| Things you should know when you Travel to China. |
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| Written by Neil J. Daniel |
| Friday, 08 August 2008 18:19 |
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Weather and Clothing; * It is probably best to travel to China during autumn season, which spans from September to early November. The temperature during this time is a comfortable range of 50-72F with few chances of rain. * There are so called "four furnaces" of China -- These are Chongqing, Wuhan, Nanchang and Tianjing. One should refrain from traveling to these places during the summer. * China has four seasons, Spring from March to May, Summer from June to August, Autumn from September to November and Winter From January to February. Be sure to bring with you suitable clothing for each season. * A raincoat is essential during summer time as summer is also rainy season in China and umbrellas are usually defenseless against winds. * Chinese are conservative people so try not to wear revealing clothing. * Women should not forget to bring pants with them as Chinese temples prohibit women wearing skirts to enter. What to Bring into China; * Clothing is probably one of the things you shouldn?t worry about when going to China. Clothing is very cheap here, and would make pretty good souvenirs. So pack your bags light, and you can buy the rest of your wardrobe on the go. * The Chinese are very particular with Christianity and Christian Catechism, so it is recommended to take no more than one bible into China. * A few prohibited materials in China aside from the usual narcotics and deadly weapons are food, micro-organisms, biological products, waste materials, portions of human body, blood and blood products and animals that may spread diseases to humans. * Any item such as printed materials, films, tapes, etc., which are considered harmful to the economy, politics, culture and ethics of China are forbidden. When you arrive in China; * In order to ensure you don't bring ant harmful diseases with you, you are obliged to undergo a health check before leaving the airport. Photography in China; * It will be best not to take pictures at aerodromes, military and political facilities in China. * Never take pictures from an airplane or any type of aircraft. * Before taking pictures of residents or their possessions, it is important to ask their permission before doing so. * Most museums ban picture taking, so does, Palaces, grottoes and Temples. Be aware of signs that prohibit picture taking to prevent any unnecessary trouble. However some establishments allow picture taking for a fee. About the Author: The author is the webmaster of the webwebsite "China Travel Guide", in his website among other China related useful articles, you will find interesting article on Beijing Tour and Shanghai Travel. Kindly provided by MoneyHunter.org You are welcome to use this article on your own website, if you include the link just before this text. |