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China is a country of 9,600,000 square kilometres in size, with a population of more than 1,200,000,000. Chinese civilization dates back 5000 years ago, and her unique culture and tradition attracts more and more international visitors. The past twenty years have witnessed China as one of the fastest growing countries in the world. Continue reading »

Even though the best part of bargaining is figuring out how low the sellers in China are going to go. Sometimes it’s helpful to have some pointers before you start shopping and bargaining. How much should everything cost, really? A large part depends on which market you are shopping at and who is your seller. Some of the sellers only want to sell to those who don’t know how to bargain and therefore are willing to pay more. While shopping, you may see Continue reading »

From the roadside stall to the large-scale modern shopping mall, from the common store to a popular supermarket, China has numerous perfect places to shop that can satisfy all shoppers’ desires.

Department Stores

Shopping in China is easy and convenient, as various department stores are commonly found, especially in the high street. The level and scale of these shops vary, depending on the city and the area. Various items for daily use, which are much cheaper, are often offered in the smaller and more Continue reading »

China can be visited through out the year because of the stretch of its territories and sites and activities it can offer. Deciding when to visit China depends on which places you wish to visit, what type of weather you enjoy, and how much a bargain you want. China is a huge country with many different climates and types of landscape. Think of it in terms of the United States, which China resembles in size and shape. Traveling along the Golden Route (Beijing, Xian, Shanghai, Guilin) is like visiting New York, Chicago, Santa Fe, and Jacksonville, Florida all in one trip. Continue reading »

Of course, expenses depends on your way of life, below is an idea of what could be your expenses each month as a student in Shanghai.

Necessities
Mobile phone service: 200 RMB/month
Groceries: 70 RMB/week
Dinner: 20 RMB/day average
Beverages: 4 RMB/day average
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Street vendor food is the cheapest way to eat, however, one should note that it is warned against by Western travel agencies. Locals and foreign expats often take this route though as it is very inexpensive and usually very delicious. Food ranges in variety from different types of steamed buns and breads to dumplings, spicy noodles, kebobs, and that’s only naming a few. These items range in price from around 1 RMB-10RMB at the most. Continue reading »

Eating Chinese food is relatively cheap. Three Chinese dishes, with rice (enough for two people) at an average restaurant will cost about 40-50 RMB. Of course you can eat food off the street that will cost about half of this for a meal, but it may be a bit difficult for a western stomach to handle at first.
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Converting euro to Chinese currency is easy. Traveler’s checks in euro are accepted even in provincial areas, and they can be exchanged for Yuan at almost any Bank of China, as well as in many hotels. People planning to stay longer should consider opening an account with Bank of China. Electronic transfers from European banks take 3 – 7 days. Chinese banks often have a special counter where transactions in foreign currency are conducted. Continue reading »

Everyday life in China

Chinese people are very tolerant of foreigners. Even the strangest behaviors are often accepted, for they think that such things are normal in other countries. The first rule in almost all situations you can get into in China is: don’t lose your temper! Patience and politeness always go further than cursing and shouting. Here we’ll offer some hints for the traveler’s daily life. Continue reading »