄为止。

Reservation Methods / 预订方式

1. WeChat Reservation / 微信预订

Please scan the QR code to add customer service on WeChat. Specify "International Conference on Biomaterials 2026 " to enjoy the negotiated rates.

扫描下方二维码添加客服微信，预订时请说明"2026国际生物材料大会"即可享受上述协议价格。

2. Email or Phone Reservation / 邮箱或电话预订

For special circumstances, please contact: Mr ZHANG Huolong

特殊情况请电话咨询：张火龙

Mobile/手机号： +86 133 9241 5857

Email/邮箱：[email protected]opens in new tab/window

For your own security, please note:

Elsevier has been made aware that third-party companies are targeting Elsevier conference speakers and attendees with a fraudulent travel and hotel booking scheme.

The companies are calling/emailing conference attendees, using email addresses which appear very similar to official Elsevier email addresses, and claiming to be the “official” housing bureau and/or authorized by Elsevier to book hotel/travel accommodations for the conference. This is entirely false and should anyone contact you, please do not provide them with any of your details but refer this to Elsevier. If you are in any doubt about an email regarding the conference, please check this with a member of the organising team via: [email protected]opens in new tab/window

Accessibility

Elsevier Conferences Accessibility Policy

Please access our Accessibility policy and guidelines here

How to contact us to discuss any accessibility requirements

Please contact us at [email protected]opens in new tab/window to discuss any requirements or questions. The conference organizer will contact you directly to discuss further.

Please let us have the details of any specific requirements by 26 February 2026.

Conference Venue

Is there disabled parking?

No

Is the venue wheelchair accessible?

Yes

Are there accessible elevators close to the conference rooms?

Yes

Are there accessible restrooms near the conference rooms?

Yes

Meeting rooms

Meeting space which has been contracted:

Catering: on request we can arrange for early access to the catering space/assistance with the collection of catering please contact us at [email protected]opens in new tab/window

Please contact us at[email protected]opens in new tab/window if you would like to have an orientation tour of the venue by 9 April 2026.

Conference Hotel

If you require an accessible bedroom or have any queries, please contact the hotel directly:

Conference Dinner Venue (if applicable)

Is the venue wheelchair accessible?

Yes

Are there accessible elevators close to the dinner space?

Yes

Are there accessible restrooms near the dinner space (same floor/near accessible lifts?)

Yes

How far apart are the different spaces being used?

About 100-120m

Please contact us at[email protected]opens in new tab/window if you would like to discuss the arrangements for the conference dinner.

How to reach the venue and hotel

Taxi or call 12385 and follow the prompts to speak to a customer service representative to book an accessible taxi.