Travelling in China, you will probably face the problem of exchanging money. Below I will give you some tips about this problem.
We had no problems exchanging money in all the big hotels that we stayed in. Some of the travel books will tell you to go to the official banks to get a better rate, but there didn’t seem to be enough of a difference to make us want to 1) find the banks, 2) find out the operating hours, 3) venture in there and hope that we found someone that spoke English (once you get out of the big American hotels it can be very difficult finding someone who speaks English).If you travel to China, take note of the basic problem.
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Compared to many other countries, serious crimes against foreigners who come china for travel is rare. However, crime does occur both in cities and in the countryside. In an apparently random attack, an American man was killed and American woman injured in down town Beijing near the Drum Tower on 9 August 2008.
You should be aware that the theft of British passports, particularly in the larger cities, is on the increase. Major China tour cities attract thieves and pickpockets.
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Chinese Valentines’ Day, also known as Double Sevens Festival or Qixi Festival， falls on the seventh day of the seven lunar month. Qixi – literally the “night of sevens” – is the nearest Chinese equivalent to the Western St Valentine’s Day tradition. This year the festival takes place on August 26th and already bookings for romantic getaways are going off the scale.
The origin of Qixi Festival is about a story.
In late summer, the stars Altair and Vega are high in the night sky, and the Chinese tell the following love story, of which there are many variations:
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Lhasa and Shigatse, Gyantse, Nagqu,Zedang and other cities in Tibet have become popular touist attractions. There are Good star hotels in these cities. Their conditions and quality of service can be satisfied with the overwhelming majority of tourists. Of course, these star hotels are not so cheap. Besides, In these places, there are some distinctive small hotels, which are very popular with travellers, such as Lhasa, Hachiro school hostels has become one of “Top Ten Mountain Hotel” in the world.
Every other country in Tibet has its own guest house, but the condition can also be limited to provide you with no leakage of the housing and a solid bed, not on their health conditions placed too high expectations. Prices are between 20-30, you can also try to bargin.
Obviously, if your travel is limited to large cities such as Lhasa, Shigatse, Gyantse, Zetang these places, sleeping bags are not a great use, since these cities tourism facilities, hotels are better, but if you travel out of the several top places, sleeping bags are one of the necessary equipment when travelling in Tibet.
In the normal condition of the field lines where, for example,Ali, one of top attractions in Tibet, a 1.5 kg duck down sleeping bags are basically sufficient. Many guest houses are able to provide a house, bed and unclean quilt. if it is in July or August in Tibet. It’s the most warm season. The requirement for a right sleeping bag is not very strict.If it is car rental travel, moisture-proof pad should not be regarded as a big burden, so you should bring.
Lijiang has the best preserved ancient town in China – the Old Town which has been listed in the World Cultural Heritages by UNESCO in 1997. The Old Town was once the center of Lijiang and continues to maintain the original flavor of the local lifestyle, the typical groups of buildings and the profound cultural heritage of the region. When wandering along Square Street or any other streets in the Old Town, you will be struck by the peaceful surroundings. From enjoying the sight of the setting sun from historic hotels to local farmsteads, there are many favorable things here for travelers. Naturally, there are a number of tour destinations to enhance your visit as well.
Shopping guide
Lijiang ancient city was occupied by mostly Naxi people. I feels that Naxi people’s quality is very high. Asking directions will be got enthusiastic and detailed guide; chartered trips along the way, the driver will act as a guide for the attractions we are not familiar with; bubble tea can be heard free of charge to hear the explaination of the history of Lijiang Dongba Culture and so on.If the Naxi people opened a shop where to buy things, they are usually honest so that you need not bargin with them. However, many non-native gather here, they usually raise the price to do business, sell at a discount. Therefore, you must bargain when shopping with them.
Here, all the houses along the street are stores. And the open hours are very long so that 10 pm You can also buy things. Prices are cheaper than the big cities in china, but more expansive than most general medium and small cities. Especially the supermarket, about 10% more expensive than Beijing (no exaggeration). Travelling to Lijiang, you’d better take with all daily necessities, especially snacks.
Clothing guide
Lijiang, a great temperature difference between day and night in winter,and it is relatively dry.In early January, the temperature is 0 ℃ ~ 17 ℃,you must wear cotton clothing when you go out. You can seeeverywhere on the streets women wearing national costumes, dressed in well-known daytime clothes: a sheepskin shawls, embroidery above the wearing seven circle symbol of the Big Dipper. There are sheep in the back, a chill can be blocked, and second, in order to carry the weight Dianzhuo can be seen, Naxi women are hard-working. In addition, we must take note of them (especially older women) and cuff, all are rolled up, and repsent they are always working.
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