Chinese visa extension in Lijiang (Dec-2011)

Map of the Lijiang Public Security Bureau, extracted from Google Maps

Lijiang, a popular destination in Yunnan, is blessed with fresh air, clear streams, breathtaking snow-capped mountains and an undisturbed landscape inhabited by a friendly group of people. You can expect a quiet and pleasant holiday in Lijiang Old Town, which is graced by well-preserved ancient buildings and the Naxi culture. In addition, you can also extend your Chinese visa here. A traveller nicknamed multani had this to say on Thorntree (14-Dec-2011):

“I just wanted to give my feedback about my visa extension in Lijiang.

I applied Monday afternoon, to extend my 30 days-L visa which was supposed to be expired the 15th. There was no queue, the officer was super kind, helpful, and was speaking very good English. In 10 minutes, I filled the form, gave her my (French) passport, the photo and she added 30 days to the date of expiration (which gave me … one more day, woot). I got the new visa on Wednesday morning, for 160 Yuan.

So, that was quick, easy and a pleasant experience :) Additionally, the officer gave me back my passport, although I was thinking she was going to keep it while preparing the new visa. I don’t know if it’s usual, but I was pleasantly surprised again.

The PSB is located at 110# Taihe Street Xianghelicheng, which is here, you can take bus 8 or 16 to XinShiZhengFu. It’s open from 8:30-11:30 and 15:00-17:30, but I arrived today at 11:35 and she told me to come in anyway.

Hope it helps!”

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