Introdution to Four Great Classical NovelsThe Four Great Classical Novels, of Chinese literature are the four novels commonly regarded by Chinese literary criticism to be the greatest and most influential of pre-modern Chinese fiction. Dating from the Ming and Qing dynasties, they are well-known to ...

Best Seasons To Visit ChinaBeing such a vast country the climate in China is extremely varied and does go from one extreme to the other. Winter is naturally a time when most tourist attractions are at their quietest, however the annual Chinese New Year celebrations (varies but can be any time betwee...

Tipping in Mainland ChinaMore and more people give tips to tour guides and hotel bellboys now. Especially in Hong Kong and Macau SARS, tipping is to make the things go.If the travelers enjoy a wonderful service, a tip is expected in some areas in China.Travelers tend to give 1 or 2 USD as a tip to t...

Local Laws and Customs1.Police have the power to arrest, detain or withhold your passport if you are suspected of a crime. Suspects may be detained for weeks or months before charges are laid or given a travel ban preventing them from leaving China. Courts don’t generally grant bail to foreigners. T...

Overview of Chinese Emergency Medical ServiceWith the prosperity of Chinese economy, medical service in China is greatly developed simultaneously, while medical service provided varies from place to place. Generally speaking, medical service in highly developed cities like Beijing, Shanghai and Hong...

CrimeForeigners can be targeted for passports, laptops, mobile phones, purses and handbags. Major tourist sites and areas frequented by foreigners attract thieves and pickpockets. You should take extra care at major tourist sites, on shopping streets, at street markets, Beijing International Airport...

Why are toilets(Washroom) called "W.C." in China?W.C. is an old term referring to water closet. which was during the 1930s. W.C. is not a common term now,W.C stands for water closet, which is a part of ealier types of toilets. This word was introduced to China about 150 years ago, but has been repla...

Time Difference Between China and other CountriesTime difference between China and following countries lists necessary time zones information in China and following countries. This form can be a tool for your China travel planning. Beijing Time is adopted as the standard time in the whole country, w...