This article gives an informative list of the vaccines necessary for traveling to China, East Asia and Southeast Asia. Vaccines for Asia – Table of Contents General situation of vaccines Most common vaccines for traveling to Asia Other diseases to consider Coronavirus Covid-19 Precautions after your trip Before anything else, it is essential that …
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Table of Contents Do I need a visa to visit China as a tourist? When should I apply for a Chinese visa? Where can I apply for a Chinese tourist visa? How long will a Chinese visa last? How much does a Chinese visa cost and how long will it take to get one? What …
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Table of Contents What documents you need to visit Tibet What kind of agency you should choose in order to travel to Tibet The differences between a private and a group tour The best time period to visit Tibet The most popular Tibet tours and how many days you’ll need How to minimize altitude sickness …
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This article is based on our personal experience of taking tours in China from 2008 up until now. We have had the opportunity to explore tours organized by both international agencies and local Chinese companies. Additionally, we have also worked as consultants for the Chinese Government and local travel agencies, providing our insights and expertise. …
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View of the Forbidden City from the Coil Hill Table of Contents In which cases you should consider taking a tour to Beijing How many days you need to visit Beijing The best time period to visit Beijing How much it cost a private tour in Beijing The most popular tours that include Beijing Featured …
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Do you want to save time and money? Click here to read more about the Business and Tourist eVisa This article is a complete guide on how to get a visa for China. First of all, I recommend that you don’t get discouraged if you still don’t know which visa is best for you, or …
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After publishing our comprehensive guide for obtaining a Chinese Visa, we received hundreds of questions and suggestions. We updated the article several times based on the feedback and new laws. However, it appears that there is still a point that is unclear. This article will explain what type of Visa you shall apply for and …
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Traveling by bus in China is normally the cheapest way, and is sometimes the only way to get around. Despite that, traveling by bus also involves multiple complications, and it’s not very recommendable for inexperienced travelers. In this article, you’ll find all of the information you need to travel by this means of transportation. Below …
Hangzhou’s West Lake Close to Shanghai and the sea, headquarters of the Zhejiang region, Hangzhou is a special city for its physiognomy, nature and history. The first time I stepped foot here, even the gentle ways of the inhabitants won me over . It would seem that, despite the size and proximity to major centers, …
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A distinctive Shenzhen Taxi In 2014 Shenzhen was ranked as the most crowded city in China and there are now more than 15 million people living here across seven districts. Somewhat surprisingly the transportation systems manage to cope well with the growing population as the government continues to expand the travel networks across the city. …
Are you familiar with the karst hills of Guilin and Yangshuo? If not it’s simple: if you’re in China take out a 20 Yuan banknote and look at its printed design! These hills, which are unique in the world follow one after another, similar to mushrooms that sprout from the bowels of the earth to …
Pudong International Airport, Shanghai Starting January 8, 2023, China has resumed its visa-free policy, allowing eligible individuals to travel without a visa. A negative PCR test taken within 48 hours before departure is required, but no quarantine is necessary upon arrival. If you have a layover in one of the Chinese airports while traveling in …
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Click here if you want to jump directly to the comparison of some popular flight comparison websites! Table of contents General advice for finding cheap flights How to find the cheapest domestic flights in China How to find the cheapest international flights to get to China Problems with price comparison websites. Comparison of popular platforms …
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Xi’an is the capital of the Shaanxi province (not to be confused with Shanxi), and is one of the former imperial capitals. However, it is not the only former imperial capital of China, although the majority of them (Anyang, Kaifeng, Zhengzhou, and Luoyang) are found in the neighboring Henan province. Nonetheless, after Beijing and Shanghai, …
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The Stone Forest near the entrance – photo by Matteo Bosi Capital of the green province of Yunnan, Kunming has earned the title of Spring City, the city of eternal Spring, because it enjoys a mild climate all year long. But it’s not just due to the climate that Kunming attracts visitors: among all the …
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I’ve always been fascinated by the Great Wall of China (长城, Chang Cheng in Mandarin). The first time I had enough time and money to afford an intercontinental travel I took a flight from Paris to Beijing and I went straight away to see the Great Wall section of Mutianyu. This was in February 2008 …
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Guizhou might not be the obvious choice for the average traveller, trust me it wasn’t my first choice either, but let me tell you this, Guizhou will soon become one of China’s most popular travel destinations. This fairly unknown province offers some breathtaking scenery, proper street food and an interesting, friendly and diverse population. Furthermore, …
The terraced rice paddies of Longsheng – The photos are all from Matteo Bosi You already know how to get to Guilin. And if it’s still not clear, have a look at this guide. How to avoid swallowing the bait and staying only in this congested city, preferring instead smaller Yangshuo and its surrounds, you …
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The Canton Fair is held every six months on the island of Pazhou, at the China Import and Export Fair Complex (380, Yuejiang Zhong Road, Guangzhou). This is the biggest Commercial Exhibition Fair on the planet. Just to cite a few numbers, in the Autumn edition of 2019, around 60,000 manufacturers (or wholesalers) and 180,000 …
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This article was written by Ángel Lázaro, co-founder of An Nà (安娜), a project which defines itself as: Introduction to Xiamen Xiamen (厦门市), Amoy in the “Minnan” language, in Fujian Province, is among the Chinese cities that aren’t a tourist or important economic destinations for visitors or investors outside of China, forming part of the …
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