Do You Want To See Something New? Then You Should Visit China

A visit to china is like a visit to another world. China has different culture, food and people. It is necessary with some paperwork before you enter the country, among other things you need to apply for a visa. This are some of the reasons why you need some China travel tips before you go visit this vast and beautiful country.

When you are planning your trip to China there are some things you should take care of. Here is a list with the most important things;

* Ensure that you have all necessary paper-documents, you need this in order to entry the country. A Chinese visa you could get at a Chinese embassy in your country, some travel agencies may also be able to arrange this for you.

* For group travel, your travel agency will help you get a group tourist visa, which is acceptable for entry into the country.

* Travel insurance is also recommended to buy even though it is not absolutely necessary.

* Make sure that you bring small amounts of the local currency, named Yuan, and American dollars. American dollars is good to have in case of emergency. Keep the American dollars in your socks or shoes.

* Undergo all requisite immunizations.

* Learn the geography and the different time-zones.

* Memorize the location to one of the embassies that belongs to your country.

Before you leave home, brush up on the country declarations. There are certain rules about what you can bring into the country that may limit you on certain items, especially electronics like cameras, camcorders, laptops and more. Items like these will need to be declared in customs upon entrance to the country.

China has a very large land-areal, it is one of the largest countries in the world, because of this the climate is very different across the country. Some places it can be snow while it is summer and sun in others. A good tips is to choose the time of travel carefully.

The best times to arrive are in May, September and October. Although the country can be visited year-round, these three months are the most comfortable weather wise but you might find some great travel deals in the winter months.

A good advice is not to try to cover all the great tourist-attractions in one trip, the country is simply way to big. Your best bet would be to identify a few areas that you want to explore and then try to plan your itinerary based on these places.

Some nice places to visit may be;

* The great wall of China

* Hainan island

* Beijing

* Yangtze river

* Shanghai

These places are awesome and it is highly recommendable that you visit them, even though it is a great distance between some of them. You can get to them by take the train, bus or plane. I would recommend to take the plane because China is very large country and you don’t want to spend all of your vacation on a bus or train, even though bus and train are a cheap way of travel in China.

Be prepared and you will do fine in China. Have a nice trip.

Tips for travelers to China

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I am here to give you an insiders view of China and what it is like, so that when you come to visit China you know what to expect.

First a little background. I currently live in Hangzhou, China which is about 2 hours south of Shanghai. I’ve lived here for a year now so I know a lot about China.

Facts~~

-When you land in China don’t be surprised by the heavy pollution. In China that’s normal.

-BRING TOILET PAPER!

I can not stress this enough. On my first trip to china I was caught completely by surprise when I walked into the bathroom and there was no toilet paper. If you don’t bring toilet paper you will have to use napkins or tissues, and if you think you can walk into a local restaurant and ask for some napkins, think again. Most places charge you for napkins, even when you eat there.

-PREPARE TO SQUAT!

In china you will find few western style toilets, meaning no sit down toilets. Instead you have your traditional Chinese toilet which is basically a hole in the floor you squat over. If your lucky them might build some western style toilets at fancy hotels.

-DO NOT DRIVE OR RENT A CAR!

Driving a car is paramount to suicide. The roads of China are so unsafe that I am still afraid to drive here, even thought I’ve lived here for 6 years. Thousand are killed every day in the what is the country with the most accidents in the world. The average driving are is 50! That’s right, and most of them are worse then teens, when they first get their license. In order to pass the driving test you never have to drive on a real public road, so when you get your license it’s your first time.

- DON’T DRINK THE WATER!

The water is microbiologicaly unsafe and it can get you really sick. Drink only bottled water or carbonated beverages, or boil the water before drinking,though it still doesn’t filter out the heavy metals in it.

FOOD~~

To tell you the truth it really depends on where in China you travel. Northern Chinese food has a totally different taste then southern food.

Here are a few favorites of mine.

I will try to spell in pinying but forgive me if I misspell it. I can speak Chinese much better than I can write it.

-(Onion Pancake)(tong you bing) Trust me it tastes a lot better than it sounds. Best eaten hot off the grill it is a northern dish so try it in Beijing.

-(Beef Noodles) (niu ro mien) There are some really good places to get this in Hangzhou. You must try this before you leave.

-pan fried dumplings (gou

A guide to having a Safe, Memorable Trip to China (PRC)

Tourism is a burgeoning industry in China (PRC) making it not only a prime business destination but a must see travel stop. To ensure that you enjoy your trip, Chinese Translation Pro has compiled these handy travel tips as well as useful bits of information to take with you.

When to Go: If you looking for the lowest price on travel, plan your trip during the Low Season; December, January and February. The Peak Travel Season pertains to May, September and October. March, April, June, July, August and November are perhaps the best travel months with respect to price, weather and entertainment.

Getting There: The national airline is Air China (PRC). As is true of any flight, travelers should confirm their return flight reservations; airline overbooking has led to people being stranded in China (PRC). Also, be prepared for a lengthy flight. A nonstop from New York to Beijing lasts 14 hours while a charter to Shanghai lasts upwards of 18 hours.

There are four airport hubs within China (PRC); Beijing/Peking (BJS/PEK), Guangzhou Baiyun International, Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) and Shanghai Pudong (PVG). Each airport includes taxis, public and shuttle buses, duty free shops, banks/currency conversions, post offices, business and internet facilities and bars and restaurants. Important to note is the departure tax, which is paid in Chinese currency only. Children under 12 and transit passengers, proceeding within 24 hours of travel, are exempt.

Once There: Once in China (PRC), there are several transportation options via rail, sea and automobile. Railways provide the principal means of transportation throughout China (PRC). The trains are affordable, safe and well maintained operating between major cities; services include Beijing to Guangzhou, Shanghai, Harbin, Chengdu and Urumqi. There are three types of trains, the Express option being the best of the three. There are four varieties of fare: hard seat, soft seat (only on short-distance trains such as the Hong Kong to Guangzhou (Canton) line), hard sleeper and soft sleeper. Children under 3 ft tall travel free and those under 4ft pay a quarter of the fare. Train travel is often a comfortable experience albeit, a time consuming one, due to the distance between destinations. Domestic plane travel is a time saving alternative. Flights from Shanghei to Beijing, Hong Kong to Shanghei and Guangzhou to Shanghei are approximately 2 hours; however, the roundtrip travel costs average $350 USD. Though express train travel between these cities ranges from 12 to 18 hours, the prices are decidedly more affordable, between $15 to $30 USD.

Visa- Don’t Leave Home Without It: Visas for leisure travel to China (PRC) are easy to obtain, granting a one month’s stay. The Chinese embassy or consulate, your travel agent or an independent visa service will gladly assist you. In the United States, contact the Chinese Embassy in Washington DC or the Consulates in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston or New York. US citizens can stay in Hong Kong without a visa for up to 30 days.

Tips on Tipping: Tipping is widely accepted and encouraged by tour guides, hotel staff and car services. In restaurants, if the tip has not already been figured into the bill, a 10 to 15 percent tip is advisable.

Good Eats: A meal in China (PRC) need not include won ton or dim sum to be considered delicious and authentic. China (PRC) offers a vast Array of dining options including Muslim, Korean, American and traditional Chinese. Americans should leave their preconceptions of Chinese food at the customs gate!

One smart tip: Traveling in a foreign country can be very exotic, fun and intimidating. This is particularly true if you don’t speak the language. It will be smart to bring a wallet size “survival language guide” – China Travel guide in your wallet at all times. So you can at least express yourself in the emergency situation such as “where is the bathroom”, “I am allergic to….”, “ I need to see doctor…” etc… You can download this wonderful guide at our Chinese translation website: www.chinesetranslationpro.com.

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