Category: China
The low and high water levels of the Changjiang vary according to the season by as much as 80m/260ft; in its lower reaches this variance can be twice as …
China currently has more than 320,000 rooms in over 2100 hotels, about half of which fall within the star system of international classification. Hotels in the cities most popular …
If possible take an international adaptor with you, since in China the right one may not be available. Before you go Adaptor Take a torch and spare batteries since …
North-south alignment, the square and high walls are the three elements which form the basis ofthe traditional Chinese town plan. According to the rules of geomancy (fengshui) which are …
This temple, lying further north, was built in 1764 at the behest of the Jiangxi Emperor to mark the defeat of the Dsungars. Inside, the carved statue of Ksitigarbha, …
Province: Shandong Area: 3436sq.km/1327sq. miles. Population: 2,700,000 Zibo lies in the centre of Shandong province, at 118°03’E and 36°45’N. There are trains and buses from Jinan, which is 100km/62 …
Generally speaking there are few restrictions on photography, although it is always better to seek permission first. This is especially true when taking photographs of people, to guard against …
Visitors to China must have a valid passport, with at least six months before expiry after leaving China, and a visa. This can be obtained via a travel agent …