China Travel Tips
We know China for being the third largest country and also the most populous country in the world. But China has a lot more than statistics to offer! The land of more than 30 world heritage sites, this country has enriched history and culture and is definitely a holiday package we suggest to all our customers. China is also famous for its ultramodern cities like Hong Kong and Shanghai, the skyscraping buildings and variety of cuisines, fast foods and beverages.
Attractions:
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Forbidden City: Also known as Imperial Palace and Palace Museum, the place served as place of residence for 24 Ming Emperors. It is located in Beijing, the national capital and was built in the time period between 1406 and 1420. It is the most significant tourist place to explore the world-famous Chinese architecture. Being listed in the UNESCO’s list of World Heritage Sites, Forbidden City is capable of attracting thousands of tourists visiting country on travel packages.
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The Great Wall: You cannot expect your trip to China to be complete without exploring the grand Great Wall! Built as a defensive structure against nomadic invasions, this heritage site has been included in the list of Seven Wonders of the World. It runs over a distance of 6,300 km and provides a good way for the tourists to enjoy the architectural significance of the country.
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Silk Road: If you have read about popular trade route called Silk Route of China, it is the best opportunity to explore it. The route runs through Xi'an and passes through various mountainous and desert regions. You can also discover the magic of Buddhist sites along this infamous route and discover yourself on the journey through a glorious historical tour on our vacation packages.
Climate: China is a big country and hence, one can expect to have great diversities in the climatic conditions enjoyed by various regions in the country. Hot summers and extremely cold winters are enjoyed by north-east regions, while central region experiences nonstop rainfall, hot summers and cold winters. The southeastern parts have semi-tropical summers and cold winters.
Most suitable time for visiting: With a great variation in temperature, the best time to visit China depends upon which region you want to visit. April-May and September-October are considered as idyllic months to visit most popular tourist destinations. However, the famous Hainan Island can be visited in winter months. For enjoying a budget holiday, you can visit China from November to March and from June to August, when prices go down considerably and we offer our discount holiday packages.
Landing and taking off: Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Hong Kong are the major airport locations in China, which can be visited from various parts of the world. You can talk to your travel agency regarding various flights flying form your area to China.
Internal Transportation: Internal transportation varies from domestic airlines to buses, trains, subways and taxi services and is taken care of by the inclusive vacation package you have opted for. Apart from this, there are pedicabs and ferries, which can allow you to get connected to various parts of the country.
Communication: Mails, emails, faxes and telephones are most important modes of communication. For calling from China to other parts of the world, you can purchase cheap calling cards available in the local markets.
Currency: Renminbi is the official currency of China, with basic unit as Yuan. Discover credit cards can be used to make purchases at supermarkets, malls and other places. However, popular credit cards like Visa and Mastercard are not accepted.
Time: The standard time of china is 8 hours ahead of GMT.
Heath Information: The travelers are recommended to carry proofs for tetanus and typhoid vaccines as well as rabies and hepatitis. There is risk of malaria while traveling in the country and thus, you are recommended to make water safe by boiling.
