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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 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

	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

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