I want to tell you what measures you should take before going to china. Don't get me wrong. Of course, it is a nice country to visit. But I think we should know something.
1. First check out the weather forecast. Its northern part is colder than the southern part. So, if you are going to visit Beijing and near of it during winter or in the beginning of spring, please bring your winter clothing more.
2. Although it says spring begins from February but believe me it is cold and windy before April. Even In Suzu (southern part) we felt cold. So, do not forget to bring your woolen coat, hat, mitten, shocks and shoe not sandal!
3. You may try to learn some most common Chinese words. Because, you must face language problem to communicate.
4. Internet is much more expensive and not so available. Even in the hotels we faced it. So, you better tell your love ones not to expect you more to make phone calls.
5. You may not get your desired cuisine. We did not get Bangladeshi food for 21 days.
6. Bus service is good but some taxi drivers may give you pain. They may drive you more which will coat you much more money. So, be careful. But, you know it happens everywhere, people suffer a lot in my country also.
7. It is better to get your hotel address (card) before going out. Always try to get your address ( where you are living and your destination) in Chinese language. Because most of the people could not understand and read English language.
8. One more tips, You may use sign language to make people understand your need. we did it sometimes and got positive feedback.
No worries, people are friendly over there.
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Afro, thank you for informing us about all these things. I will have it in my mind if one day I will be in China. For me the most difficult of all is the language and the food. I thought that Chinese people use English language. I have heard that Chinese cuisine is not the best but I am sure that there are some delicious foods, just need to search well or to be informed before. Expensive internet and not so available? I am wondering the reason about it.
Thanks....Misha for correction. I really appreciate your help.
@ dara....Thanks, I am going to read.
@ LEonardo, I wanna read your blog about your visit, please write.
@ Smith, thanks a lot.
@ Vision thanks for sharing and wait I will write some more blogs.
@Ohnee...thanks sis.
@ Molly, happy to see you.
4. Internet is much more expensive and not so available even in the hotel we lodged in, faced this problem.
"Before Visiting China" ('to' is not needed here).
Before making trip to China.
Before making a visit to China.
Above are suggestions only.
Hello. Now I'm in China and I have short term seminar here. I agree with Afro. It's spring time here. But lil bit cold. But it not bad for me. Cuz its seems like Mongolian spring Also most Chinese don't know English and internet is too expensive. I was really shocked thing that we cant use fb here. But I like hotel room service. All service r perfect. they r very friendly.
Even in the hotels we faced it? I would like to change it with 'we lodged in'.
Thank for considering my correction.
Dear Afro, I think Chinese people mostly do not learn English, is it so, Expector? Chinese language itself already go international, I see Chinese letters on many products. :)
Well, we may at least learn some words to reply their greetings. That's a nice tips! We could use sign language if we are in urgent condition. Thanks for sharing, Afro.
I really enjoyed reading this - I was just curious to know what you think of China. Thanks again!
Ap ni kimon achi Afro. I hope to travel like you. Extend my regards to your family. Did you see Hina?
Very informative and precautionary.