FAQs

  • Yes, for citizens of the United States, we recommend obtaining a visa for China. Information on how to apply for a Visa here: http://us.china-embassy.gov.cn/eng/lsfw/zj/qz2021/202309/t20230919_11144908.htm

  • Please RSVP for all events by July 18th, 2025

    对于我们的中国宾客，请在7月18日之前直接向宋先生确认出席。

  • There are several apps that we recommend downloading prior to arriving in Beijing:

    1) Google Translate; the "Camera" function allows you to translate text through your phone camera and makes reading fairly simple. The text translate feature can be useful when trying to communicate with people in China.

    2) Alipay; you can link an American credit card to your Alipay account. This is the most popular payment method in China and will be accepted everywhere. Cash is also accepted. Alipay is also able to pay for subway rides.

    3) WeChat; tickets to some events and pages for local businesses are often run through WeChat. There is also a payment function.

    4) Didi Rider; Uber is not available in China.

    5) AMap Global (formally Gaode); This is the best map app to download for China, they now have an English version.

  • 1) The Welcome Dinner will be festive attire. Jackets not required for men

    2) The Wedding Ceremony and Reception will be formal with Black Tie Optional. There will likely be a wide range of outfits from local guests, please wear a dark suit for men and below knee length dress for women. Please avoid red or white colored dresses.

    3) The Goodbye Brunch will be casual attire

    4) We recommend comfortable clothing and good shoes for the Great Wall and the Forbidden City

    婚礼仪式和宴会的着装要求为正式礼服或黑领结可选（Black Tie Optional）。

    • 男士：请穿着深色西装。

    • 女士：请穿过膝长度的礼服或连衣裙。

  • See Events page

  • See Events page

  • While we love all of your children, we are keeping these events limited to the guests listed on each invite.

    对于我们的中国宾客，请直接与宋先生联系。

  • We recommend staying at the Four Seasons or the Hilton Chaoyang (both hotels are located next to the Bvlgari Hotel)

    我们建议您入住四季酒店或朝阳希尔顿酒店（这两家酒店都位于宝格丽酒店旁边）

  • We appreciate your generosity, however, your presence is the greatest gift.

    我们衷心感激您的慷慨，但对我们来说，您能亲临现场就是最珍贵的礼物。

  • See Things To Do page

  • See Things To Do page. Please bring your passports with you while visiting official sites.

  • The ceremony is outdoors in the garden and the reception is indoors. It might be chilly in the afternoon during October so please plan accordingly.

    婚礼仪式将在户外花园举行，宴会将在室内举行。由于十月份下午可能会有些凉意，请根据天气适当准备衣物。

  • Beijing has two major airports - Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX). PEK is a 30 minute drive to the area of the wedding events and PKX is around 1 hour.

  • It is typical for Beijing to be anywhere from mid-40s to mid-70s (fahrenheit) during October. Please note that it will be cooler at the Great Wall than in the city.

  • Traditional Chinese weddings are family style for the reception. There should be something available for everyone. However, if you have an allergy, please let us know in your RSVP

    对于我们的中国宾客，请直接与宋先生联系。

  • It is common for brides to wear red and white for the wedding so please avoid these colors.

  • We recommend only drinking water from bottled sources. While the tap water in Beijing is safe, there are different bacteria in every region of the world that may upset your stomach. Please also be careful while brushing your teeth.

  • It is not recommended to eat fresh or uncooked fruits or vegetables outside of the hotel (salads mostly). When vegetables are cleaned they can be cleaned with water that may upset your stomach. See FAQ about drinking tap water above. In many cases fresh fruit and vegetables from inside the hotel are safe to eat.

    Street foods are delicious in Beijing, but please use discretion as there are spices and ingredients that may upset your stomach if you are not accustomed to it.

  • Feel free to email kylesfavoritesong@gmail.com or text Grace or Kyle with any questions you have

    对于我们的中国宾客，请直接与宋先生联系。