Last ZED I did was Beijing to Manila and I paid to get out of Beijing. Or did I? Now I can't remember. I remember paying the 200 bucks just for a one time visa for two of us going in but now cannot remember if I paid anything going out of country. I suspect that it would be like flying your own airline. You pay the exit fees because you didn't buy a ticket therefore, the departure tax was not included. Taxes fees and DEPARTURE TAX I believe are two different stories. Good rule of thumb. Where they can stick it to you, they will. So bring extra dough if you have any left over after having dreadlocks done on the mean streets of Nassau. MOHN....oh....about the 100 dollar one time entry visa into CHINA. Sux to pay it but how else are you going to claim that you climbed the Great Wall of China? Great investment for the peace of mind and happy memories.