China Travel Information & Tips
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China Travel Information & Tips
China Travel Information & Tips
The People's Republic of China is the third largest country in the
world in terms of area, but some have said it isn't even a country -
it's a different world.
Geographically, it is situated in eastern Asia on the western shore of
the Pacific Ocean, with an area of 9.6 million square kilometres.
China's continental coastline extends for about 18,000 kilometres, and
its vast sea surface is studded with more than 5,000 islands, of which
Taiwan and Hainan are the largest. China has shared borders for
centuries with Korea, the formerly Soviet Union, Afghanistan,
Pakistan, India, Nepal, Sikkim, Bhutan, Burma, Laos and Vietnam.
China today offers shop-till-you-drop metropolises, big city
attractions, but yet retains its heritage, historical and cultural
value through the epic grasslands of Inner Mongolia - with deserts,
sacred peaks, astounding caves, imperial ruins, terracotta warriors
and so much more.
It will take a lifetime to uncover even a fraction of China, but it
certainly is a destination that has long captured the imagination of
tourists worldwide.
Airport Taxes
RMBY90. Children under 12 are exempt.
Electrical Appliances
220V
Airport Transfers
Beijing/Peking airport (Capital International Central) is 28km
northeast of the city, about 30-40 minutes by bus and taxi to town.
Guangzhou/Canton airport (Baiyun) is 7km from the city, about 20
minutes away.
Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) airport is 15km southwest of the city with a
travel time of about 25-40 minutes).
Shanghai Pudong (PVG) airport, in the new eastern financial district
is 30km from the city centre. It takes about 30-40 minutes.
Currency Matters
1 Renminbi Yuan (RMBY) = 10 chiao/jiao or 100 fen. Notes are in
denominations of RMBY100, 50, 10, 5, 2 and 1, and 5, 2 and 1 chiao/
jiao. Coins are in denominations of RMBY1, 1.5 chiao/jiao and 5, 2 and
1 fen.
RMBY is not traded outside China. Foreign banknotes and tavellers
cheques can be exchanged at branches of The Bank of China. In hotels
and Friendship Stores for tourists, imported luxury items such as
spirits may be bought with Western currency.
Special Prohibited Items
Arms, ammunition, censored (photographs in mainstream Western
magazines may be regarded as censored), radio transmitters/receivers,
exposed but undeveloped film, fruit and certain vegetables, political
and religious pamphlets (a moderate quantity of religious material for
personal use is acceptable). Any printed matter directed against the
public order and the morality of China.
Special Health Regulations
A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from all travellers
if arriving from infected areas. Following WHO guidelines issued in
1973, a cholera vaccination certificate is not a condition of entry to
China. However, cholera is a slight risk in this country and
precautions could be considered. Up-to-date advice should be sought
before deciding whether these precautions should include vaccination
as medical opinion is divided over its effectiveness. A strain of
Bengal cholera has been reported in western areas. Poliovirus
transmission has been shown by reliable data to be completely
interrupted since 1994 through eradication programmes. Malaria risk
exists throughout the country below 1500m except in Heilongjiang,
Jilin, Inner Mongolia, Gansu, Beijing, Shanxi, Ningxia, Qinghai,
Xinjiang (except in the Yili River Valley) and Tibet (Xizang, except
in the Zangbo River Valley in the extreme southeast). North of 33°N,
the risk lasts from July to November, between 33°N and 25°N from May
to December, and south of 25°N throughout the year. The disease occurs
primarily in the benign vivax form but the malignant falciparum form
is also present and has been reported to be multidrug-resistant. The
recommended prophylaxis in risk areas is chloroquine, or mefloquine in
Hainan and Yunnan.
Drinking Water
Outside main centres all water used for drinking, brushing teeth or
freezing should have first been boiled or otherwise sterilised.
Dress Code
Casual clothes are acceptable everywhere, although smarter clothes can
gain more respect. Revealing clothes should be avoided.
Travel Wisdom
Serious crime against foreigners is rare. However, crime does occur in
both Chinese cities and in the countryside. Do not trek alone in
isolated or sparsely populated areas, including those that follow
parts of the Great Wall. If you do so, you should leave your itinerary
and expected time of return at your hotel/hostel or with a third
party. Extra care should be taken when moving around street markets
and when visiting popular expatriate bars after dark. Major tourist
sites also attract thieves and pickpockets. If you resist a robbery
attempt it could lead to serious violence (knives are fairly common).
Areas bordering on Siberia, Pakistan, Vietnam, Laos and Burma are
poorly policed. In Yunnan, drug smuggling and related crimes are on
the increase. There is also a risk of attack from armed bandits in the
more remote areas of China, such as those on the Gansu/Sichuan border.
Trans-Siberian express trains are noted for smuggling. Search your
compartment and secure the cabin door before departure. Petty theft
from overnight trains and buses is common.
Weblinks To Visit
www.sortchina.com
China.Guide is an English portal website directory and search about
China for the people who are interested in China.It provides up-to-
date information and news including Chinese Life, Chinese Economy,
Chinese Culture, Chinese Sports, Chinese Health, Chinese Science-
techonology and Chinese Society etc., such as BBS, BLOG, CHAT, B2B,
yellowpages. ChinaGuide has the most authoritative and comprehensive
English website navigation about China.
www.chinats.com
Maintained by an Internet service provider, this site is clean and
clear in its presentation and affords visitors good and useful
information including geography, economic and physical conditions, and
other tourist type information. It even provides a comprehensive list
of good restaurants for various types of cuisine. However,
accommodation listing is missing, although it does provide a contact
point for further information. A useful starting point for first time
visitors.
www.cnto.org
This is the official China National Tourism Organisation site. As
such, it doesn't provide any commercial propositions - it is only for
information - most of which are provided. Visas, climate, geography,
history, and tourist attractions. Good guide book to the country, but
do not expect any help with hotels and other tourism products.
www.chinatour.com
A US-based tour operator, Access China Tour, which specialises in
arranging tours to China and its neighbouring regions, runs this site.
Hence, the tours are ex-US, but the site contains good information on
the country and possible ideas of educational and cultural tours that
can be organised within China.
The People's Republic of China is the third largest country in the
world in terms of area, but some have said it isn't even a country -
it's a different world.
Geographically, it is situated in eastern Asia on the western shore of
the Pacific Ocean, with an area of 9.6 million square kilometres.
China's continental coastline extends for about 18,000 kilometres, and
its vast sea surface is studded with more than 5,000 islands, of which
Taiwan and Hainan are the largest. China has shared borders for
centuries with Korea, the formerly Soviet Union, Afghanistan,
Pakistan, India, Nepal, Sikkim, Bhutan, Burma, Laos and Vietnam.
China today offers shop-till-you-drop metropolises, big city
attractions, but yet retains its heritage, historical and cultural
value through the epic grasslands of Inner Mongolia - with deserts,
sacred peaks, astounding caves, imperial ruins, terracotta warriors
and so much more.
It will take a lifetime to uncover even a fraction of China, but it
certainly is a destination that has long captured the imagination of
tourists worldwide.
Airport Taxes
RMBY90. Children under 12 are exempt.
Electrical Appliances
220V
Airport Transfers
Beijing/Peking airport (Capital International Central) is 28km
northeast of the city, about 30-40 minutes by bus and taxi to town.
Guangzhou/Canton airport (Baiyun) is 7km from the city, about 20
minutes away.
Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) airport is 15km southwest of the city with a
travel time of about 25-40 minutes).
Shanghai Pudong (PVG) airport, in the new eastern financial district
is 30km from the city centre. It takes about 30-40 minutes.
Currency Matters
1 Renminbi Yuan (RMBY) = 10 chiao/jiao or 100 fen. Notes are in
denominations of RMBY100, 50, 10, 5, 2 and 1, and 5, 2 and 1 chiao/
jiao. Coins are in denominations of RMBY1, 1.5 chiao/jiao and 5, 2 and
1 fen.
RMBY is not traded outside China. Foreign banknotes and tavellers
cheques can be exchanged at branches of The Bank of China. In hotels
and Friendship Stores for tourists, imported luxury items such as
spirits may be bought with Western currency.
Special Prohibited Items
Arms, ammunition, censored (photographs in mainstream Western
magazines may be regarded as censored), radio transmitters/receivers,
exposed but undeveloped film, fruit and certain vegetables, political
and religious pamphlets (a moderate quantity of religious material for
personal use is acceptable). Any printed matter directed against the
public order and the morality of China.
Special Health Regulations
A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from all travellers
if arriving from infected areas. Following WHO guidelines issued in
1973, a cholera vaccination certificate is not a condition of entry to
China. However, cholera is a slight risk in this country and
precautions could be considered. Up-to-date advice should be sought
before deciding whether these precautions should include vaccination
as medical opinion is divided over its effectiveness. A strain of
Bengal cholera has been reported in western areas. Poliovirus
transmission has been shown by reliable data to be completely
interrupted since 1994 through eradication programmes. Malaria risk
exists throughout the country below 1500m except in Heilongjiang,
Jilin, Inner Mongolia, Gansu, Beijing, Shanxi, Ningxia, Qinghai,
Xinjiang (except in the Yili River Valley) and Tibet (Xizang, except
in the Zangbo River Valley in the extreme southeast). North of 33°N,
the risk lasts from July to November, between 33°N and 25°N from May
to December, and south of 25°N throughout the year. The disease occurs
primarily in the benign vivax form but the malignant falciparum form
is also present and has been reported to be multidrug-resistant. The
recommended prophylaxis in risk areas is chloroquine, or mefloquine in
Hainan and Yunnan.
Drinking Water
Outside main centres all water used for drinking, brushing teeth or
freezing should have first been boiled or otherwise sterilised.
Dress Code
Casual clothes are acceptable everywhere, although smarter clothes can
gain more respect. Revealing clothes should be avoided.
Travel Wisdom
Serious crime against foreigners is rare. However, crime does occur in
both Chinese cities and in the countryside. Do not trek alone in
isolated or sparsely populated areas, including those that follow
parts of the Great Wall. If you do so, you should leave your itinerary
and expected time of return at your hotel/hostel or with a third
party. Extra care should be taken when moving around street markets
and when visiting popular expatriate bars after dark. Major tourist
sites also attract thieves and pickpockets. If you resist a robbery
attempt it could lead to serious violence (knives are fairly common).
Areas bordering on Siberia, Pakistan, Vietnam, Laos and Burma are
poorly policed. In Yunnan, drug smuggling and related crimes are on
the increase. There is also a risk of attack from armed bandits in the
more remote areas of China, such as those on the Gansu/Sichuan border.
Trans-Siberian express trains are noted for smuggling. Search your
compartment and secure the cabin door before departure. Petty theft
from overnight trains and buses is common.
Weblinks To Visit
www.sortchina.com
China.Guide is an English portal website directory and search about
China for the people who are interested in China.It provides up-to-
date information and news including Chinese Life, Chinese Economy,
Chinese Culture, Chinese Sports, Chinese Health, Chinese Science-
techonology and Chinese Society etc., such as BBS, BLOG, CHAT, B2B,
yellowpages. ChinaGuide has the most authoritative and comprehensive
English website navigation about China.
www.chinats.com
Maintained by an Internet service provider, this site is clean and
clear in its presentation and affords visitors good and useful
information including geography, economic and physical conditions, and
other tourist type information. It even provides a comprehensive list
of good restaurants for various types of cuisine. However,
accommodation listing is missing, although it does provide a contact
point for further information. A useful starting point for first time
visitors.
www.cnto.org
This is the official China National Tourism Organisation site. As
such, it doesn't provide any commercial propositions - it is only for
information - most of which are provided. Visas, climate, geography,
history, and tourist attractions. Good guide book to the country, but
do not expect any help with hotels and other tourism products.
www.chinatour.com
A US-based tour operator, Access China Tour, which specialises in
arranging tours to China and its neighbouring regions, runs this site.
Hence, the tours are ex-US, but the site contains good information on
the country and possible ideas of educational and cultural tours that
can be organised within China.
Feb 28th 2007 | 5:49 pm
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Re: China Travel Information & Tips
thanks to the countless spams by evleth and co this is what we get !
Poor guy who reminds us of the FAQ from time to time...
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China Travel Information & Tips
The People's Republic of China is the third largest country in the
world in terms of area, but some have said it isn't even a country -
it's a different world.
Geographically, it is situated in eastern Asia on the western shore of
the Pacific Ocean, with an area of 9.6 million square kilometres.
China's continental coastline extends for about 18,000 kilometres, and
its vast sea surface is studded with more than 5,000 islands, of which
Taiwan and Hainan are the largest. China has shared borders for
centuries with Korea, the formerly Soviet Union, Afghanistan,
Pakistan, India, Nepal, Sikkim, Bhutan, Burma, Laos and Vietnam.
China today offers shop-till-you-drop metropolises, big city
attractions, but yet retains its heritage, historical and cultural
value through the epic grasslands of Inner Mongolia - with deserts,
sacred peaks, astounding caves, imperial ruins, terracotta warriors
and so much more.
It will take a lifetime to uncover even a fraction of China, but it
certainly is a destination that has long captured the imagination of
tourists worldwide.
Airport Taxes
RMBY90. Children under 12 are exempt.
Electrical Appliances
220V
Airport Transfers
Beijing/Peking airport (Capital International Central) is 28km
northeast of the city, about 30-40 minutes by bus and taxi to town.
Guangzhou/Canton airport (Baiyun) is 7km from the city, about 20
minutes away.
Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) airport is 15km southwest of the city with a
travel time of about 25-40 minutes).
Shanghai Pudong (PVG) airport, in the new eastern financial district
is 30km from the city centre. It takes about 30-40 minutes.
Currency Matters
1 Renminbi Yuan (RMBY) = 10 chiao/jiao or 100 fen. Notes are in
denominations of RMBY100, 50, 10, 5, 2 and 1, and 5, 2 and 1 chiao/
jiao. Coins are in denominations of RMBY1, 1.5 chiao/jiao and 5, 2 and
1 fen.
RMBY is not traded outside China. Foreign banknotes and tavellers
cheques can be exchanged at branches of The Bank of China. In hotels
and Friendship Stores for tourists, imported luxury items such as
spirits may be bought with Western currency.
Special Prohibited Items
Arms, ammunition, censored (photographs in mainstream Western
magazines may be regarded as censored), radio transmitters/receivers,
exposed but undeveloped film, fruit and certain vegetables, political
and religious pamphlets (a moderate quantity of religious material for
personal use is acceptable). Any printed matter directed against the
public order and the morality of China.
Special Health Regulations
A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from all travellers
if arriving from infected areas. Following WHO guidelines issued in
1973, a cholera vaccination certificate is not a condition of entry to
China. However, cholera is a slight risk in this country and
precautions could be considered. Up-to-date advice should be sought
before deciding whether these precautions should include vaccination
as medical opinion is divided over its effectiveness. A strain of
Bengal cholera has been reported in western areas. Poliovirus
transmission has been shown by reliable data to be completely
interrupted since 1994 through eradication programmes. Malaria risk
exists throughout the country below 1500m except in Heilongjiang,
Jilin, Inner Mongolia, Gansu, Beijing, Shanxi, Ningxia, Qinghai,
Xinjiang (except in the Yili River Valley) and Tibet (Xizang, except
in the Zangbo River Valley in the extreme southeast). North of 33¡ãN,
the risk lasts from July to November, between 33¡ãN and 25¡ãN from May
to December, and south of 25¡ãN throughout the year. The disease occurs
primarily in the benign vivax form but the malignant falciparum form
is also present and has been reported to be multidrug-resistant. The
recommended prophylaxis in risk areas is chloroquine, or mefloquine in
Hainan and Yunnan.
Drinking Water
Outside main centres all water used for drinking, brushing teeth or
freezing should have first been boiled or otherwise sterilised.
Dress Code
Casual clothes are acceptable everywhere, although smarter clothes can
gain more respect. Revealing clothes should be avoided.
Travel Wisdom
Serious crime against foreigners is rare. However, crime does occur in
both Chinese cities and in the countryside. Do not trek alone in
isolated or sparsely populated areas, including those that follow
parts of the Great Wall. If you do so, you should leave your itinerary
and expected time of return at your hotel/hostel or with a third
party. Extra care should be taken when moving around street markets
and when visiting popular expatriate bars after dark. Major tourist
sites also attract thieves and pickpockets. If you resist a robbery
attempt it could lead to serious violence (knives are fairly common).
Areas bordering on Siberia, Pakistan, Vietnam, Laos and Burma are
poorly policed. In Yunnan, drug smuggling and related crimes are on
the increase. There is also a risk of attack from armed bandits in the
more remote areas of China, such as those on the Gansu/Sichuan border.
Trans-Siberian express trains are noted for smuggling. Search your
compartment and secure the cabin door before departure. Petty theft
from overnight trains and buses is common.
Weblinks To Visit
www.sortchina.com
China.Guide is an English portal website directory and search about
China for the people who are interested in China.It provides up-to-
date information and news including Chinese Life, Chinese Economy,
Chinese Culture, Chinese Sports, Chinese Health, Chinese Science-
techonology and Chinese Society etc., such as BBS, BLOG, CHAT, B2B,
yellowpages. ChinaGuide has the most authoritative and comprehensive
English website navigation about China.
www.chinats.com
Maintained by an Internet service provider, this site is clean and
clear in its presentation and affords visitors good and useful
information including geography, economic and physical conditions, and
other tourist type information. It even provides a comprehensive list
of good restaurants for various types of cuisine. However,
accommodation listing is missing, although it does provide a contact
point for further information. A useful starting point for first time
visitors.
www.cnto.org
This is the official China National Tourism Organisation site. As
such, it doesn't provide any commercial propositions - it is only for
information - most of which are provided. Visas, climate, geography,
history, and tourist attractions. Good guide book to the country, but
do not expect any help with hotels and other tourism products.
www.chinatour.com
A US-based tour operator, Access China Tour, which specialises in
arranging tours to China and its neighbouring regions, runs this site.
Hence, the tours are ex-US, but the site contains good information on
the country and possible ideas of educational and cultural tours that
can be organised within China.
Poor guy who reminds us of the FAQ from time to time...
"water" <[email protected]> a šŠcrit dans le message de news:
[email protected]. com...
China Travel Information & Tips
The People's Republic of China is the third largest country in the
world in terms of area, but some have said it isn't even a country -
it's a different world.
Geographically, it is situated in eastern Asia on the western shore of
the Pacific Ocean, with an area of 9.6 million square kilometres.
China's continental coastline extends for about 18,000 kilometres, and
its vast sea surface is studded with more than 5,000 islands, of which
Taiwan and Hainan are the largest. China has shared borders for
centuries with Korea, the formerly Soviet Union, Afghanistan,
Pakistan, India, Nepal, Sikkim, Bhutan, Burma, Laos and Vietnam.
China today offers shop-till-you-drop metropolises, big city
attractions, but yet retains its heritage, historical and cultural
value through the epic grasslands of Inner Mongolia - with deserts,
sacred peaks, astounding caves, imperial ruins, terracotta warriors
and so much more.
It will take a lifetime to uncover even a fraction of China, but it
certainly is a destination that has long captured the imagination of
tourists worldwide.
Airport Taxes
RMBY90. Children under 12 are exempt.
Electrical Appliances
220V
Airport Transfers
Beijing/Peking airport (Capital International Central) is 28km
northeast of the city, about 30-40 minutes by bus and taxi to town.
Guangzhou/Canton airport (Baiyun) is 7km from the city, about 20
minutes away.
Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) airport is 15km southwest of the city with a
travel time of about 25-40 minutes).
Shanghai Pudong (PVG) airport, in the new eastern financial district
is 30km from the city centre. It takes about 30-40 minutes.
Currency Matters
1 Renminbi Yuan (RMBY) = 10 chiao/jiao or 100 fen. Notes are in
denominations of RMBY100, 50, 10, 5, 2 and 1, and 5, 2 and 1 chiao/
jiao. Coins are in denominations of RMBY1, 1.5 chiao/jiao and 5, 2 and
1 fen.
RMBY is not traded outside China. Foreign banknotes and tavellers
cheques can be exchanged at branches of The Bank of China. In hotels
and Friendship Stores for tourists, imported luxury items such as
spirits may be bought with Western currency.
Special Prohibited Items
Arms, ammunition, censored (photographs in mainstream Western
magazines may be regarded as censored), radio transmitters/receivers,
exposed but undeveloped film, fruit and certain vegetables, political
and religious pamphlets (a moderate quantity of religious material for
personal use is acceptable). Any printed matter directed against the
public order and the morality of China.
Special Health Regulations
A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from all travellers
if arriving from infected areas. Following WHO guidelines issued in
1973, a cholera vaccination certificate is not a condition of entry to
China. However, cholera is a slight risk in this country and
precautions could be considered. Up-to-date advice should be sought
before deciding whether these precautions should include vaccination
as medical opinion is divided over its effectiveness. A strain of
Bengal cholera has been reported in western areas. Poliovirus
transmission has been shown by reliable data to be completely
interrupted since 1994 through eradication programmes. Malaria risk
exists throughout the country below 1500m except in Heilongjiang,
Jilin, Inner Mongolia, Gansu, Beijing, Shanxi, Ningxia, Qinghai,
Xinjiang (except in the Yili River Valley) and Tibet (Xizang, except
in the Zangbo River Valley in the extreme southeast). North of 33¡ãN,
the risk lasts from July to November, between 33¡ãN and 25¡ãN from May
to December, and south of 25¡ãN throughout the year. The disease occurs
primarily in the benign vivax form but the malignant falciparum form
is also present and has been reported to be multidrug-resistant. The
recommended prophylaxis in risk areas is chloroquine, or mefloquine in
Hainan and Yunnan.
Drinking Water
Outside main centres all water used for drinking, brushing teeth or
freezing should have first been boiled or otherwise sterilised.
Dress Code
Casual clothes are acceptable everywhere, although smarter clothes can
gain more respect. Revealing clothes should be avoided.
Travel Wisdom
Serious crime against foreigners is rare. However, crime does occur in
both Chinese cities and in the countryside. Do not trek alone in
isolated or sparsely populated areas, including those that follow
parts of the Great Wall. If you do so, you should leave your itinerary
and expected time of return at your hotel/hostel or with a third
party. Extra care should be taken when moving around street markets
and when visiting popular expatriate bars after dark. Major tourist
sites also attract thieves and pickpockets. If you resist a robbery
attempt it could lead to serious violence (knives are fairly common).
Areas bordering on Siberia, Pakistan, Vietnam, Laos and Burma are
poorly policed. In Yunnan, drug smuggling and related crimes are on
the increase. There is also a risk of attack from armed bandits in the
more remote areas of China, such as those on the Gansu/Sichuan border.
Trans-Siberian express trains are noted for smuggling. Search your
compartment and secure the cabin door before departure. Petty theft
from overnight trains and buses is common.
Weblinks To Visit
www.sortchina.com
China.Guide is an English portal website directory and search about
China for the people who are interested in China.It provides up-to-
date information and news including Chinese Life, Chinese Economy,
Chinese Culture, Chinese Sports, Chinese Health, Chinese Science-
techonology and Chinese Society etc., such as BBS, BLOG, CHAT, B2B,
yellowpages. ChinaGuide has the most authoritative and comprehensive
English website navigation about China.
www.chinats.com
Maintained by an Internet service provider, this site is clean and
clear in its presentation and affords visitors good and useful
information including geography, economic and physical conditions, and
other tourist type information. It even provides a comprehensive list
of good restaurants for various types of cuisine. However,
accommodation listing is missing, although it does provide a contact
point for further information. A useful starting point for first time
visitors.
www.cnto.org
This is the official China National Tourism Organisation site. As
such, it doesn't provide any commercial propositions - it is only for
information - most of which are provided. Visas, climate, geography,
history, and tourist attractions. Good guide book to the country, but
do not expect any help with hotels and other tourism products.
www.chinatour.com
A US-based tour operator, Access China Tour, which specialises in
arranging tours to China and its neighbouring regions, runs this site.
Hence, the tours are ex-US, but the site contains good information on
the country and possible ideas of educational and cultural tours that
can be organised within China.
