Travel to China

There are many acts and modes of action of the Chinese that will attract attention, as are the following:
They do not respect traffic lights and pedestrian crossings.
Advance, rotate and change direction on any street or in any way.
Spit a lot and at any time.
Bicycles traveling at night without lights.
The public toilets pee smell very much but are very clean.
Even more amazing is the art of "haggling", which is why I would
then put an article on another traveler with management
http://locurachina.


blogspot.com describes her experiences and this
act with a simplicity and grace that is worth reading, and so what
transcribe it, without knowing why, it has been removed from your page:
"The first thing you're offered money, probably will be 4 or 5 times
price you can get. While we have found cases of purchasing
things for 20 times less than its initial price.
You have to make a fuss and drama. Do not be shy. The Chinese
pleasing, laugh, will make you angry, act in good cop and cop
wrong, they will, say it's the special offer for you. It should be
hard. You have to get that price. If you sell is that they are winning
money with you. They are very clever. If you do not earn money
sold.



Example of haggling:
"We: The worth these Puma sneakers?
-Chinese: MMM, these are very expensive, just have chosen the latter model, recently left the factory.
-Us: Yeah, but how much?
-Chinese: MMM, 50 euros
"We (do miestras gesture of heart attack) 50!!, That's impossible, it could buy the entire store.
-Chino: No, no, they are very good quality. Spanish As you softly at 40 euros.
"We (with insurance gesture) 40 euros is not the price of this. I give you $ 2.
-Chinese: The Chinese slippers keeps indignant and says that's an insult.
"We: Makes you go.



-Chinese: persecuted and asks you if you really want the shoes.
Us: Do you say that if you've already bought many things, and that is not the price. We offer 3 euros.
-Chinese: He says it is true that 30 is a lot, but 3 is just that
Please offered a sensible price. Call the shop
side and says he looks that little offer. The Store at
side drop and laughs as a sign of contempt or our quantity.
Down to 20 euros.
-Us: That 20 euros is a lot and we already have little money. We offer 4 euros.
Chinese: We say that's impossible. We are down to 15 euros.
Us: You make you go again, pretending anger at the price you are offered.
Chinese: I pursued you screaming down to 10 euros. Again it is their final offer.
Us: We offer 5 euros.
This has already entered a rifi-raphe of friend, girlfriend, lady, cheap and finite
that will end in 5, 6 or 7 euros, but no more. Often no
haggle anymore because you are tired and it's a pain. But if you
persistent will get a bargain. I give you an example of
prices we pay ourselves.
Puma shoes new model, with the lateral chords: Price seen in Spain: 100 euros. China: 7 euros.
Armani suede coat, two pieces. The ostia of bonito: 17 euros.
Plumas Timberland: 15 euros.
Varied Shirts Quicksilver, Nike, etc.. 3 euros.
Handbags Gucci, Versace, Louis Vouitton: 5 euros
Rolex: 3 euros
Adidas Tracksuit: 8 euros "
In another article I described some prices obtained by myself
(or rather my wife, as they haggle better than
men).

What should I do to travel to China?

Formalities

Individuals and tour groups wishing to travel to China can be contacted directly with Chinese travel agencies, tourism offices in China or abroad with foreign travel agencies have working relationships with their counterparts in China.

After obtaining the approval of the Chinese agency to request a visa, or through foreign agencies addressing a person to representatives of foreign institutions, consulates of China or other authorities authorized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China. The visa application must be accompanied by a letter or telegram of confirmation sent by the Chinese agency.



Entry into China

In the Chinese customs, visitors must show your passport and visa, which will be sealed by the border police. Once inside the Chinese territory must pass customs inspections, declaring the belongings that are kept and seek ratification of their belongings.



About China

Natural conditions

Location: China, bordering 15 countries and is located in East Asia and the Pacific Ocean west coast. Its 18. 000 km of continental coastline is characterized by a varied topography in which alternate with steep coastal plain beaches. Taiwan and Hainan are, in this order, the major islands.

China measures 5,000 km from east to west (which is a time difference of more than four hours) and 5,500 km from north to south. The topography of China, which offers a look downward from west to east, is very diverse. We distinguish four major plateaus: the Qinghai-Tibet, Yunnan-Guizhou, Loess, northern China and Inner Mongolia and three plains: the Northeast of China, the North and the Course River Middle and Lower Changjiang (Yangtze). The different geographical configuration results in a wide range of landscapes, one of China's tourist attractions.

With a length of 6,300 km, the Yangtze is the longest in the country and the third longest in the world after the Amazon and the Nile Throughout its course it has charted a route marked special points of interest . The Huanghe (Yellow), the second longest in the country, has a length of 5. 464 km. ; Its basin, considered the cradle of Chinese civilization, ancient houses and famous landscapes created by its inhabitants.

Climate: Most of China lies in the temperate and subtropical zones. The four seasons are clearly perceived. Given the vastness of the territory, its climate offers a marked diversity: when in the northeast is winter, the plants bloom in Guangdong, Guangxi and south of Qinling and the islands of the South China Sea have their own view of the tropical climate.



History and Culture

Segen the earliest written documents, the history of China dates from 4500 to 5000 years ago. For more than 2. 000 years (221 BC-1911 AD) China lived under a feudal system where all power was concentrated in the hands of the emperor. In 1911 Dr. Sun Yat-sen, one of the most outstanding contemporary Chinese history, broke down the feudal imperial regime and founded the Repéblica China. Later, after continuous civil wars and eight years of the War of Resistance Against Japan, came the second major figure of contemporary China, Mao Zedong, who on October 1949 proclaimed Repéblica China. This country was founded socialist people's democratic dictatorship with the people as the owner of the nation. After 1978, Deng Xiaoping, the third prominent person from the recent

history of China, formulated and launched the reform and open policy, a process that has allowed China were to take a step forward in the path of building a modern socialist country and become a developing nation that concentrates worldwide attention.



Millennial Civilization:

It was the Chinese who invented bréjula, paper, printing and gunpowder. The three former construction: the Great Wall (whose construction began in 220 BC), the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal (1,794 km. In length and 1,400 years old) and Darez (especially irrigation system Xinjiang Autonomous Region, consisting of wells connected by underground channel), 3. 000 km. long excavated more than 2,000 years ago, not only demonstrate the laborioridad and intelligence of the Chinese people, but are part

prominent of the itineraries of existing tourist attractions in China.



Architecture:

The architecture can be divided into several classes. However, the most representative is imperial palaces. To perform the hegemony of the emperor, his palaces are built on a raised base and light too long, and rarely supported by columns. This architectural style, called "high ceiling" is considered the most important characteristics of the old

Construction. The Imperial Palace in Beijing is a typical example of this style.

The garden belongs to another kind of architecture. Reenen imperial gardens in all the beauty of different locations, calculated by combining in harmony rocks and water with high palaces, underscoring the imperial style. The imperial gardens are more representative of the Summer Palace and the Winter Palace, both in private gardens Beijing.Los, presenting another kind of garden, are usually homes of merchants and officials. The most notable are in the city of Suzhou, the multiplicity of environments created from the wise

available to plants and rocks, bridges and streams, become an oasis of peace, thereby revealing the desire of its owners to stay away from staying on.

Civilian housing is the third major type of construction. The traditional rectangular courtyard housing in Beijing (courtyard formed by an enclosure surrounded by rooms that are approached by the south side), is eminently practical and peaceful. The large "yard" of the family and family Qiao Qi, former residences of merchants and officials in northern China, are must-visit tourist spots. In the south, one highlights the housing style of Anhui Province raised to the creek bank, the black tiles and white walls give them a peculiar elegance.



Literature:

Poetry is the genre par excellence of classical Chinese literature. The most renowned poets of China are Qu Yuan, who lived over 2,000 os, and Li Bai, Du Fu and Bai Juyi, all from the Tang Dynasty. The poetic prose of Su Shi and Xin Qiji, literati of the Song Dynasty (960 - 1279), has been transmitted from generation to generation hastanuestros days. The four classic novels called, created during the Ming and Qing dynasties, are part of

world literary heritage: Pilgrimage to the West, to the water's edge. Romance of the Three Kingdoms and Dream of Red Mansions. Today, plays are staged some of Guan Hanqing, a famous playwright of the Yuan Dynasty, including The Tragedy of Doue and riverfront gazebo.



Craft:

China is the largest producer of silk. The Silk Road started from Xi'an (Shaanxi Province). The embroidered with various motifs, whose clothing is used silk threads of different colors, are also highly prized, particularly in the provinces of Hunan, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Sichuan and Guangdong. Fujian lacquer, pottery of the Tang Dynasty trichrome (manufactured in Henan Province), the Beijing cloison, jade articles and woolen carpets, handicrafts are a long tradition, which, given its quality, be worthwhile as a souvenir.




Society and Economy

Company: China is a multinational and multi-religious country. Besides the Han, belongs to the 92% of the population, there are 55 minority nationalities. The main religions in China are Buddhism, Taoism, Islam, Catholicism and Protestantism (popularly called Christianity). Freedom of religious belief is a basic principle of Chinese government policy.

Economy: China is essentially an agricultural country with 80% of its population consists of peasants. The development of Chinese modern industry began in the mid-nineteenth century since the founding of the PRC Repéblica productivity has been increasing, and for over 40 years, including the two very last decades has increased dramatically. At present, industries with which the country form a relatively complete system. Traditional industries such as metallurgy, mechanics and machinery, petroleum, chemical, textile and light industry have undergone considerable development and have been consolidated. On the other hand, have been established and developing industries until recently absent, such as the automotive, electronics, aerospace and shipbuilding and the manufacture of synthetic fibers.

Practical Tips For Travel Without Shocks

Tips for a smooth trip.

Traveling is a pleasure that few can resist. The very idea of imagining a distant place and enjoy with no obligations, helps to overcome long working hours.
Planning a short break in the company of friends and family, or a trip over several weeks to remote corners, is in itself a happy task.
Choose your destination, look for accommodation by choosing among thousands of choices for all tastes and pockets, and packing up our environment tidy during our absence is already part of the trip.
But to avoid surprises and bad times, we also plan to minor details, if not provided, can cause our journey to become an unpleasant experience.
Being responsible for an Inn Garden in northern Argentina guests send tips, common sense dictates that many times in preparation for a trip not taken into account.
First of all we advise when selecting a destination, find out everything on the Internet rather than going to visit, their customs, climate, rainy season, etc, thus avoiding a time arrive inauspicious.
Nowadays with the advent of the Internet is extremely easy to find information about places and hotels, and even reliable passenger experiences that will give us an idea of what we finished we expect from our trip.
It is also advisable not to put valuables pouches, such as cameras, video cameras, cell phones, etc.. I sometimes get the idea that there are safer than in our hand luggage, which is not true since the scanner can see the content accurately and mafias are known to be involved in the looting air terminals constant and organized, successfully overcoming locks and keys.
Another tip that can save us is a bad time remis or car hire with driver inside the terminals, as they are registered and have the support of agencies to which one can claim for any inconvenience.
Arriving in a country where the currency is different from finding out before what kind of change, is familiar with the coin and always handle small bills and loose change for tips.
It is also to take into account the typical endemic in different places, being essential in some cases vaccination against diseases like malaria and others. This not only can save us a hard time, but warn us against evils which we can sometimes have consequences for life.
Following these simple guidelines dictated by common sense, we can be closer to making our trip an unforgettable experience.