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	Tips for Shopping in China Submitted by M17441 on 2009-09-06 20:18:55 Shopping in China is very convenient. Western retail companies have established outlets in major cities in China that carry both domestic and imported goods. You will be able to find many of your favorite brands here. Opportunities to shop for   View this tip Best buy in china Submitted by M17441 on 2009-09-06 20:20:09 China's markets are becoming more prosperous. The following items on your shopping list: - Antiques, paintings and calligraphy - Silk - Handicrafts including Cloisonné, jade, porcelain, etc. - Fresh water pearls - Chinese medicines -   View this tip Services of Chinese hotels Submitted by M17441 on 2009-09-06 20:21:30 Chinese hotels offer international standard services. In some big cities, the hotel can match any tourist hotels in New York, London, Paris or Sydney in services and facilities. Take a typical three-star hotel, for example. Services offered by   View this tip Chinese visa Submitted by M17441 on 2009-09-06 20:52:55 People of non-Chinese nationality need a Chinese Visa to enter China. To successfully apply for a Chinese Visa, applicants should come in person or through a third party (e.g. Travel Agent or Tour Operator) to apply for the Chinese visa during office   View this tip Drinking water in China Submitted by M17441 on 2009-09-06 20:54:47 Drinking Water in Hotels: Hotel rooms often feature a water dispenser which delivers both cool and hot potable water. However, some hotels have no water dispenser but are instead equipped with a water heater or thermos. You can use the water heater   View this tip General FAQ for China travel Submitted by M17441 on 2009-09-06 22:31:17 Health: No special shot is required for short-term travelers with the exception of those coming from or via an infected area. All visitors may be asked to complete a health form to indicate if they have symptoms of yellow fever, cholera, typhoid, or   View this tip Health and Safety Submitted by M17441 on 2009-09-13 19:14:03 Is it safe for foreigners traveling in China? - In general, China is one of the safest countries in the world for travelers. Most Chinese people are very friendly to foreigners and will go out of their way to help you. However, beware of   View this tip When is the best time to visit China? Submitted by M17441 on 2009-09-06 22:33:38 China's geographic area is slightly larger than the U.S.A; it covers similar latitudes, with the lion's share located in the temperate zone. This provides endless year-round variety for visitors to the country, from ice festivals in the   View this tip Business hours in China Submitted by M17441 on 2009-09-06 22:36:06 The Chinese government stipulates a five-day workweek with no more than 8 hours a day and no more than 44 hours a week in the Labor Law of People's Republic of China. The regular working time generally is from Monday to Friday, with Saturday   View this tip Major Festivals in China Submitted by M17441 on 2009-09-06 23:04:41 In addition to the Spring Festival, Chinese people also celebrate the following festivals: - Lantern Festival: This falls on the 15th of the first lunar month, an occasion for eating yuanxiao, or sweet dumplings made of glutinous rice flour,   View this tip Mobile phone in China Submitted by M17441 on 2009-09-06 23:08:03 Enjoy GSM networks provide coverage in every major city. GSM 1800 and 900 networks cover a few biggest cities. CDMA network run by China Unicom is improving its coverage; it has signed agreements with 13 other mobile operators from North America,   View this tip Voltage in China Submitted by M17441 on 2009-09-06 23:28:08 Domestic electricity supply voltage varies between countries. Over 30 countries (including those in North America) use a voltage of 110V~130V, while another 120 countries (including most of Europe), use a voltage of 220V~230V. The electricity in   View this tip The Commonly used Phrases for Tourists in China Submitted by M17441 on 2009-09-06 23:44:33 English translations - Chinese pronunciation 1. Hello! How are you? - Ni Hao 2. Thank you - Xie Xie 3. Good bye - Zai Jian 4. I'm sorry /Excuse me - Dui Bu Qi 5. It doesn't matter - Mei You Guan Xi 6. Do not know - Bu Zhi Dao   View this tip What's special about Chinese folklore Submitted by M17441 on 2009-09-06 23:59:44 Chinese folklore includes songs, dances, puppetry, and tales. It often tells stories of human nature, historical or legendary events, love, and the supernatural, or stories explaining natural phenomena and distinctive landmarks. Because of the vast   View this tip Customs in China Submitted by M17441 on 2009-09-07 01:14:12 How Different are Chinese Customs from Western Ones? There are vast differences between Chinese and Western customs. Take eating for example. Whether at home or in a restaurant, Chinese will lay the emphasis on the food. Food leftover is a sign   View this tip previous 25 vacations  -  1  -  2  -  [ 3 ]  -  4  -  next 25 vacations