Traveling China

This question is quite actual, because the flow of travelers to the "Sub celestial country" grows year after year. Today China is considered as a developed country from the tourism point of view much like those usual to many people resorts Egypt and Turkey.Chinese Yuan is not an free convertible currency and it is harder to buy than dollar or Euro at the territory of other countries. It is quite difficult to find an exchange point working with Chinese Yuan. But if you are "lucky" to find such point it appears that the exchange rate is not correct or there is no Yuan at all.However starting out with dollars or Euro (it is allowed to take $2500 without any declaration) you will easily exchange them on the spot according to he actual exchange rate. It is much easier is to use a credit card of international payment systems. Today they .. more»

The Great Wall of China is easily one of the most famous landmarks in the world. This man-made feat of architecture is over 2000 years old and stretches the length of China from East to West - an amazing 4160 miles or 6700 kilometers. Construction on the wall was reportedly started by the Qin Dynasty during the 2nd Century BCE and building continued on and off for the following 1800 years.Today much of the Great Wall is in disrepair however there are still a number of sections that can easily be walked by even novice trekkers. Most of the best sections lie to the north of Beijing however there are more sections in the provinces of Liaoning, Tianjin and Gansu for the more adventurous traveler.A History of Great Wall of ChinaAccording to the history books of China the Great Wall began life as a series of separate walls that were .. more»

According to CNNGo.com, the entire region of Asia is said to have inspired a whole genre of art - what with its lantern-lit villages and gorgeous lakes with mountains as a background. So when you say "Asian-inspired", it refers to an entire genre which exudes uniquely oriental, Asian characteristics.Now, when you take a look at the best winter wonderland views in Asia, you will definitely not fail to find that stunning Asian flavor that is uniquely the region's own. Read on to find out which top five Asian cities offer the best views and the most amazing, ice-laden sights during wintertime:Gokayama, JapanThink of Gokayama as a Japanese equivalent of an elf town, where Santa's aides are busy preparing gifts for the kids. Situated in the historic village of Toyama, Japan, Gokayama is a registered UNESCO World Heritage Site.The Gassho-zukuri huts in the Ogimachi Village is a sight to behold at .. more»

Hotel safes are very convenient for travelers carrying valuables with them. Most large hotels have a safe in which guests can place their personal belongings if they wish to, at a nominal charge. However, there is always the likelihood of unscrupulous hotel employees who have a master key to open the safe and tamper with your valuables. To prevent this from happening, first do a background check on the hotel you are going to visit. Read reviews written by people who have lived there, and if possible get in touch with them. Find out more about the services the hotel offers, and the quality of service.Then, call up the hotel you want to stay in and find out about what kind of safe they have. If they will let you know the brand and model number, you can look it up on the internet and learn about its features and .. more»