Travel and Tour Tips for China

Travel and Tour Tips for China China is a large country at a size of 9596960 sq. km. China was only partially open to the world and since 1980 has been a communist country for many decades. Although there is a major step forward in the travel industry and infrastructure in China, there are still areas that need to be improved when the level that most of the tourists. However, a lot of fun to continue, which is distinguished from the rest of the world. China is the host for the Olympic Games in 2008. Travel and improve infrastructure as we will soon be 2008. China is rich in culture and history. Visit the Great Wall of China in Beijing, Chinese tea SIP in Xiamen, dance with ethnic tribes in Yunnan, check-out 19. Century European buildings in Qingdao - there is much to see and do in China! Here are some travel advice for your trip to China easier: Entry Visa China visa have required a majority of countries. Apply at the Chinese consulate or through your travel agent before traveling to China. Extremely diverse climate, tropical in south to subarctic in north. Be ready with the right seasonal clothing. Change the unit of currency is known as Renmembi (RMB) or yuan. Get some Chinese Yuan in his country prior to travel. When in China, foreign currency in local currency to banks or hotels. Banks tend to give a little 'better than the hotels. Please note that some banks close for a noon siesta between 12-2. Methods of payment Most of the best hotels and shopping malls accept credit cards or travelers checks. Hotels and small shops only take cash. Once of the major cities, credit cards and ATM cards are usually difficult to use. Cash is still king in Chinese business and trade. Euro banknotes are in China. Check carefully before you change, especially if it consists mostly 100RMB notes. You can feel a texture difference where counterfeit is conceed. Understanding of English Most civil servants, customs officials, police, staff and people on the street do not speak English or at best, a few English. Most of the signs and notices will be in both English and Chinese. However, be aware that some translations can be so famous that you can hardly understand what was the original intention of China. Do not expect hotels or shops to understand English. Only the big hotels have employees who understand English. Most young people can tackle the basics, if you speak English slowly. Social security in general, China is a safe country. However, closely attached to your wallet especially in crowded, popular tourist attractions in cities like Beijing and Xian. These cities also has a lot of recruits in the streets touting tourist from currency exchange jewelry for women companionships. Avoid at all costs! Elettrodomestici Travel Bus, trains, ferries and domestic flights are quite well developed. Avoid the crowds at the stations and book your tickets at the hotel Information Desk or the nearest tour agent. Prices are likely to be competitive and tickets will be sent to your room. Also here for tickets is advertised for the approach roads. Local buses are cheap (U.S. $ 0.10 or YS $ 0.20), and you can try. Taxis are easily accessible and are around the clock. Rates vary from each location and can be cheap as U.S. $ 0.70 in Weihai and U.S. $ 1.50 in Shenzhen. Avoid travel in China during the period of peak holiday or tickets well in advance. Local Hotels There are a good selection of hotels in China by a star in the most luxurious 6 stars. Most of the time, the rooms are clean and safe and, in my opinion, cheap does not mean bad. There are many websites selling China rooms on the Inteet. You can also use the trip meter, which in most trains, buses and airports. Book in advance if traveling during peak season. The peak travel Chinese New Year: Date varies but generally late January or early February. May: The first two weeks of May China National Day: Middle two weeks of October Avoid use during this period. Book rooms and travel arrangements, as anticipated, if necessary, to travel. Believe me, the public during this time is frightening. What do you expect when the entire Chinese nation of 8 billion people are on vacation too! Chinese Food Local food is absolutely fabulous. Try Chinese food so much as your wallet or stomach can afford. The restaurants are everywhere and at a late hour. Most restaurants have a menu, photographs of the various courts. Better yet, just the food, the table next to you, especially if one looks delicious! However, avoid street stalls and drinking directly from the taps, if you have delicate stomach. Telecommunication mobile phone coverage in China is in most places. Global auto-roaming within China is not a problem. Inteet There are Inteet cafes throughout China, especially in tourist areas. Most of them are frequented by young people to play online, but is still able to create your Hotmail, Yahoo or Gmail. Access may be a little 'slow to inteational websites. You must show your passport as China has tight regulations at Inteet Cyber Cafes. Sanitary One of the worst experiences with China is the most atrocious toilet. What has changed a lot, but can still be a good idea to empty your stomach or bladder at every opportunity, in a hotel, restaurant or corporate departments. Public toilets and toilets in small shops may be a danger nose! * Useful China travel tips * Try to use English-speaking guide in each opportunity. China has a rich and splendid history and culture and without a guide, somehow, the flavor and significance of most tour sites can be lost. * Sneaky tip: Hang around a group that has a guide speaking English, can not afford to! Always ask for a receipt from a taxi driver, so you can complain if they were cheated, or for purposes of monitoring, if you have your camera behind the taxi. Try changing the name of the card for each hotel you are, because these cards have a Chinese address and map the position of 'hotel. This is useful if you need help to find your way back, as the English version or pronunciation of a hotel or a road can be very different than the Chinese version. After a long day is in Chinese or Chinese reflexology Tuina (Chinese massage). Wonderful for the body after a hard day and very cheap to boot. Just look at the signs that the shop shows two feet! They are everywhere. Make friends with the Chinese, if you can. They love to foreigners, and a good guide. Only a small gift as a small thanks. About the Author Ken Cheong lived and worked in China for 5 years. He came to the Chinese for their tenacity after suffering from war and unrest for many years. He continues with the people and the Chinese and has two websites, the Chinese culture and services, and floatingzen@gmail.com