Visit China

Visit China

• Overview

   China has almost 4,000 years of continuous history, making it one the worlds oldest civilizations. Today, it is also one of the most diverse and extraordinary. From vibrant modern cities to remote mountain villages, from the high life to the monastic life, China is full of surprises. The landscape is as varied, mountains, valleys, plains, lakes, caves, beautiful beaches and more with the flora and fauna that goes with it. What ever your interests, architecture and urban culture or nature and rural life China has it.

• Climate

    China is a huge country made up of a complex topography which leads to wild weather conditions. The climate can be dominated by extremes such as brutal cold, high heat, extensive droughts and monsoons. In the winter, the northern winds coming in from the Himalayan Mountains can lead to cold and dry conditions while the summers are moist and warm thanks to breezes off the sea areas. Northern China can experience extremely cold conditions during the winter with lows falling to -20 degrees Celsius. However, the summers can be just as warm with temperatures climbing to 38 degrees Celsius. The central section of the country sees long, humid summers with temperatures in winter well below freezing. In addition, every season but summer tends to be wet in this region. The southern section sees typhoons between July and September with high near triple digits. The northwest is the hottest part of China with temperatures around 47 degrees Celsius, but winter can be just as brutal.

• Transportation

   Going around China is possible through planes, trains, buses, subway, taxis, pedicabs, bicycles, motorbikes and cars. Flying across China is a great way to save travel time but could be slightly expensive. However, most airlines, international as well as regional ones, offer discounts on tickets.

 

  Train travel is the most common and popular mode of transport within China, with several types of trains as well as classes being available. Train schedules and availability can be checked online through several company websites (www.seat61.com/China.htm, www.absolutechinatours.com, www.chinahighlights.com, www.oklx.com), all of which can be easily accessed. Alternatively, there are several long distance buses and city buses that can be easily accessed for economical travel around China. Cars are also popular modes of travel within the country, although more expensive than other modes of transport.

       Whilst traveling within any city in China, using the subway is a great way of experiencing the city, especially major ones like Beijing etc. Alternatively, you could use taxis, which are available in abundance. The only problem would be the traffic jams, given the huge number of cars and taxis in any Chinese city. Motorcycle taxis are a great alternative to regular taxis, as they are faster and more convenient. Pedicabs or rickshaws are also available in some cities to help travel around. Finally, you could always hire bicycles and ride around cities.

• Quick Facts

          Official Country Name: People's Republic of China

           Capital: Beijing

           Largest City: Shanghai

           Official Language: Chinese

            Area: 9,596,961 Sq km

            Population: 1,336,718,015

            Currency: Chinese Yuan (CNY)

            GDP (Per Capita): 7,400 US $

               Calling Code: +86 

• Cities

           B - Beijing

           C - Chongqing

          D - Dalian

        G - Guangzhou , Guilin

        H - Hong Kong

       S - Shanghai , Shenzhen

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