Travel China: For Warriors' Eyes Only
Are you freaking out because you're about to travel China and can't find it on the map of Europe? Is it beginning to dawn on you that no one speaks English there? Are you looking for a fun-filled vacation in a completely different environment from the one you're used to? Are you psyched for some culture shock? Do you want to know how stinky "stinky tofu" really is?
Sure, you can find out the hard way: travel with your bare hands (we'd recommend also having some toilet paper). Or you could get yourself at least minimally prepared. The Travel China Survival Guide is dedicated to making your trip as painless and enjoyable as possible, from instructing you on getting your Chinese visa, to tips on how to not get ripped off in the nice and friendly Chinese streets.
Learning about China doesn't have to be boring. Though providing educational value is our top priority, we think there is a lot of entertainment value to be found here. Then again, we generally have very high opinions of ourselves.
Take the general travel China intro, or get on the highway:
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- Home: zoom out to find your next target.
- Intro to China: get some expectations and boost your courage.
- Chinese Visa: get the one that applies to you. Already in China? Learn how to extend your visa or convert it to a different type
- Maps of China: From a China provinces map to a Beijing subway map, find them all here.
- Transportation in China: China train travel is the most popular choice for tourists but you haven't experienced China till you've taken a China bus. Air travel in China is also covered, though no one will ever understand what the captain is saying.
- Food in China: The good the bad and the weird when it comes to food in China. Trust me, all three are present. And by the way, did you know that there are no fortune cookies in China?
- Chinese Language(s): how to learn Chinese online at home, how to do it in China, the peculiarities of Chinese and its' many dialects, and important lessons for beginners. Start right away with some common Chinese phrases!
- Chinese Culture: Which foot do I use to pour the tea for my guests? Do Chinese people mean "brother" the way black people mean it? Why did that Chinese person call me fat and now still think we can be friends? What is this lunar calendar and what do the 12 Chinese zodiac sign animals have to do with my poor temper and flatulence problem? Learn all about Chinese culture, the do's and don't's of social interaction and how to fit in better during your stay.
- Chinese Religion: and you thought Chinese culture was the end of it. Buddhism, Taoism/Daoism and Confucianism are alive and well in China. Learn more about their tenets and how they influence the Chinese way of thinking.
- Chinese People: what are Chinese girls like? Chinese guys? Learn what you can expect from dating in China. Test your knowledge of famous Chinese people by taking the quiz. Can you tell Chairman Mao from Jackie Chan?
- China Today: why are there still squat toilets, and how does one squat exactly? What are the states of pollution and prostitution in China? Population? What is a "hutong"?
- About Us: who we are and why in the world we're helping you travel China.
- Contact Us: something missing or unclear? Let us know and we'll do our best to get back to you promptly.
