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Inside Background
Culture 
Here is a link to the tourist office site with information about arts and...
Last edited: May 17, 2007
History 
The prehistory of China even predates the rise of modern man.  Zhoukoudian...
Last edited: September 11, 2007
Recommended Reading 
One of the great things about China is that there are lots of really great...
Last edited: May 24, 2007
Tourist Board Info 
Here are a few links to a variety of national tourist sites for China. Lots of...
Last edited: May 3, 2014
Weather & When to Go 
China is a large country, similar in size to the United States, so clearly...
Last edited: February 29, 2016
Before asking about the weather in China 
Before you post a question about the weather in China, please read the...
Last edited: July 2, 2012
Budget Travel 
This Inside China: Budget Travel guide has been started with the intent to...
Last edited: August 22, 2013
China Travel DOs and Don'ts 
DON'T Drink the Tap Water. The tap water is not potable in China. Therefore...
Last edited: May 6, 2010
Famous Food to eat in Guilin 
Beside Guilin being the famous tourist attraction, food in Guilin is quite...
Last edited: August 26, 2016
Food & Drinks 
The right behaviour for foreigners when eating in a Chinese restaurant So many...
Last edited: June 2, 2014
Giant Pandas 
Here is information about the pandas Treasure of China - Giant Pandas Chengdu...
Last edited: May 4, 2014
Great Wall 
Here is the link to information about this world famous icon. Great Wall of...
Last edited: January 9, 2012
How to travel by train in China 
Traveling and touring by train in China is probably easier than you think it...
Last edited: March 21, 2015
Internet connectivity and navigation 
You are probably aware that internet connectivity in China is limited.  Don't...
Last edited: April 21, 2016
Photo Gallery 
Here are the links to some pictures of China. Just select a category to start...
Last edited: August 22, 2013
Powering up in China 
This is mainly focused on use of 120V devices from the United States in China...
Last edited: April 23, 2015
Scenic Views 
Top 6 Karst Landforms in China Karst landforms are the surface and subsurface...
Last edited: May 15, 2014
Shopping 
Here is a link to the tourist office site with information about:- Shopping in...
Last edited: January 6, 2010
Taxis 
Taxis in China, as in most other cities, require just a few tips to...
Last edited: February 19, 2014
Tourist attraction elderly discounts 
Many tourist attractions in China have discounts for seniors, typically those...
Last edited: February 18, 2015
Train Travel 
Here are a few links to sites with information about train travel. Official...
Last edited: January 16, 2016
Travel Tips 
Here are a few links to travel information tips. A great variety of...
Last edited: May 29, 2015
Vegetarianism and Food Allergies 
Eating vegetarian in China is not easy.  Although many fresh vegetables are...
Last edited: March 20, 2014
When in Xian 
Most visitors to Xian stay only one or two days, join one of the many tourist...
Last edited: September 18, 2006
World Heritage 
At present, there are 45 inscribed on the World Heritage List. Here is the link...
Last edited: May 4, 2015
Yangshuo Travel Guide 
 Yangshuo is a small city in Guilin region and it has 2000 years of history. It...
Last edited: April 27, 2016
Inside Transportation
Prepare Plan B & tips for Trains 
China is a big country in terms of size and population, obtaining a proper...
Last edited: April 21, 2016
Inside Things to Do
Yangtze River 
Some of the most spectacular and famous sights in China is that of the Yangtze...
Last edited: October 17, 2009
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Inside For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
The currency of China is the renminbi (RMB) or yuan (or colloquially known as...
Last edited: January 2, 2015
Emergencies 
In the event an emergency in mainland China, the police telephone number is...
Last edited: May 7, 2010
Important Phrases 
Hello                       ... Ni hao  (NEE how) Good-bye...
Last edited: January 1, 2015
Telephones 
Sample Phone Dialing Codes in China Telephone / Fax:   There are 8 digits (not...
Last edited: June 9, 2015
Tipping & Etiquette 
China Tipping is a lively issue among seasoned travelers to China.  Generally...
Last edited: September 22, 2015
Business Etiquette 
A walk through Chinese culture and business etiquette Home to the world’s...
Last edited: May 9, 2014
Doing Business in China 
In this short guide to doing business in China, a few cultural facts and their...
Last edited: August 13, 2014
Emergency in Shanghai 
General emergencies The Public Security Bureau (i.e. Police) in Shanghai...
Last edited: October 1, 2013
First time in China: hard lessons learnt 
Here are some tips that might be beneficial to first-time travellers in China...
Last edited: October 23, 2016
Flying within China 
Buying Your Tickets Buying plane tickets for travel in China is safe and easy...
Last edited: November 10, 2014
Hong Kong Visa Requirement Matters  
Hong Kong is one of the easist places in the world to visit. Citizens of around...
Last edited: September 17, 2015
Money questions 
The currency used is China is known as the Chinese Yuan (CNY) or the Renminbi...
Last edited: August 1, 2016
Of Yangtze River 
With over 6,300 kilometers long, the Yangtze River is the largest and longest...
Last edited: May 9, 2014
Plan Your First Trip To China 
China is a vast country with plenty of places to visit during your trip. You...
Last edited: October 20, 2015
Three Things to Take to China 
Having recently returned from a three week long trip to China, here are three...
Last edited: January 1, 2015
Tips for Traveling in China 
1.   Once you buy it in China, it is yours.  Like most foreign countries, make...
Last edited: May 2, 2015
When is Tipping not Tipping 
If you are traveling to China on a Group Tour you will more than likely come up...
Last edited: November 1, 2013