With the diverse natural attractions, rich historical and cultural sites, as well as a wide variety of cuisines, China is a great country to travel. This guide will offer some information for your China tours.
Select Your Travel Destinations
There are many wonderful attractions in every city of China. Choose your travel destinations according to your interest, budget and seasons. For history and culture lovers, book Beijing tours to the Great Wall and Forbidden City or Xian tours to Terracotta Warriors. For nature lovers, consider to explore Xinjiang, Inner Mongolia Guizhou and Yunnan to admire the wonders of nature.
If you want to taste a variety of Chinese cuisine, you can travel to Chengdu, Chongqing and Guangzhou to experience the Chinese food culture. If you want to enjoy the modern cityscape, you can go to Shanghai, Hangzhou and Hong Kong to immerse in the charm of the city.
Plan a Proper Itinerary
The local itinerary also needs to be planned in detail. Choose the attractions you want to see and arrange the order of visit. You can take a private car or public transportation to the various spots, which depends on your requirements. Consider the local weather to make sure that you can see the best scenery.
If you want to observe more landscapes and cultures of China, you can plan a long-term tour to China. But don’t forget to decide your travel dates in advance for a better travel experience.
Choose Transportation and Accommodation
Choose the transportation according to your itinerary. China has a well-developed air network that allows visitors to reach many cities quickly. You can take an airplane to long-distance destinations. Or take a high-speed train to reach various cities, which is fast and convenient. China also has a well-developed highway system. Choose to take a private car or bus to reach the close destinations.
There are different types of hotels in many cities such as starred hotels, quick hotels and homestays. Reserve the hotel according to your itinerary, budget, hotel facilities and hotel location.
Prepare Travel Items
Carry your passport and check its validity. Prepare suitable clothing according to the season and local weather. In summer, you need a sunhat and sunscreen; in winter, you need to carry warm clothing. Wear comfortable shoes to explore the attractions more leisurely. Also prepare some common medicines like cold medicine and anti-allergy medicine.
Carry some cash for your trip. Mobile payments are convenient in China, so you can download WeChat and Alipay to pay.
Learn about Local Customs
During your trip, know the local customs and taboos to avoid misunderstanding. Learn some basic local language to talk with the locals. And know about the local laws and regulations to obey the traffic rules, public order, etc.