With high volumes of inbound and outbound tourists, it’s tough to believe that China only began developing its tourism industry in the late 1970s. From the majestic yet elusive Forbidden City, the Great Wall and Terracotta Army, to natural wonders like the stunning Stone Forest in Yunnan, the list of attractions goes on and on.
TRAVEL INFORMATION
Country Code: +86
Time Zone: GMT +8 hours (Same as Singapore)
Peak Travel Period: May – Aug
Four Seasons: Yes
Currency: Chinese Yuan Renminbi, RMB (¥)
Tap water: Boil before drinking, or buy bottled
AC Socket Type: Types A, C & I – 220V 50Hz
USEFUL WORDS
Not many languages are as elegant and profound as the Chinese Language. With more than eight linguistic groups and hundreds of different dialects, the diversity is insane. Based off a dialect from the Han people, Mandarin is the official language, and is understood by most people around the country.
- Hello/Greetings – 你好 (nǐ hǎo)
- Thank you – 谢谢 (xiè xie)
- Good – 好 (hǎo)
- Cheers! (Toasting) – 干杯! (gān bēi)
- Sorry – 对不起 (duì bù qǐ)
- Goodbye – 再见 (zài jiàn)
