China: how to get there, what to see, Chinese culture. Everything about holidays in China: reviews, tips, guide

It frightens many tourists at first glance: it is huge in area, crowded with people and practically does not speak English. Not everywhere here can be visited by foreigners; many things are prohibited or difficult to obtain. China is a continuous challenge. It is no coincidence that many of the most courageous travelers who can go to Southeast Asia, Japan or Korea, they flatly refuse to go to China.

They can be understood, but difficult to forgive. After all, China is home to one of the most ancient cultures in existence today. The country is incredibly rich in tradition, heritage and history. Here are such world-famous things as the Great Chinese Wall, Forbidden City or Terracotta Warriors. But even without this, China still remains one of the most important and powerful countries in the world.

In this article we have provided some tips that will simplify your trip to China.

Language problems
For many people the language barrier– the most frightening thing in China that can be understood. And the point is not only that the Chinese, who are not associated with the tourism industry, do not know English, but also that the Chinese language itself is one of the most difficult languages in the world, not only to learn, but also to understand. Because of its peculiarities, it is difficult for a European to learn even a couple of the most basic words. There is a similar problem with writing.

In fact, there is nothing particularly to be afraid of. Of course, your chances of learning Chinese are minimal. But there are also advantages. It is much easier to travel around China than, say, South America, because in China no one actually expects you to know their language. People won't laugh or make fun of you because the Chinese also want to somehow overcome the language barrier. They communicate very well with gestures, so conversation with locals turns into a fun process.

Your main assistant in navigating around China is your hostel. Youth hostels in China employ young people who speak English and want to help you in all matters. They will take you away railway station, will help you book tickets and write the required address in Chinese. Take full advantage of this opportunity.

Transport
Don't underestimate the true size of China. The journey from Shanghai to Beijing takes 13 hours by train. You can easily be late, so in some cases it actually makes sense to choose a domestic flight over a train. Moreover, these flights are quite cheap.

If, over time, everything is ok for you, you might want to try taking a train ride. China has a great network railways, which will take you almost anywhere in the country. When you buy a ticket for an overnight train, you will find out the difference between the classes of carriages. Soft coupes - comfortable sleeping places for two passengers. Hard carriages are something like reserved seats. Get ready to experience Chinese culture: smells, songs and elderly Chinese playing cards until midnight. At the very bottom of the train hierarchy are seated carriages– You should buy seats there last, since the level of comfort there is much lower.

Food
There are a lot of rumors about Chinese food, so many people are convinced that the Chinese eat tons of dishes full of bugs. In fact, although local food is very different from what you can buy at home, it is usually made from fresh ingredients, is varied and even tasty. Pork dishes are very common, but there are also plenty of vegetable dishes. Rice and noodles are used almost everywhere. The cuisine differs greatly depending on the region, so while you travel, you can decide what you like.

However, to really experience the local gastronomic flavor, you will have to leave the hotel and go where the locals eat. This will not be so easy, because the most difficult thing in Chinese catering is choosing what to order. It is best, again, to enlist the help of the names of Chinese dishes written on paper by the hostel worker.

Safety
China is incredibly safe for tourists. Many of the social problems that locals face do not affect foreigners at all. Assault or robbery by a foreigner is punished very severely here, so it is unlikely that you will be attacked. Pickpockets work here too, although the most common danger is street scammers, especially in Beijing or Shanghai. Before you go to China, read about the most common types of scams popular in this country.

In fact, the greatest danger for tourists is transport. The streets of China operate in a controlled anarchy, and the rules are most often taken at the council level. Be very careful when crossing the street. It's better to join a group of locals. Even on sidewalks, be careful - motorcyclists often drive onto them.

Culture shock
Most likely, you will experience it. It is important to remember that in China, cultural and moral norms are very different from those in the West. Some things that we consider very rude and ill-mannered, such as spitting and picking your nose, talking loudly, are not considered such here. Here the intimate zone of a person is much smaller. You shouldn’t think that the Chinese are rude and ill-mannered people; these things are simply perceived differently in their culture than in ours. As soon as you accept this axiom, you will immediately become much more comfortable.

Outside of Beijing and Shanghai, tourists are still new. If you represent any race other than the local one, you can be sure that you will be stared at, pointed at, or even touched with that finger (especially if you also have blond hair). People will take pictures with you, often without asking permission, and sometimes they will even thrust their children into your hands for a good shot. You may be asked indecent questions (from the point of view, again, of a European), but if you have a good sense of humor, everything will be fine. The Chinese are very friendly and hospitable people. If you make friends with them, you can expect royal treatment.

Are located ancient cities and modern megacities. Every free piece of land has been cultivated.

Applying for a visa to China

To travel to China you need a visa. Citizens Russian Federation can apply for it at the Chinese Embassy in Moscow or at the consular department in St. Petersburg, Khabarovsk, Vladivostok and Irkutsk. Those traveling to Beijing for tourism purposes need an L visa, which is issued for a period of 30 days.

If you are traveling in a train tourist group, then you have a visa-free regime for 21 days. The list of travel agencies that have the right to issue visa-free entry can be found on the website of the Chinese Embassy. For a fee, you can be included in the list of tour groups.

For citizens of the Russian Federation living in areas bordering China, a special regime applies.

Full list Documents for a visa to China and download forms can be found on the website of the Chinese Embassy in the Russian Federation:

Citizens of Ukraine and Belarus can apply for a visa at the Chinese embassies in their countries:

If you do not want to apply for a visa yourself through an embassy or consulate, you can use the services of specialized agencies. I usually complete all documents through Visa Center Pony Express. Be sure to check all the formalities on the website - list necessary documents for visa may vary.

Visa-free transit through China

For citizens from 45 countries, including Russia, Ukraine, Latvia, Estonia, there is a 144-hour visa-free transit (temporary stay). To do this, you need to enter the country through the airports of Guangzhou, Beijing, Shanghai, Hangzhou, Xi'an, Chongqing, Chengdu, Dalian, Tianjin, Wuhan, Xi'an, Xiamen, Guilin, Kunming, Shenyang, etc. (be sure to check before departure up-to-date information). In Guangzhou, Beijing, Shanghai, Hangzhou, Xi'an, Chongqing, Chengdu, Dalian, Tianjin, Wuhan, Xiamen, the countdown starts from 00:01 the next day. In other cities, time is counted from the moment of arrival. There is a visa-free period of 30 days in Macau.

Within 24 hours, you must register with the local police department. In addition, you must fly to another country from the same airport; no other mode of transport or other airport is allowed. It is prohibited to leave the city limits.

If you are flying through several cities in China, you can take advantage of 24-hour visa-free transit. The number of transfers is not limited.

To obtain visa-free transit, you must have itinerary receipts, e-tickets(e-ticket) on English language. Itinerary receipts in Russian are not accepted.

Travel insurance

Before traveling to China, you must take out travel insurance. One option is an online service, which is accepted by all embassies and medical institutions. You do not need any special vaccinations to travel to China.

Flights to China

The most convenient way to fly to China is by plane, especially if you live in the European part of Russia, Ukraine, Belarus or other countries Western Europe. From Moscow to Beijing it takes just under 8 hours of flight, in the opposite direction it is 30-40 minutes more. By train, your journey can last for 5-6 days (if you are coming from Moscow).

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If you live in the Asian part of Russia, it will be cheaper to get to China by train. Please keep in mind that international train tickets can only be purchased in person at the railway ticket office; purchasing foreign tickets online is not possible. Those who live in the border area with China can use buses.

Tours to China

If you don’t want to look for flights and hotels on your own or worry about transfers, then you can buy a tour to China, for example, through or. The tour price includes air tickets and hotel. Overall, the cost tourist trip to China for 7 days for two starts from 60-65 thousand rubles, to Hainan Island - from 90 thousand rubles. Hot tours are cheaper.

Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou are large cities where history and modernity harmoniously combine. There are many museums, palaces, monasteries, and ancient parks that will delight antiquity lovers. On the other hand, these are dynamically developing megacities sparkling with lights, beautiful place for shopping. It’s good here at any time of the year, but it’s best in autumn and spring.

Hainan Island is one of the best places our planet for a beach holiday. Here are some wonderful sandy beaches, warm waters of the South China Sea. Lovers educational recreation you won’t be bored here either: Hainan Island is famous for its natural beauties and cultural attractions. Best time for holidays on Hainan Island - from mid-September to May, in the summer - rainy season.

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Formalities upon arrival in China: registration at the place of stay

Before entering China by plane or train, you must fill out a migration card. Keep it during your entire stay in China.

Once you arrive in China, you must register within 24 hours at the local police station. For rural areas the limit is 72 hours. If you are late in registering, you may face a large fine.

As a rule, hotels have a special license and therefore register on the spot. However, when checking into a hotel, be sure to check that they give you a registration form (there are cases that are forgotten in a hurry, or the hotel is small and does not have a registration license). If you rent an apartment, the owner of the apartment is required to accompany you to the police station and help you register.

The buildings of police stations have a characteristic appearance: white with blue elements. Registration is free. If you have a multiple-entry visa, you only need to register for the first time or if you arrive in another city.

In China, you must always have your foreign passport with you along with your migration card and registration (in addition, some museums allow you to enter for free upon presentation of your passport).

Chinese money

Chinese money is called renminbi 人民币 ( rénminbì). Main currency unit— yuan 元 ( yuán). 1 yuan = 10 mao 毛 ( mao). 1 mao = 10 fen 分 ( fēn). Currently, 6.65 yuan is approximately equal to 1 dollar, 1 ruble is equal to 1 mao. You can exchange currency at the Bank of China, airports (unfavorable exchange rate), and hotels.

China has its own payment system, UnionPay. However, at many ATMs you can withdraw cash from Visa and MasterCard cards, and pay with these cards in large stores, hotels and restaurants. We usually take a Sberbank dollar MasterCard card with us. It is not profitable to pay with ruble cards - a lot is lost during conversion. Before traveling to China, it is worth exchanging a small amount of money for yuan (RMB 500-1000) in your country, so as not to look for an ATM immediately after arrival.

Chinese

Of course, the first thing that strikes foreigners in China is the language. Both oral and hieroglyphic. Chinese is considered one of the most difficult languages in the world. However, this applies only to phonetics and writing. But the grammar there is extremely simple. There are seven major dialects in China, which vary quite a bit. After the 1949 revolution, the formation began Mandarin普通话 - a universal dialect created on the basis of northern dialects. However, not all residents of the Celestial Empire speak it equally well. In addition, Chinese is a tonal language. There are four tones in Mandarin, and depending on the tone, the syllable changes its meaning.

Chinese hieroglyphic writing originated in the middle of the 2nd millennium BC. and has since undergone very significant changes. In ancient times, one hieroglyph meant one word; in modern language, a word, as a rule, consists of one or two hieroglyphs, less often three. Currently, it is hieroglyphs that unite the entire population of China. When the Chinese cannot understand each other, they resort to writing hieroglyphs - previously with a finger in the air or on the palm of their hand, now using a telephone.

In Chinese there are also chengyu (成语 chengyǔ) are stable idiomatic expressions, each of which has a story behind it that explains the meaning. Educated Chinese often resort to chengyu in their speech.

Useful Chinese language programs for smartphones

In general, the Chinese speak English poorly, although they study it in schools and universities. Before traveling to China, download several handy apps on your smartphone that will help you cope with the language barrier:

Lingvo- Chinese-Russian dictionary.
Pleco- Chinese-English dictionary.
Waygo Visual Translator- when you point your smartphone camera at the name of a dish or street, you will get a completely readable translation. The free version of the program will be sufficient in most cases.
Bkrs.info- Chinese-Russian online dictionary, one of the most complete. Requires an Internet connection.
Google Maps and Baidu(Chinese search engine, similar to Yandex) for navigation in the country.

Even if you don't speak Chinese at all, set your smartphone to allow you to enter characters using the phonetic alphabet and by writing characters on the screen (languages option). In case of difficulties, you can always ask the Chinese to write words, which you can then translate using a dictionary.

Chinese Firewall and the ability to bypass it via VPN

Many sites are blocked in China, including the largest services: Google, Youtube, Blogger, Gmail, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram. A complete list of sites blocked in China can be found on the Habrahabr website.

You may be able to avoid visiting these sites during your stay in China. If you cannot imagine your life without social networks, then you will need a connection via a VPN. Many people recommend Astrill.com. The Tor browser does not always work in China.

Also keep in mind that internet speeds in general may be slower in China.

Chinese cuisine

Traditional Chinese cuisine is incredibly delicious. Each province, each nationality has its own cuisine. Sichuan cuisine is considered the spiciest. Since ancient times, the Chinese have used chopsticks to eat. It's very easy to learn how to use them. However, if you are not comfortable with chopsticks, you can always ask for a fork and knife.

Chinese tea

China is the birthplace of tea. Here it is sold everywhere: in small shops, tea shops and in huge tea markets. The variety of teas is amazing: white, yellow, green, red, black, flower, pu-erh... True, ordinary Chinese more often drink water - good tea is expensive. It is better to buy teas in specialized stores.

Shopping in China

Many people go to China specifically for shopping. Even if you are not a fan of shopping, you are unlikely to resist such an abundance of goods. It is best to buy in the markets. However, you need to know a few principles that will save you money and nerves, and also protect you from unnecessary disappointments. Keep in mind that weighted goods are measured not by kilograms, but by jing斤 - 500 gr. In Chinese stores where the price is not indicated, you always need to bargain. Sometimes the price of a product can be reduced several times.

Chinese holidays, customs and traditions

China has many holidays, both traditional and those that arose after the founding of the People's Republic of China. European holidays such as Christmas and New Year, is not celebrated in China. Three times a year, all of China goes on vacation. At this time, official institutions and enterprises are closed, and it is very difficult to get tickets, since it is customary to go home and celebrate holidays with family. If possible, try to avoid traveling to China during this time:

Spring Festivalchunjie春节, traditional Chinese New Year. Marked by lunar calendar, usually occurs at the end of January - beginning of February. Lasts 2 weeks and ends with ;
may Dayui五一. Usually they have a three-day vacation, but due to Saturday-Sunday, the duration of the vacation can increase to 5 days;
Anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China guoqingjie国庆节 (October 1-10).

China: where to go and what to see

China is a country you should visit at least once in your life. Of course, the list of attractions in China is inexhaustible.

The most popular holiday destinations in China

Hainan Island and Sanya City — beach holiday. Beautiful beaches, sea, good service. Hainan is often called the “Chinese Hawaii” for its similar nature and climate.
Beijing- capital of China, political, economic, Cultural Center countries. In fact, China in miniature. If you want to receive general idea about China, it is best to go to Beijing.
If you want to see the classic south of China, the famous historical and cultural region of Jiangnan, then go to Suzhou And .
If you are interested in modern, dynamically developing China, then - Shanghai.
See the famous terracotta army of Emperor Qin Shi Huang (III century BC) and the city, repeatedly former capital China - Xi'an.
Do you want to see the mountains where the movie Avatar was filmed? National Park Zhangjiajie, Wulingyuan Mountains(Hunan Province).
Sichuan Province— has its own microclimate, interesting landscapes and unforgettable spicy Sichuan cuisine.
Lijiang River- high steep mountains, rice fields.
Yangtze River Cruise — unforgettable journey along Asia's largest river and China's most populous region. Here you will see the largest hydroelectric power station in the world - San Xia 三峡 (“Three Gorges”).
Tibet, but you need to go there as part of a tour group; a special permit (permit) for the stay of foreigners is required.
Gansu Province— landscapes almost like in Tibet, western outskirts ancient China, many interesting architectural monuments.
Yunnan Province— beautiful mountain landscapes, interesting local culture.

Excursions in China

Sometimes you can't do without the help of a guide. He will show you everything, tell you everything, take you there and feed you. This is a great time saver. On these resources you can select and book excursions around China:

Wuhan 武汉 — Big City on the Yangtze River. It’s probably not worth going there specifically, but if you get there, you won’t regret it.

The Chinese say that “in Heaven there is paradise, on Earth there are Suzhou and Hangzhou.” Hangzhou 杭州 is definitely worth a visit if possible. There are many architectural monuments preserved here, surrounded by the city and mountains. beautiful lake Xihu. The famous Longjing tea has been grown in these places since ancient times.

I hope this small guide to China will help you not only organize independent trip to China, but will also give an insight into the rich Chinese culture.

Count the beds in the room

Chinese hotels do not always provide extra beds according to the number of guests, especially when it comes to children. Therefore, when traveling with your family, you can save a lot on this. Instead of renting two hotel rooms, a family of four can comfortably stay in a standard twin room with two beds, each large enough to sleep two.

Use the best mobile apps

Pleco - the best dictionary Chinese language, which can be installed on a smartphone. It has a convenient function for scanning and recognizing hieroglyphs - just take a photo of an unknown character, and you will immediately receive a translation.

Buy original gifts

Everything is made in China by hand and to order, from a neon sign with your name to personalized bed linen. China is a land of opportunity, so you can easily use all your imagination when we're talking about about gifts.

Use it the best guides in China

Ordering rice is the right decision

Do you want rice? Say it out loud. Chinese restaurants are reluctant to serve rice as it is considered a cheap way to quickly satisfy hunger. Therefore, you need to tell the waiter “mifan” - 米饭 - in advance.

Toilet paper reminder

Toilet paper is rarely found in public restrooms, so we advise taking this into account.

Suitable breakfast

Chinese hotels serve rice and noodles for breakfast. If you or your children are unpretentious eaters, this is not a problem for you. But if, after all, you are not used to Chinese cuisine, no one forbids you to take a bag of cereal and milk with you to make the morning pleasant.

China is not at all that dangerous country, as they write in many guidebooks. Yes, there are really a lot of people on the streets and long queues, yes, however, when it comes to security, the Celestial Empire ranks one of the first in the world.

Make the locals happy

If you are traveling in rural areas, you can buy a Fujifilm Instax Mini 7 camera, which is sold in almost all electronic stores for 400 yuan ($62), take an instant photo with local residents and give it to them as a gift. Believe me, the Chinese will highly appreciate such a gift.

Experience real hutongs

Hutongs are preserved one-story old buildings in Beijing. The word “hutong” comes from the Mongolian “hot” - “yard, well”, and the residents of Beijing began to call their houses this way with the advent of the Manchu Qing dynasty. Nowadays, hutongs are not called courtyards, but the streets consisting of these courtyards.
Wandering through these narrow streets will give you a deeper insight into the real life of the Chinese.

Don't be afraid of Chinese screams

The fact is that the Chinese always talk very loudly. Without knowing this, many tourists assume that the interlocutors are swearing at each other. Don't worry, that's not true, they're just communicating.

Help is needed? Reach out to the youth

If you come to China and don’t know Chinese, and you need to learn something, try asking the youth for help. They may be able to answer you in English, although this is not entirely certain. .

Where are you from?

In China, everyone from taxi drivers to hotel staff will be interested in your country. You will certainly hear questions about where you came from. Be prepared to answer them. Eluosi - Elos - Russia, Wukelan - Ukelan - Ukraine, Baieluosi - Bai Elos - Belarus. However, the older generation knows and is very happy about the name of the USSR - Sulian - Sulyan.

Try street food

On the streets of China there are often shops or carts with local food, which is prepared on the spot. This is the most The best way plunge into Chinese flavor. Food vendors usually hit the streets early in the morning and late in the evening. The Chinese have a tradition of gathering with friends in such evening “restaurants” and sitting until the morning, drinking beer.

Experience Chinese Traditional Medicine for yourself

Want to unlock your chi energy (气)? Every city in China has a Chinese medicine center where you can get preventive care for various diseases, consult a doctor, get a therapeutic massage and, of course, go for acupuncture.

Pay attention to the city poster

Upon arrival at the hotel, be sure to look through the posters of museums and exhibitions. You can always find something interesting for yourself.

Take your children with you

If so, your children will have an excellent opportunity to have a fun holiday, because there are a lot of children's entertainment in China. It can be huge parks attractions, exciting performances in the Chinese circus and much more, and ticket prices will pleasantly surprise you.

Chinese tea

In China you have an excellent opportunity to touch the tea history of all of Asia. IN Chinese cities There are a lot of specialized stores where you can easily find almost any type of tea, and in some of them you can watch a tea ceremony.

Take pictures of everything

Take lots of photos during your trip to China. Then, with their help, you can trace the thread of development from old China to major cities with skyscrapers. In addition, pleasant impressions of China will forever remain in your heart.

Dmitry Sakharov

China is not just a country, it is a completely different world, a world with its own incomprehensible laws, huge anthill cities, flooded meadows, endless deserts, mysterious caves in the mountains, the ruins of once existing civilizations.

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At the beginning of summer, we decided to diversify our daily routine and go on vacation for a couple of days, but not far away. The choice fell on Dalian. We live in China in Harbin, so for two it was very cheap option. We decided to go by train. There are 3 train options from Harbin to Dalian. Express = 403 yuan (about 3-4 hours on the road), Regular (9-12 hours on the road): from 120 to 350 yuan. The cheapest tickets are for on a regular train ride sitting for 12 hours for 120 yuan. We chose a reserved seat for 230 yuan, the ride lying down took 9 hours. Since this train was at night, it was just right. The hotel was booked through booking.com. We came across a discounted option for 500 yuan for 5 nights, so we took it. The room wasn't very good, but we only came there to sleep, so it didn't matter.

Zoo = 120 yuan per person. Tickets were purchased at the box office at the entrance.

Shell Museum = 50 yuan per person.

Wedding theme park = 15 yuan per person entry = 20 yuan photo in traditional clothes.

Chinese Venice = free entry and boat ride = 25 RMB (price may vary depending on the season and number of tourists nearby)

Modern museum = free, you just need to have your passport with you.

Labor Square, Friendship Square and others - free.

Food and products

Bottle of water 0.5 in a supermarket = 1.5 yuan

Cola 0.5 in the supermarket = 3.5 yuan

In the cafe, on average, we spent 40-70 yuan for dinner for two (Chinese cuisine). McDonald's for two = 70-80 yuan (two sets). Pizza Hut from 120 yuan for two (1 medium pizza, but in fact it is big and enough to fill you up + two soft drinks).

Souvenirs and other goods

Gone are the days when everything in China was incredibly cheap. Good quality clothing does not cost much less, and sometimes even more. If you buy at the market (the quality leaves much to be desired), you can buy a bag for 30-40 yuan, and if you buy it in a store, then from 100 yuan.

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Yantai is a cozy port city in Shandong province, picturesquely located on the coast Yellow Sea. A city with a rich past and an intoxicating present, legendary in its own way. According to Sima Qian's Historical Notes, it was from here that Qin Shi Huang sent his court magician and fortuneteller Xu Fu on an expedition to find the elixir of immortality.

I've never heard of grand canyon in Enshi, until my Chinese friend told me about it. As it turned out from a conversation with locals, foreigners come here quite often, although this attraction is not among the top famous places in China (but it is included in the most beautiful places in the country). It’s worth going there if only to enjoy the incredible views on the road from the city to the canyon. Enshi is quite popular among the Chinese, so National holidays There is no crowding on the narrow paths in the canyon.

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