Again, avoid ticket touts who approach you in the streets.Local buses are cheap (US$0.10 or YS$0.20) and you may want to try out. Taxis are convenient and are available at all hours. Starting fares differ from each city and may be as cheap as US$0.70 in Weihai and US$1.50 in Shenzhen.Avoid travel during peak holiday seasons or book tickets well ahead.
Local HotelsThere is a good choice of hotels in China ranging from one star to the most luxurious 6 stars. Most of the time, the rooms are safe and clean and in my opinion, cheap does not mean bad.There are many websites selling hotel rooms on the internet. You can also check out the travel counters which are available in most train, bus stations as well as airport.Book ahead if travelling in peak seasons.Peak Tourist SeasonsChinese New Year: Date varies but generally late January or early February. May Day: First two weeks of MayChina National Day: Middle two weeks of OctoberAvoid travelling during these period. Book rooms and travel modes way early if need to travel.Chinese FoodLocal food is absolutely fabulous. Try as much Chinese food as your wallet or stomach can afford. Restaurants are available everywhere and open to late hours. Most restaurants will have menu that includes photographs or simply point at the food of your neighbouring table, especially if it looks good!However, avoid street side stalls and drinking directly from the taps if you have delicate stomach.TelecommunicationsMobile phone coverage is good in most locations. Global auto-roaming is not a problem.InternetThere are cyber-cafes everywhere, especially in tourist areas. Most are patronised by young people playing online games but you still can check your Hotmail, Yahoo and Gmail. Access may be a bit slow for international websites. You will need to show your passport as China has tight regulations at Internet CyberCafes.Toilet facilities One of the worst experience many has with China is the atrocious toilet facilities. Things has improved very much but it may still be a good idea to empty your stomach or bladder at every opportunity in a hotel, restaurant or departmental store. Public toilets and toilets in small shops can be a nose hazard!Useful China travel tipsTry to get a English speaking tour guide at every opportunity you can. China has a rich and wonderful history and culture and without a guide, somehow, the flavour and significance of most tour sites can be lost.Sneaky tip: Hang around a group that has a English speaking guide if you cannot afford one!Always ask for a receipt from a taxi driver so that you can complain if you have been cheated or for tracing purposes if you happen to leave your camera behind in the taxi.Try to take the namecard for each hotel that you are staying at as these cards will have a Chinese address and the map of your hotel location. This is useful if you need to seek assistance to find your way back as the English version or pronounciation of a hotel or a street name may be quite different from the Chinese version.After a tiring day, check out Chinese foot reflexology or Chinese TuiNa (Chinese massage). Wonderful for the body after a hard day and very cheap to boot. Just look out for any shop that has two feet as it’s signboard!Make friends with the Chinese whenever you can.
They love to meet foreigners and will make good tour guides. Just buy a small present as a small token of appreciation.For more information, check out https://www.china-best-tea.com/ this interesting China Book.
Local HotelsThere is a good choice of hotels in China ranging from one star to the most luxurious 6 stars. Most of the time, the rooms are safe and clean and in my opinion, cheap does not mean bad.There are many websites selling hotel rooms on the internet. You can also check out the travel counters which are available in most train, bus stations as well as airport.Book ahead if travelling in peak seasons.Peak Tourist SeasonsChinese New Year: Date varies but generally late January or early February. May Day: First two weeks of MayChina National Day: Middle two weeks of OctoberAvoid travelling during these period. Book rooms and travel modes way early if need to travel.Chinese FoodLocal food is absolutely fabulous. Try as much Chinese food as your wallet or stomach can afford. Restaurants are available everywhere and open to late hours. Most restaurants will have menu that includes photographs or simply point at the food of your neighbouring table, especially if it looks good!However, avoid street side stalls and drinking directly from the taps if you have delicate stomach.TelecommunicationsMobile phone coverage is good in most locations. Global auto-roaming is not a problem.InternetThere are cyber-cafes everywhere, especially in tourist areas. Most are patronised by young people playing online games but you still can check your Hotmail, Yahoo and Gmail. Access may be a bit slow for international websites. You will need to show your passport as China has tight regulations at Internet CyberCafes.Toilet facilities One of the worst experience many has with China is the atrocious toilet facilities. Things has improved very much but it may still be a good idea to empty your stomach or bladder at every opportunity in a hotel, restaurant or departmental store. Public toilets and toilets in small shops can be a nose hazard!Useful China travel tipsTry to get a English speaking tour guide at every opportunity you can. China has a rich and wonderful history and culture and without a guide, somehow, the flavour and significance of most tour sites can be lost.Sneaky tip: Hang around a group that has a English speaking guide if you cannot afford one!Always ask for a receipt from a taxi driver so that you can complain if you have been cheated or for tracing purposes if you happen to leave your camera behind in the taxi.Try to take the namecard for each hotel that you are staying at as these cards will have a Chinese address and the map of your hotel location. This is useful if you need to seek assistance to find your way back as the English version or pronounciation of a hotel or a street name may be quite different from the Chinese version.After a tiring day, check out Chinese foot reflexology or Chinese TuiNa (Chinese massage). Wonderful for the body after a hard day and very cheap to boot. Just look out for any shop that has two feet as it’s signboard!Make friends with the Chinese whenever you can.
They love to meet foreigners and will make good tour guides. Just buy a small present as a small token of appreciation.For more information, check out https://www.china-best-tea.com/ this interesting China Book.
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