1. Choosing the Right Time to Visit
China’s travel experiences vary by season, offering diverse activities. Spring brings vibrant blooms, like Lijiang’s peach blossoms and Guilin’s verdant terraces. It is also the best time for a Xi’an tour. The vast sea of peony flowers inside and outside the ancient city walls of Xi’an makes one feel as if they are in an ocean of flowers.
In summer, Sichuan and Yunnan’s highlands provide cool escapes, while autumn reveals golden landscapes in Shanghai and natural wonders in Zhangjiajie. Winter showcases icy splendor, from Harbin’s Ice Festival to Lijiang’s serene snowscapes. Each season provides unique, memorable travel moments across China.
2. Currency Exchange and Payment Methods
Foreign visitors in China have diverse payment options: bank cards, mobile payments, and cash. Card users can pay easily in major commercial areas and airports. Mobile payments via apps like WeChat and Alipay offer convenient transaction, and are becoming increasingly popular nowadays.
3. Look for A High School Student If You Need Help
As Chinese people speak Chinese in different way, it can be tough to talk even if you already speak Chinese. But don’t worry: young people, kind and warm-hearted, especially those under 25, can usually speak both standard Chinese and English.
4. Staying Connected
SIM will be needed if your home phone plan doesn’t cover international roaming. In China, foreigners can obtain a local SIM card by visiting service halls of major carriers like China Telecom and China Mobile.
You’ll need a valid passport for real-name registration. For a hassle-free experience, consider getting a SIM card at the airport or through online services.
5. Download Translation Apps to Bridge The Language Gap
To navigate the language barrier in your China tour, download translation apps. With instant translations, voice recognition, and even image translation, they facilitate communication.
6. Choose Private Vehicles for The Urban Adventure in China
Private car allows for a more personalized and comfortable exploration of the cities, with the flexibility to tailor your itinerary to your interests and pace.
7. Stay Informed about Local Customs and Traditions
As China encompasses a wide range of practices reflecting it deep cultural heritage, it will be best for you to understand such customs and traditions before your China tour. This helps you better integrate into the nation.
8. Embrace the Culinary Adventure That Chinese Cuisine Has to Offer
Chinese cuisine is countless and vastly different from Western dishes. Many of the best eats can be found at street-side snacks. We highly recommend you try Chinese snacks and restaurants seemingly inconspicuous, which often bring surprises.
9. Tipping Is Not A Customary Practice in China
In China, tipping is not customary, as service charges are typically included in the bill, making it unnecessary to leave additional gratuity for good service.
10. Choose The Best Guide for Your China Tour
China Xi’an Tour is your passport to the ancient heart of China, crafted for travelers seeking an authentic experience. without the need for local know-how or fluency in Mandarin, you can immerse in the country’s rich history and culture with ease and confidence.
