| There are many reasons why many people all | | | | get the best prices for your goods, except in |
| over the world want to visit China. The country, | | | | malls and department stores. |
| being one of the oldest civilizations in the world, | | | | Dining |
| opens new windows for visitors who would like to | | | | China is a haven for food lovers with a taste for |
| experience unique landscapes, architecture, | | | | both the familiar and exotic. It is not uncommon |
| customs and delicacies. You may want to visit | | | | to find dishes that make use of many different |
| different parts of China for various reasons, but | | | | plant and animal parts, thus usually evoking a |
| you may want to take note of some pointers | | | | variety of reactions in foreigners. Every region |
| that would help you to be prepared and have a | | | | has its own specialty dishes and different ways of |
| more pleasant experience while exploring the | | | | cooking and preparing that will deliver a range of |
| country. Here are some China travel tips that will | | | | satisfying culinary experiences to the discerning |
| help you. | | | | gourmand. You are not required to tip, although a |
| What to pack | | | | service charge may be included in some cases. |
| Making preparations for your trip to China | | | | Safety and security |
| regarding what you should bring is essential for an | | | | China as a whole is a safe country to visit, with |
| enjoyable trip. A pair of good walking shoes is | | | | many helpful and friendly locals. However do take |
| absolutely essential, especially if you visit the main | | | | precaution at night and in crowded places, so do |
| attractions as there is a lot of walking involved. | | | | carefully safeguard your belongings and valuables |
| The Great Wall of China, for example, has many | | | | and keep them where they are visible. Be careful |
| rough surfaces and lots of steps. | | | | not to flaunt your jewelry or other indicators of |
| You will also be exposed to the elements in open | | | | wealth unnecessarily. Most importantly, do not fall |
| places like the Forbidden City, so an umbrella or | | | | prey to scams by keeping your wits about and |
| raincoat is essential. Insect repellent is also helpful | | | | not following strangers. |
| in keeping the pests away during hot summer | | | | How to get around on your own without getting |
| months. Most importantly, you should dress | | | | lost |
| according to the weather conditions that apply to | | | | If you are out exploring on your own, it is often a |
| the specific time and place of your visit. | | | | wise idea to bring along your hotel room card as |
| Shopping | | | | the printed information of the hotel will help you |
| If you are visiting different cities or regions during | | | | to find your way back if you are lost. When |
| your trip, it is recommended that you spread | | | | taking a taxi to get around, do bear in mind that |
| your buys out such that you can purchase the | | | | many taxi drivers do not know English. Hence it is |
| unique products of each place. For example, | | | | advisable to get assistance in writing down the |
| Xinjiang is famous for carpets while Suzhou is | | | | name of your destination in Chinese so that he |
| well-known for its silk. Do feel free to bargain to | | | | knows where you are going. |