your free PDF travel guide for China
best time to go
Unfortunately, we don't have much English information about China, but we have more information in other languages German, French, Italian, Spanish. Here is the automatic translation by Google:
The most pleasant temperatures prevail in May, and October. In southern China from April to September expect many rainy days, in the north in July and August. The winters are very cold in the north and often dusty. South of the Yangtze River will be (outside the tourist hotels), not heated in winter, although temperatures can drop (eg Shanghai) below zero. In the far west (Xinjiang, Tibet), you can expect with high temperature differences between day and night.
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Wikipedia says:
Unfortunately, we don't have much English information about China, but we have more information in other languages German, French, Italian, Spanish. Here is the automatic translation by Google:
China stands for the following countries: China (since 1949) Republic of China (since 1912, still in Taiwan) Imperial China (221 BC to 1912), China is also in: China (Asteroid), a celestial body of the main asteroid belt China (band), a hard rock band from Switzerland, China Basin, a musical instrument nicknamed Leonardo Bruno dos Santos Silva, Brazilian footballer, China is the name of several places: China (Kagoshima), Japan, China (Maine), Maine USA China (Michigan), Michigan, USA, China (Texas), city in Jefferson County, Texas, USA China is the first name may refer to: China Miéville (born 1972), British fantasy writer China Chow (born 1974), British China Keitetsi actress (b. 1976), former Ugandan child soldier and author (...)
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getting around
getting there
entry requirements for US citizens
If you are a US passport holder planning to travel either as a tourist, for business, to work or to study, a valid visa will be required. Since local visa regulations keep changing frequently please check the latest visa and passport requirements with our partner American Passport Express who can provide you with fast and professional expert support on getting all necessary passport and visa documents arranged in time for you travels. Mention tripwolf when you contact American Passport following the link below to ensure eligibility for special rates and services.
costs & money
Unfortunately, we don't have much English information about China, but we have more information in other languages German, French, Italian, Spanish. Here is the automatic translation by Google:
In China, subject to the "people's money," Renminbi (RMB). Its external value is pegged to a basket of currencies, and depends primarily on the dollar, so the euro is stronger against the dollar, the euro area citizens traveling in China cheaper. The units of the RMB are: 1 yuan = 10 jiao = 100 fen. In everyday life, the Jiao is almost always called Mao (loosely translated: "penny"). For a large bottle of domestic beer, you pay at the roadside restaurant 4 yuan, the same mark may, on tap at the hotel, costing more than ten times. For about 40 yuan per person, you can tidy eating awards for the three-fold. Very cheap public transport: 100 km with the intercity bus cost about 10 yuan. A ride on city buses will cost no more than 2 yuan, taxis require depending on the distance from 0.50 to 5 yuan. Admission fees to sights usually are between 20 and 50 yuan, with top attractions - such as visiting the Imperial Palace in Beijing, including treasury management, and tape -- Occasionally, the price reached 100 yuan. When visiting parks with more than 100 warehouse and some with more than 200 yuan.
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budget travel
traveling with disabilities
orientation
what to eat & drink
music, movies & literature
act like a local
General Cultural Tips:
- Conversation during a meal should focus heavily on giving compliments to the chef.- It is customary to arrive slightly early for social engagements.
- When dining in a restaurant, discussing illness, death or tragic events is not appropriate as it is seen as bad luck.
- The Chinese do not typically use exaggerated gestures or facial expressions while speaking, and may find them distracting when done by others.
- Gift giving is important and somewhat ritualized. Avoid gifts of great value, as they may embarrass a Chinese person and may be declined.
- People often decline a gift several times before accepting it. Be persistent until they accept.
- It is customary to bring a gift when invited to someone's home such as fruit, candy or a souvenir from your home country.
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stay in touch
festivals, holidays and events
dangers & safety
health
Unfortunately, we don't have much English information about China, but we have more information in other languages German, French, Italian, Spanish. Here is the automatic translation by Google:
The recommended option is prevention of hepatitis, when traveling to southern China, where malaria, cholera and typhoid (in time with the family physician or ask the next Tropical Institute, the latest information, see www.fit-for-travel.de or www.auswaertiges-amt.de / "travel information"). In the first aid kit include gastrointestinal tract and flu tablets, painkillers, plasters, antiseptic ointment and sunscreen. Anyone traveling to remote areas, protects against infection with disposable syringes. Tibet at a residence you should definitely think about medicine against altitude sickness.
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