Tourist rest in China. Holidays in China - the best resorts. "No" in China

Language and Communication

In China, few speak English, except perhaps for employees of large hotels, tourist restaurants and sellers in shopping centers. And this is a real quest - to speak with the seller in the store, not knowing a word in Chinese. True, sometimes locals are able to tell you to go left or right. But this is rather the exception. Therefore, a telephone translator or international sign language often comes to the rescue.

Good afternoon hello	你好	Nihao
thanks	谢谢	Sese
Bye bye	再 见	Jaijien
excuse me	对不起 ! 不	Duibutsi
Give me check	买单 。	May tribute
I want to order this ... this ... and this	我要 这个 ... 这个 … 和 这 个	In yao jae ... jae ... he jae
Not	不	Boo
Yes	是的	Shi de
I do not understand	我不明白。	Woo boo minbai

Features of the Chinese mentality

The Chinese seemed overly emotional to me. They loudly and vividly express their emotions, moreover, anywhere. Therefore, do not be surprised if the waiter throughout the hall shouts something to the visitor, and the two friends talk, while being at different ends of the subway car.

The Chinese express their emotions loudly, vividly and emotionally. Do not be alarmed if it seems to you that two men who are arguing heatedly with each other will now fight. They just talk.

Sometimes the behavior of the Chinese can shock. Some of their actions are perceived as a manifestation of bad manners, lack of culture. For example, most are not shy about blowing their nose or spitting in crowded places. But this, by the way, has its own explanation. According to traditional Chinese medicine, the body is healthy when the vital energy of qi flows freely. And for this, all channels must be clean, including the airways.

For a couple of weeks, I was almost used to round-the-clock attention literally everywhere. The Chinese are not yet accustomed to foreigners in their land. They gaze closely at those who look different from what they are. They can easily ask to be photographed together. The Chinese do not hide their interest. But usually there is no negative attitude towards tourists.

Shopping in China

China is a country from which it is impossible to return empty-handed. Large markets are available in most tourist cities. Some call it “fake markets,” because it is where famous Chinese fakes are sold. The Chinese copy things so skillfully that they cannot be distinguished from the original. At the same time, the prices are just ridiculous. For example, I bought a pair of Converse sneakers for 400 rubles. And not a single person has yet told me that I am wearing a fake. In Beijing and Shanghai it is interesting to walk around monobrand boutiques. These brands are not represented in Russia. However, things are interesting and often of good quality. The only question is if the right size is available. The legs of Chinese women are usually 34-36 sizes, respectively, and the assortment is most often the same.

One of the most popular souvenirs in China is tea. It can be purchased both in the market and in the store. In the latter case, you are guaranteed a beautiful package, but an inflated price.

Kitchen. Where and what to eat in China?

Appetizing smells of street food are literally everywhere. And still not at all appetizing aromas of fried tofu. The Chinese eat almost everything that can digest the human stomach. At the same time, they seem to combine completely inappropriate tastes and ingredients. Therefore, their meat is often sweet, soups are empty and fresh, and desserts are prepared on the basis of rice and beans. As I understand it, it is not customary in China to order one dish. Usually a company takes a lot of small dishes - salads, baozi, dim sums - and eat it all together.

Bao Tzu.  Outwardly they resemble dumplings, but the dough is light and airy, like in pies. Most often, pork is the filling. Often cooks combine meat with fish and seafood. Most of all I liked the option with pork filling and crab chips on top.

Chinese cakes.  In almost all cities, even in megacities, if you turn off the tourist routes, you can find a tent with such cakes. Usually they are sold by the baker himself, and he has been engaged in this business all his life. The filling of the cakes can be anything - with meat, onions, herbs, cabbage.

Peking duck.  This is probably the most popular Chinese dish. It is prepared in many restaurants in the world, but the original can only be tasted in China. Baked bird has a beautiful reddish crust, and its meat is tender, juicy and melts in the mouth.

Seafood. Scallops, mussels and other goodies are prepared using large quantities of garlic, chili and oil. Yes, it's oily, but aromatic and incredibly tasty.

Hogo.  In general, Hogo is a double-bottom cookware with a built-in oven for heating. Now so are the dishes themselves that are cooked in it. For Hogo, it is necessary to have a broth, most often acute. Other ingredients to choose from: chicken, pork, seafood, noodles, mushrooms, tofu and more.

Holidays and events

The most famous and most large-scale holiday of the Celestial Empire is the Chinese New Year. There is no fixed date; it is determined by the lunar calendar from January 21 to February 21. These days, the Chinese launch fireworks, decorate everything around with lanterns, garlands and ribbons. On the streets, performances are held with the dancing of dragons and lions. The sight, of course, is interesting, but tourists should not go to China these days. The Chinese do not work all 7 holidays. Shops, markets, cafes and restaurants are closed. Locals travel around the country, so the flea market at airports and train stations is guaranteed.

An alternative to the Chinese New Year is the Dragon Boat Festival. It is also determined by the lunar calendar and is celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth month. This day is considered the beginning of summer, so the holiday is sometimes called the Lunar New Year. All rivers and ponds have boat races. Symbolically, the Chinese, as it were, "enter" by water in the summer. Sweet and salted rice wrapped in bamboo leaves is sold in all stores. It is washed down with special wine with the addition of the poisonous mineral realgar. You need to drink just a little bit to protect yourself from pathogenic bacteria.

Calendar New Year in China is celebrated only 1 day - January 1. Also, weekends in China fall on Tree Planting Day on March 12, Qingming or the festival of the departed - April 4 or 5, and also from October 1 to 5, when China's Education Day is celebrated.

Security

In China, as in any other country, you can be deceived and even robbed. But this can be avoided.

1. Do not buy anything from street vendors. Most often they come up on their own and say a standard set of words: watches, bags ... They need to be ignored, if only because even such fake things in specialized markets are 2-3 times cheaper.
2. If you hear that the locals, looking at you, utter a word that sounds like “cry,” leave immediately. This is what foreigners are called, and in this case this word is negative. Laovai is one who can be deceived, on whom you can earn money.
3. If you meet the Chinese on the street, and they call you to a tea ceremony, do not agree. This is a divorce. The ceremony will be held for you, but the price that will be presented at the end will be sky-high. In this case, the quality of tea will be the lowest.
4. If you decide to buy something on the street, but you don’t have any small money, and the seller has change, a person may come up to you who will offer to go exchange bills. Do not agree. Otherwise, you will no longer see money.
5. In any incomprehensible or controversial situations, refer to the police. This is a magic word that works flawlessly for those who are trying to cash in on tourists.

3 tips that will definitely come in handy when traveling around this country

Get UnionPay card.  The Chinese highly respect their own developments and achievements, therefore, in principle, do not use Visa and MasterCard cards. In order not to take only cash with you, get a UnionPay card in advance.

Take a first aid kit with you.  No, this is not due to the fact that the Chinese are treated exclusively with fire and herbs. Familiar drug stores are everywhere. But without knowledge of the Chinese language, you can hardly manage to explain to the pharmacist what exactly is needed.

Trade in the markets.  Chinese sellers in markets without a twinge of conscience inflate prices several times. It is worth responding to arrogance in the same way: do not be afraid to bargain, do not be shy to go to another seller. Most likely, you will be returned by the hand and sold the goods at the price that you want.

It is incredibly difficult to explain in words what kind of phenomenon China is. It seemed to me that I could endlessly be surprised at the lace and diversity of the manifestation of a different culture. And suddenly she began to get tired of the big cities, the endless, noisy, scurrying Chinese back and forth. True, they were very, very many, especially in recent days. But China is a different universe. Another world that can easily captivate so that it leaves a piece of your heart.

China is located in the East and has the world's largest population - about 1.4 billion in an area of \u200b\u200b9.6 million square meters. km (3rd place in the world). The country is in the top five in the international tourist flow. Tourists are attracted by the local culture and traditions, beach vacations, lots of attractions and shopping.

The best resorts and beaches of China

China is attractive to tourists for many factors. To have a truly unforgettable vacation, you should give preference to the best resorts in the country:

Yalunwan Bay (Yalong Bay, 25 km from Sanya, Hainan)

The advantage of this place in the climate is that it is mild, with an average temperature of 27 degrees. This resort is quite fashionable, so it is rich in 5-star hotels, but there are also budget accommodation options. An important advantage of Yalunwan Bay is 7.5 km of white quartz sand (Yalong Bay) and clear water.

Wangning (Hainan)

This place attracts with wildlife, white sand, and low crowding. Here is one of the best places to surf. There are few hotels and restaurants on the island, most of the tourists visit it during excursions, after which few people remain on the beaches.

This city was a Portuguese colony, therefore, in addition to Chinese, Portuguese is used here. The resort attracts with a combination of Asian and European culture - this is evident in the local population, the architecture of the city. This is a very fashionable resort and it attracts primarily gambling people, as it has the highest concentration of gambling establishments in the world. A distinctive feature of Macau is its own currency - Pataca (less than the renminbi). Good here and beach holidays. The beaches are well equipped. For families with children, Coloan Beach is better suited. White sand can be found on Cheok Van and black volcanic sand on Macau Hack Sa.

This large financial, tourist and transport center of the country used to belong to Japan and Russia, which affected its culture and architecture. There are beautiful sea beaches, a 118-meter underwater tunnel, the country's largest oceanarium. One of the best beaches for walking is considered to be that on the territory of Laohutan Scenic Park.

  Xinghai Square

Another resort on the Yellow Sea. This is 25 km of the coastal zone (width 3 km), clear water, lots of historical sights and attractive shopping.

Beidaihe

This resort is located on the Yellow Sea and attracts with beautiful bays and coast, which stretches for 11 km. The infrastructure is developed here, there are a lot of attractions and entertainment.

  It is in Beidaihe that the end of the Great Wall of China

This island has great religious significance among Buddhists, and attracts tourists with its magnificent beaches. Local sunsets are especially appreciated by romantic couples.

Sanya

This city is the main tourist center of Hainan, so the prices here are quite high. There are lots of sandy beaches, a warm climate and a very developed infrastructure. This option is great for Russian tourists, as many inscriptions are duplicated in Russian.

Video story about rest, hotel, attractions in the city of Sanya on the island of Hainan:

There are a lot of beaches in China - the length of the coastline is more than 18 thousand kilometers.

Holiday Prices

Prices for holidays in China are wide range. You need to pay here in local currency - RMB (CNY). In one Chinese yuan, about 10 Russian rubles.

Flights

Airfare to China depends on the departure and arrival points. The cost of tickets from Moscow to different Chinese provinces may differ by two or more times. A round-trip flight will cost the following amounts:

• from 53 thousand rubles to Sanya;
• from 29 thousand rubles to Dalian;
• from 28 thousand rubles to Qingdao;
• from 27 thousand rubles to Shanghai;
• from 24 thousand rubles to Beijing.

In total there are more than 150 destinations, so you can choose the most convenient option for arriving anywhere in China.

Housing

In China you can find expensive fashionable hotels and budget accommodation, where you can spend the night with minimal cost. Prices depend on the city (resort), the chosen level of comfort and the status of the institution:

• Beijing. A 5-star hotel in the capital will cost from 505 CNY (4,924 rubles), a 4 * room - from 141 CNY (1375 rubles), and a bed in a shared 8-bed room - from 54 CNY (527 rubles).

• Sanya and Yalunwan. A double room in a 5-star hotel will cost from 270 CNY (2632 rubles), a double room 4 * - from 190 CNY (1853 rubles), a bed in a shared 8-bed room - from 34 CNY (331.5 rubles) . One-bedroom villa costs from 335 CNY (3266 rubles).

• Wangning. A room in a 5 * hotel here costs from CNY 305 (2974 rubles), a bed in a dormitory room will cost from CNY 60 (585 rubles), and a standard double room - from CNY 245 (2389 rubles).

• Macau A room in a 5-star hotel will cost from 895 pataka (7213 rubles), a double room 4 * - from 715 pataka (5763 rubles). There are no hostels here, so the cheapest option is a 2-star hotel. A double room in it will cost from 520 pataca (4191 rubles).

  Hotel Caravel Hotel 2 * in Macau

• Dalyan. A room in a 5-star hotel here will cost from 335 CNY (3266 rubles), a double room 4 * - from 281 CNY (2740 rubles), a bed in a shared 6-bed room - from 34 CNY (331.5 rubles).
• Qingdao. Room 5 * will cost from 420 CNY (4095 rubles), 4 * from 168 CNY (1638 rubles), a bed in a shared 6-bed room - from 35 CNY (341 rubles).

• Baidaihe. A hotel room 5 * will cost here from 405 CNY (3949 rubles), 4 * - from 141 CNY (1375 rubles), a budget single room - from 100 CNY (975 rubles).
• Putoshan. A room in a 5-star hotel will cost here from 420 CNY (4095 rubles), in a 4-star hotel - from 170 CNY (1658 rubles), a bed in a dormitory room - from 34 CNY (331.5 rubles).

Food

China is a large and tourist-oriented country, so here you can find the cuisine of different peoples of the world. Among local dishes it is worth trying these:

• peking duck is a masterpiece of Chinese cuisine: a duck is grown in a special way, it is pickled for 24 hours, and then it is also cooked using a special technology;
• tofu - bean curd, it has a peculiar smell, but it is not felt in various dishes;
• chinese dumplings - wantons and jiao-tzu, several thousand variations of fillings;
• ko yu bin - fried tortillas with green onions;
• centenary eggs - in fact, they are aged no more than 100 days, duck eggs are used, which are coated with a special composition and kept in the ground or in a special tub;
• lazzi - fried chicken breast with spices;
• yu xiang zhou si - chopped pork with spicy garlic sauce, vegetables and mushrooms;
• tribute noodles - tribute noodles with minced pork, herbs, pickled vegetables and chili;
• dunmo - lard and meat, which is first fried and then stewed;
• drunk scorpion - used as an appetizer for beer: the scorpion is stoked in wine, and then deep-fried (the poison is neutralized);
• gunbao - pieces of chicken fried with peanuts and chili.

  Gunbao Chicken

Of particular note in China are fruits, many of which are exotic:

• durian;
• mango;
• mangosteen;
• jackfruit;
• kumquat;
• longan;
• lychee;
• pitaya;
• pomelo;
• goji berries;
• more famous fruits: watermelons and melons, apricots, peaches, bananas, kiwi, grapes, pears, cherries, persimmons, plums.

An obligatory attribute and the beginning of any meal is tea, mainly green. You should also try oolong, especially Tie Guanin. It is worth getting acquainted with the Chinese tea ceremony - it is interesting no less than in Japan.

Food in China is cheaper compared to Europe. You can dine together in a cafe on average for 70 CNY (683 rubles), in a restaurant - from 200 CNY (1950 rubles). The prices for individual dishes are as follows:

• peking duck - 17 CNY (166 rubles);
• 0.5 l of tea (in the teapot) - from 10 CNY (98 rubles);
• dumplings - from 8 CNY per serving (78 rubles);
• spicy fish soup - 25 CNY (244 rubles);
• hamburger - 12 CNY (117 rubles);
• cappuccino - from 15 CNY per cup (146 rubles).

Fast food is cheap. You can buy it on the street. A serving of rice will cost 1 CNY (~ 10 rubles), rice noodle soup - 5 CNY (49 rubles), meat kebab - 1.5 CNY (15 rubles), rice pie with filling - 2.5 CNY (25 rubles).

You can purchase products in stores at the following prices:

• a dozen eggs - from 11 CNY (107 rubles);
• 1 liter of milk - from 12 CNY (117 rubles);
• 1 kg of cheese - from 85 CNY (829 rubles);
• 1 kg of fish or shrimp - from 15 CNY (146 rubles);
• 1 kg of minced meat - from 20 CNY (195 rubles);
• 1 kg of fruit - 3-7 CNY (29-68 rubles);
• 1 kg of potatoes - 3 CNY (29 rubles);
• 1.5 liters of water - 2 CNY (20 rubles);
• chinese beer - from 2 CNY (20 rubles) per 0.5 liter, imported beer - from 2 CNY per 0.33 liter;
• wine - from 90 CNY (878 rubles) for 0.7 liter.

Transport

The transportation system in China is quite developed. You can move around the city in the following ways:

• Bus  - one of the most popular and cheapest option. The cost of the trip depends on the distance. A short trip will cost 1 CNY (10 rubles), on an air-conditioned bus twice as expensive. A Beijing or Shanghai bus will cost 2-3 CNY (20-29 rubles). For long stays, it is advisable to buy a monthly pass - it costs 200 CNY (1950 rubles).
• Metro and electric trains. The average ticket price is 2 CNY (20 rubles), and in large cities it depends on the number of stops.
• Taxi. The cost of landing is from 13 CNY (127 rubles), the cost of 1 km of travel depends on the city and starts from 2.5 CNY (24 rubles).
• Cycle rickshaws and rickshaws. This is one of the cheapest and most unusual transportation options. The trip will cost 1.5-3 CNY (15-29 rubles).
• A bike. Such vehicles in China can be cheaply bought or rented. In Beijing, rental costs 5 CNY (49 rubles) per hour or 40 CNY (390 rubles) per day. A mountain or speed bike can be borrowed for 8 CNY (78 rubles) per hour or 50 CNY (488 rubles) per day.

For long-distance trips, you can choose a bus, railway (the longest in Asia and the third in the world), river transport.

Shopping

Shopping in China deserves special attention. The goods of this country are known all over the world. The best quality are factory items. You can buy famous brands here.

In addition to standard souvenirs from China, you should bring:

• good porcelain - from 11 thousand CNY (107 thousand rubles) for a hand-painted vase, but you can find memorabilia many times cheaper;
• products from pearls, jade;
• silk clothes;
• cheap clothes - jeans can be bought from 50 CNY (488 rubles), a t-shirt - 2-4 times cheaper;
• clock;
• chinese tea;
• medicines from natural components - ginseng, antlers, gelatin from donkey skin, medicinal plants;
• household appliances and electronics - mainly smartphones and tablets Xiaomi, Meizu;
• cosmetics: HerborisT, Bioaqua, Angel Xuewei, Dong Gia, Doctor Li, Laikou.

The direction of shopping in China depends only on the preferences of the tourist and his financial capabilities. Of particular note are:

In various stores and clothing markets you can find fakes of famous brands. Not all of them are of the best quality, but after spending enough time searching, you can find good options.

For profitable shopping, it is important to choose the right time. Discounts and sales are dedicated to the following periods:

• on the eve of October 1 (The Day of the People's Republic of China);
• on the eve of the Chinese New Year;
• in mid-December before the European New Year and Christmas;
• out of seasons: in the spring, in June-July, September.

Discounts in China are indicated in a special way. Prices are written in fractions. The first number is the starting price, and the second is the discount amount. Subtracting the second from the first, we get the value of the goods.

Attractions, entertainment

China occupies a large territory, on which many attractions are concentrated. The following objects deserve special attention:

• Great Wall of China (North China)  - more than 8.85 thousand km. It is built of brick (most) and the natural massif. This magnificent building began to be erected in the IV century BC. e. The wall is the largest architectural monument on the planet.
  
  
• . This is the largest palace complex on the planet and one of the largest wooden buildings on the UNESCO list. The palace was built in the 15th century, but over the past centuries has undergone many changes.
  
  
• Terracotta Army (Xi'an)  - The burial of more than 8 thousand full-sized terracotta statues of Chinese warriors and horses.
  
  
• The burial tombs of ancient China  - the tombs of the Chinese rulers of various dynasties. The oldest of them belong to the V century BC. e, the latter - to the XVII century. These tombs are called pyramids. They are located in different parts of the country, but are especially notable in Xi'an, Liaoning Province (the oldest mausoleums).
  
  
• - one of the 5 sacred mountains of Taoism. On its territory more than 20 temples, 800 plates and thousands of cave paintings and inscriptions. You can get to the top by stairs, breaking 72 steps. The largest and oldest complex on the mountain is the Temple of the Deity of Mount Tai.
  
  
• Mogao Cave (Gansu)  - refers to the earliest Buddhist temples of the country and is the largest cave Qianfodong (early Buddhist cave temple complex). The area of \u200b\u200bthe cave is 42 thousand square meters. m, mural painting prevails in it. The temple was founded in the IV century.
  
  
• Confucian Shrines (Qufu)  - The temple of worship of Confucius, his family estate, Kun Forest (family cemetery).
  
  
• Potala Palace (Lhasa)  - The royal palace and the Buddhist temple complex. The palace complex occupies 360 thousand square meters. m and is located on a high hill that rises above the city.
  
  
• Summer Imperial Palace (Beijing)  - A park including more than 3 thousand buildings. It was the residence of the emperors of the Qing Dynasty. Of particular note is the longest painted corridor in the world (listed in the Guinness Book of Records) - the 728-meter long corridor, on the walls of which more than 8 thousand paintings.
  
  
• Temple of Heaven (Dongcheng, central Beijing)  - a temple-monastery complex with a round Temple of Harvest (the only one in the city of this form). The territory covers almost 280 hectares.
  
  
•   - a complex of ancient rock reliefs (VII-X century). These are 75 protected sites and more than 50 thousand statues of various subjects: Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism. On the statues, more than one hundred thousand characters are embossed.
  
  
• Yungang Cave Grottoes (Shanxi)  - More than 250 man-made caves and niches with statues. The complex includes more than 50 thousand statues.
  
  
•   - shipping channel, which is one of the oldest hydraulic structures in the world. Its length with branches is about 2.5 thousand km.
  
  

While relaxing in China, you should definitely visit one of its amusement parks. It will be interesting there not only to children, but also to adults. The following objects deserve special attention:

• Chimelun Safari Park - more than 50 species of animals
  
  
• guangzhou crocodile park - about 100 thousand crocodiles
  
  
• Chimelun Paradise - one of the best roller coasters in the world (listed in the Guinness Book of Records)
  
  
• Kingdom of the Ocean (Chimelun) - one of the world's largest marine animal theme parks, includes 4 theaters, an art center
  
  
• Valley of Happiness (Beijing) - dozens of landscape themes, thematic shows and attractions, game objects
  
  
• Valley of Happiness (Shenzhen) is a theme park with an area of \u200b\u200bmore than 350 thousand square meters. m, the oldest attractions of the country are noteworthy
  
  
• Valley of Happiness (Shanghai) - theme park on 863.5 thousand square meters. m, noteworthy Hurricane Bay, Kingdom of ants, attractions
  
  
• Valley of Happiness (Wuhan) - theme park on 13 square meters. Km
  
  
• Dinosaur Park (Changzhou) - more than 20 attractions, including dinosaur island, water park, green gardens, hot springs, attractions
  
  
• Disneyland (Hong Kong) - the smallest Disneyland, occupies 1.1 square meters. Km
  
  

Attractions and entertainment in China are many. You can find them in almost every city or a short distance from it. This country is striking in its scale in everything.

An interesting story about attractions, carousels and emotions during and after visiting the Hong Kong fairytale town "Disneyland":

What time of year is it better to go to China?

The territory of China is large, so the climatic conditions on it are diverse. This is a sharply continental arid (desert) climate in the north-east of the country, temperate in its central part (most of the territory) and subtropical in the southeast.

The weather in various Chinese provinces is strikingly different. In the northernmost province of Heilongjiang (temperate climate), the average temperature in July is 20 degrees, and in winter 0 degrees, but in January it can even reach -30 degrees. At the same time, in the southern regions of Guangdong province in July the average temperature is 28 degrees, and in January 10 degrees.

There are also significant differences in precipitation in China. The most rainy are the southern regions of the country, where the maximum rainfall occurs in the summer seasons. To the northwestern part of China, the amount of precipitation decreases, the driest areas are the Gobi, Takla Makan, Ordos deserts.

In the southern and eastern regions of the country, natural disasters are annually observed - devastating typhoons, floods, tsunamis, droughts. The northern part of China in spring suffers from yellow dust storms that bring winds from the northern deserts.

When going to China, it is necessary to take into account the climatic features of a particular region. When traveling across the country, you will need clothes and shoes for different weather.

When choosing a time to travel to China, you must also consider the following points:

• winter makes it possible to visit ski resorts and ride along the mountain slopes;
• in the northern and northeastern regions of the country, winter in November-April, due to severe cold, visiting these places is better to exclude;
• spring is good for exploring the country, especially on the islands and the coast;
• summer is characterized by heat and the rainy season, it is better to spend time on the islands, the coast, visit Beijing;
• in July, due to the intense heat, preference should be given to the northern regions;
• it gets cooler in the autumn, so it’s good to relax on the coast, go to the northern regions with warm clothes, autumn is a great time for excursions in any part of the country.

China is one of the most popular countries in tourism. Here you can find relaxation for every taste: sandy beaches, historical and cultural attractions, entertainment at various levels, shopping. Tourists are also interested in the life and culture of the country's inhabitants.

Holidays in China is a great opportunity to see with your own eyes a state where ancient civilization and modern megalopolises coexist in perfect harmony. Rice fields, like many years ago, surround huge cities, whose streets are built up with skyscrapers and are full of modern cars. And the Chinese, as before, light candles of good luck, while discussing the nuances of their business by mobile phone.

The best time to relax in China

The main part of the country has a continental monsoon climate, although the southern regions are in the subtropical and tropical zones. Holidays in China are so diverse that you can come here year-round, here you will never be idle. Spring and autumn are considered the most convenient for excursions, and the popular sea resorts are waiting for everyone in winter or summer. Therefore, the cost of the voucher will depend most of all on the time of the year and on the point where you want to go when planning a trip to China (holidays, prices for which are from 35,000 rubles per week, can not be called cheap). If we take into account the size of the country, its climatic and geographical features, then tourists have a lot of opportunities.

Beach vacation

Beach tours will provide a unique and fabulous vacation in China on the Pacific coast. At the same time, Hainan Island deserves utmost attention, because it is in this place that a unique tropical climate. Mysterious jungle, white beaches, warm sea and picturesque mountains attract those who are bored with monotonous everyday life, as well as everyone who wants to devote their leisure time to nature.

Holidays in China: Hainan

Hainan Island has its own airport located in Sanya. The sea here is warm and very clean, and the infrastructure has a high level of service and comfort. The best beaches of Hainan Island:

• sanya Bay;
• the shores of Dadonghai, Haitan Bay and Yalong Bay.

Beaches of Dadonghai Bay

Young, active people who choose an active holiday in China at sea, discos, parties, and eventful nightlife will really like this place. The beach is as much as 3 kilometers of white clean sand, amazingly equipped for even tanning and a variety of water activities, including diving, surfing and more. In the bay, the sea resembles the Red - it is rich in vibrant marine life and coral reefs, so divers will have something to see!

Beaches Sanya Bay

The beaches that are located here can also boast of white sand, proximity to the center of Sanya and the crystal clear azure sea, while relaxing in China on the sea in this part of the coast will be a great pastime for those couples who love a measured, leisurely flow of time.

Haitan Bay beaches

The coast of Haitan Bay is a quiet corner that stores all the virtues of untouched nature. Here the beaches are clean and deserted, there are few vacationers, the leisure infrastructure is best suited for people who are not particularly pretentious, dreaming of privacy and silence.

Yalong Bay beaches

Yalong Bay is a bay with a respectable and refined service. It is located in the vicinity of Sanya in Hainan. There are exclusively five-star hotels that occupy more than 7 km of the coast. Vacationers are offered the cleanest sea, real mountain air, beautiful gardens in a traditional oriental style, well-equipped areas near the hotels.

Resort Sanya

Sanya resort is located in the tropics, due to which it is warm all year round, with an average annual temperature of 26 ° C. There is no winter familiar to us, while the temperature in summer does not rise above 33 ° C. So, when planning a vacation in China in November, December, etc., you can stop your choice at this resort. At the same time, even in the warmest period, the breeze from the sea with it brings coolness and freshness.

In terms of air quality, the resort is in first place in China, and according to the UN, it takes second place in the world. It is easy to guess how important air quality is for life by comparing how much a person can live without water, food or air. By the way, mentioning food, it should be noted that there are a lot of various seafood and local fruits.

There are three bays in the city (Yalongwan, Sanyavan, Dadonghai), on the coast of which there are beaches, therefore, tourists who come for a beach holiday in China often choose this resort. They are considered the most beautiful in the whole country. This is the azure sky, kilometers of white sand, clear sea water, while sails of sampans and fishing junks can be seen far into the sea.

Sanya is the center of a tourist party, here conversations and fun in nightclubs, various tavernas and fish restaurants do not cease until the morning. For several kilometers around - spaces overgrown with pineapples, palm trees, flowering cacti and mangoes.

In this place a huge number of shops, restaurants, cafes. Their main part is located in the area of \u200b\u200bthe Summer moll store, the largest in the bay. There is also a small fruit market.

Resorts of Bohai Bay

These beaches cannot offer you rest in winter, since in the coastal part here the water freezes at the same time (at the same time, the beaches of the South China Sea, even in winter, will welcome all vacationers with pleasure!) It is worth coming here in the summer - warm water, a clean beach, delicious local cuisine ...

On the coast of the warm Bohai Bay, there are well-known resorts - Beidaihe and Qingdao.

Rest in Beidaihe

Beidaihe resort, located in Qinhuangdao city, was able to fit into its surroundings so well that it more closely resembles a fashionable Mediterranean resort with gorgeous rocky landscapes, completely covered by lush green vegetation, with clean sea air and warm waters of the bay that allow you to swim and relax all summer long.

On the territory of Beidaihe, a hundred years ago, Europeans built luxurious villas for a comfortable summer vacation. This resort is convenient for travelers arriving in Beijing for sightseeing tours, since the distance from the capital to here is about 280 km (by Chinese standards, this is very small). At the same time, the beaches of this resort occupy about 10 km, which rest on the sea makes it quite unobtrusive and comfortable, because there is a place for everyone here!

The resort is notable for its temperate continental humid climate. In these places, the best time to relax on the beach is August and July. But if you are planning a vacation in China in October, then it is better to choose a resort such as Sanya.

How to get to Beidaihe

Near the resort is located Shanhaiguan Airport. Airplanes from cities such as Shanghai, Yantai, Dalian, Shijiazhuang, Taiyuan and so on arrive here.

Holidays in Qingdao

This resort is a very decent city, with a population of about 2.7 million people. Qingdao is a resort in Shandong province. This place is always very beautiful and very clean.

Vacation here means tanning and swimming in the Yellow Sea, although this is not all: nearby, several miles from here are already other states - Japan and Korea.

The resort is characterized by a temperate, fairly warm and humid monsoon climate with comfortable and mild weather, without large frosts in winter and sweltering summer heat. The ideal season here is from March to November. In these parts the warmest sea is in August, at which time the water has already been warmed up, and at the same time it has a fairly comfortable temperature, so many at this time choose to relax in China. Reviews about Qingdao can be found mostly positive, which is not surprising - the clear sea, calm atmosphere, well-developed infrastructure. Near the resort of Qingdao, the sea never freezes. In winter and autumn it is quite windy here, only fans of extreme tours can swim and swim at this time of year.

How to get to Qingdao

20 km from the city is Lutin International Airport. It serves about 96 airlines (including international), with flights from almost all airports in the country and to various international airports.

Dalian

This is the former Russian city of Dalniy, near which, at 35 km, the famous Port Arthur (its current name is Lushun) is located, which went down in world history as the main base of the Russian Navy, as well as due to the battle of 1904.

Dalian began to be built up by Russians as a city on the Liaodong Peninsula, washed by the Bohai Bay and the Yellow Sea. Today it is the largest seaside international resort in China. Tourists come here for treatment and a better beach holiday.

For this, the city has a huge number of opportunities. Here, in the season, the warm sea, magnificent beaches, quality hotels, motels, medical centers, in addition, all kinds of institutions where you can undergo treatment and rehabilitation. It is also worth noting that the city has a Russian ancient quarter!

In the vicinity of Dalian, the climate is very comfortable, mild, quite warm, summers are quite dry and hot. It is best to relax here either in spring or late summer. In Dalinwan Bay, swimming is quite pleasant during the period from June to October, when the temperature of sea water reaches 26 ° C.

Holidays in China are chosen by young people, because the resort is very reminiscent of many European resort cities. At the same time, there are a lot of educational institutions, since young students can immediately afford both leisure and training.

Dalian is also famous for its Laohutan park. It is a coastal park zone with beaches about 4 km long, with a dolphinarium, an aquarium, and also the largest aquarium in Asia. Therefore, for those tourists who are planning a vacation in China with children, you can stop your choice at this resort.

Attention also deserves a visit to Xinghai Park, which is famous for its magnificent trees, golden sand, as well as beautiful flower beds with stunning flowers. Here you can relax, enjoy the view of the bay, breathe in the fresh sea air.

How to get to Dalian

Zhoushuizi Airport is 10 km away, and there is also a train station and Shenyang Expressway.

Therapeutic tours

Medical rest in China, first of all, involves visiting sessions of classical medical medicine, spa treatments, swimming in the purest thermal waters. Thermal spas with classic Chinese medicine can work wonders!

Holidays in China: reviews of tourists

In recent years, more and more of our compatriots go here on vacation and for the sake of developing their own business. Considering the first case, it is worth noting that many tourists highlight the high level of service of local hotels, modern, well-equipped clean beaches and the opportunity to join the history of a great country. Although it was not without negative reviews - some vacationers are upset by the rather high level of prices.

Tours to China have long been popular with travelers. Many come here for work, someone goes for shopping. Lovers of outdoor activities fly to the ski resorts and conquer Everest. Excursion tours are no less in demand - the Celestial Empire is famous for the most mysterious history of all that exists, which has left its mark on the formation of cultural heritage and architectural directions. During the holidays, many Russians visit health centers and sanatoriums with clean air and treatment places for various therapies. But the bulk of travelers go on vacation to China at sea, where resorts, climate and landscapes are in no way inferior to the Maldives or the Caribbean.

China Resorts

The country's tourism infrastructure is developing like mushrooms after the rain and already offers a high level of service, entertainment, local excursions, exciting shopping, equipped sandy beaches for every taste and budget.

This is a popular resort in southern China, where long beaches with golden sands are washed by the waters of the Yellow Sea. From land it is surrounded by high mountains, densely covered with needles. For the crystal air, the glory of a medical resort has turned out. Here you can swim in warm water and take colorful photos against the backdrop of unsurpassed landscapes. The area has long been chosen by our compatriots. The beach area is divided into two parts: in the east you can find completely deserted places and enjoy the silence, and the western part is more cultivated and developed. There is something to do for both adults and children. Dolphinariums and water parks are open for young family members, excursions to the peaks are organized for extreme people, where you can stroll through caves and narrow, hidden paths.

Hong Kong

This is the entertainment center of China, a large-scale city where life does not calm down even at night. The conditions here are characterized by English quality and chic service. no different from the hot sea Hainan, so tourists rush here all year round.

The best beaches of the resort are concentrated in the Resistance Bay, which got its name thanks to the courage of local residents who once repelled the onset of sea pirates. The promenade in this place is dotted with restaurants, cafes, leisure activities and numerous hotels. Here is one of the interesting sights: statues of the Goddesses, patronizing fishermen, whose junks glide daily on the surface of the South China Sea.

Guangzhou, or as Europeans used to call it - Canton, with many historical and architectural monuments. The subtropical climate of the area influenced the formation of flora and fauna: the resort is surrounded by an abundance of flowering shrubs, green parks and squares. It is known for its 5 stone goats that adorn the south gate and orchid garden, where you can find hundreds of their species in the natural environment of growth. Exotic, but modern metropolis with an Asian soul will not leave indifferent any traveler.

Lhasa

The capital and cultural center of Tibet, located high in the mountains. The sun's rays here illuminate the territory of 3000 hours a year, for which Lhasa received the nickname. The region is characterized by temperature differences and if during the day the thermometer can show +30, then at night the marks often drop to 0. Over the centuries, the area attracted hundreds of pilgrims, as a result of which, culture and traditions of different nations are closely mixed here. The hallmark of the palace is the Dalai Lama, which is visible from all corners. It is he who serves as a guide for tourists.

Manchuria

The main land artery of China is located on the border with Russia. Most of our compatriots from Siberia go for grandiose shopping to a large developed center, once a former small village. Large shopping complexes and shops over the past ten years have replaced small markets and pavilions with a limited range. The metropolis is developing rapidly, fish products, furniture of local woodworking factories, coal, clothes and household items are exported to many countries of the world. Hundreds of windmills are built in a small area. The energy of the wind, the sun, the land of Manchuria in the face of melting into capital - economic, human and cultural. You will be where to go and go. What is Matryoshka Square, studded with points of sale, cafes, restaurants, centers.

Nanking

During the reign of the Ming Dynasty, he was the capital of China. The "southern capital" is located 300 kilometers from. The symbolic name was introduced in 1421, when the entire imperial court was moved to Beijing, which became the main place of the country. surrounded by high mountains and the Yangtze River. It combines modern development trends, historical and cultural traditions. Tombs, mausoleums, temples and monasteries adorn the area and attract tourists. The ruins of the imperial palace of Ming and the Temple of Confucius are some of the main attractions.

Beijing

The capital of China is one of the most visited resorts, where vast beach areas and dozens of interesting, architectural and historical places harmoniously joined together. Sunbathing and swimming are easy to combine with sightseeing and hiking along the city streets. What does the famous Great Wall of China stand for - the only creation of man that is clearly visible from near-earth orbit. It is informative to see and - a unique complex of 800 buildings. In Beijing there is also a symbol of the whole of China - the Temple of Heaven. After the city, the infrastructure of the metropolis has significantly changed for the better - tourists with any budget can easily find accommodation, food and entertainment here.

Hainan

Hainan Island is called the Chinese "Maldives." Its actual name translates as “land beyond the southern sea”. This is a territory with a tropical climate, many hotels, elegant service. The resort, filled with green palm trees, white beaches, exotic fruits and washed by turquoise water, where you can swim all day long, is ready.

Shanghai

A relatively young metropolis was formed in the 15th century, which is why there are few historical and architectural monuments of nature here. Its active development fell on 1930-1950, when many foreign investments and investments merged here. The transport system is one of the most advanced in the world, and the choice of hotels allows tourists to rest comfortably with any wallet. The road from the center to the beach coast will not take you more than an hour, so here you can successfully combine swimming in the East China Sea and an overview of interesting places in the depths of Shanghai. The tanning season here lasts from June to September. Every year, during the holiday seasons, hundreds are held here, so if you decide on the time of the visit, you can visit the very center of events.

Yabuli

Yabuli is the largest and best ski resort in China, where it will be interesting to spend a vacation. It is located in the north of the map, in the province of Manzhou. The season of skiing and winter sports here lasts almost the whole year. For lovers of active sports, trails of varying difficulty, trails for cross-country skiing, jumps for jumping, etc. are equipped. In the hot months, tourists are offered no less interesting entertainment - tobogganing - useless sleighs.

Climate

It is impossible to say something in common, since the territory is huge, spread over several climatic zones, the regions of residence are located both in the flat terrain and high in the mountains, so the temperature varies by more than a dozen degrees and can vary significantly even during days. Summarized: the country has a pronounced change of seasons, winter is characterized by a low level of precipitation, and summer - by rare monsoon rains. The warmest in Hainan and Hong Kong, a few degrees colder in Guangzhou, and Beidaihe and Manchuria are characterized even by negative temperatures in winter.

Visa and customs

To travel to China requires a visa, which is issued at the consulate upon prior request. To visit Hong Kong and Hainan Island as part of a tourist group for a period of up to 2 weeks When visiting Sijiao and Macau through Manchuria Airport, a visa can be obtained right on the spot upon arrival. In a number of major cities of the country, including the resort cities of Guangzhou and Shanghai, you do not need a visa if you stay up to 72 hours in a situation when you arrived in a metropolis for a connecting flight.

How to get to China

The most convenient way to get to China is by air. Air traffic between major cities of China and Russia is established, flights are provided in all directions. The train journey from the European part of our homeland will take at least 130 hours, bypassing the territory of Mongolia. Buses to Manchuria and other northern populated areas of China regularly run from Siberian regions and Far Eastern regions, but it is still better to prefer air traffic to get to the southern points, the road on the ground can be unreasonably tiring.

Transport

You can travel around the country on airplanes, buses and trains. The Chinese themselves prefer buses that are equipped with toilets, folding beds and other amenities for routes between major cities.

Cars are not suitable for movement. According to the laws of the country, you can drive vehicles only in the presence of a guide with rights, which may not be very convenient and unreasonably expensive. In this case, it is better to use a taxi or a car with a personal driver.

  There are always a lot of people on trains; in all directions they eat exclusively modern passenger trains equipped with everything necessary. They move clearly on schedule and Z-class express trains are the best.

Buses are often crowded with locals and are in massive traffic jams. Being in large cities, it is better to use the subway.

Currency

The official currency of the PRC is. It’s better to go on a trip with dollars and change them into the national currency on the spot, but everywhere there are exchange offices of rubles and euros.

Interesting! On the border in Suifenhave, as an experiment, they allowed to pay in rubles, and many of our tourists travel around the country using only a ruble card.

Beaches

Several seas, it has, stretched for tens of kilometers, the coastline, divided into many wild and equipped places for water and solar procedures.

Guangxi

In the province of Gunashi, on the expanses of Beihai, the beaches are no less picturesque than in the resorts of paradise Hainan. The 2-kilometer snow-white closed beach is especially famous, but you will have to pay 25 yuan for entering its territory.

The town of Dayan is located on a political map in Liaoning Province and is famous not only for many interesting places, but also for a large selection of beaches on the coast. Visit the Tigris beach - there you can go down the slides of a large water park and admire the stone statues. Also, tourists prefer Bangchuydao Dzhuggu and Golden Stone Beach.

Hainan

Hainan is the best coastal relaxation spot in China. The tropical green island is strewn along and across the beautiful coastal zone, immersed in the white sands and the shade of spreading palm trees. Loved by many, the beach is located in the city of Sanya. No less popular is Yalong Bay.

Shandong

Shandong is a city with a fascinating history and unique architecture. Favorite recreation area for members of the Communist Party. The coastal zone is divided into 6 beaches, each of which is numbered. The last is most comfortable, and the cleanest and quietest is the second.

Shenzhen is famous for some of the best, but also one of the most beautiful and picturesque in the whole world. The most visited are Dameisha and Hioameisha. The terrain infrastructure is developed and allows you to relax in comfort, and not far from the coast you can see a number of islands where you can also successfully swim and have fun.

The beaches of Xiamen resort are stretched for many kilometers, which allows you to wander for hours on clean warm water and enjoy the salty air, surrounded by snow-white sand embankments. A feature of the zone is that all the beaches on it are free and you can be on them as much as you like.

Shopping

It is customary to bring porcelain, silk products, jade accessories, pearls, lanterns, caskets and cosmetics from China. Among a wide range of products, it is not easy to choose a decent and high-quality one. That is why many people prefer shopping tours to Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Hankong and other major cities, where a specially trained guide will guide you to the best points of sale and are guaranteed to show the main attractions and places for the best beach holiday in China.

In the capital, there is a whole shopping street focused on buyers from Russia, where everyone communicates in Russian, and goods are sent to our regions. Also considered a good place for shopping is the Silk Market, where tourists can buy inexpensive, but shoes, accessories and an antique bazaar Panjiayun. It is also advantageous to go to China for fur coats. Similar goods are sold in all cities without exception, where the foot of a European tourist steps.

Kitchen

It is not a novelty for a long time and has already won the hearts and stomachs of people from all over the world. Since the country is huge in size, in each of its regions, its own zest for cooking:

• Beijing cuisine consists of vegetables, lamb, pork and poultry, generously supplemented with rice. The most common dishes are dandelion salad, chicken on clay, a Chinese samovar and Chinese dumplings.
• Shanghai cuisine. Seafood, fish, rice vodka and treats abundantly seasoned with spices make up Shanghai's national cuisine. Cabbage and mushroom soups, noodles with tiger prawns, squid, crab according to various recipes, soya pie with fish filling are the main dishes of this region.
• Cantonese cuisine is very original. Its ingredients are not always familiar to Russian tourists. Often, meals include turtles, snakes, dogs, or shark fins. Be sure to try the noodle rolls, fish treats, rice, dumplings and dumplings.
• Sichuan cuisine. Food is most often smoked or steamed. A feature is the abundant use of herbs and spices: red pepper, chili, coriander, anise, garlic and sesame without fail complement all the main treats. Tofu soybean oil, sauerkraut doufu, seafood, chickens and noodles all melt on the lips.

China Attractions

China is replete with its color and cultural heritage; listing all the numerous significant places will not work. They are represented by both natural and architectural attractions, which are scattered throughout the country.

Beijing

This is a metropolis that personifies all the power of the Celestial Empire. It is not the most ancient city, but one of the most interesting. Part of the buildings are located in its vicinity, and in the very center there is a beautiful palace complex - which acquired the status of a national museum.

Xi'an

This ancient city is notable for its museum, which houses the famous collection of terracotta sculptures from the burial place of the Chinese ruler Qin Shihuangdi. The territory also has many gardening museums that store exotic species of plants from around the world.

This unique and colorful point on the map of China's attractions is presented in the form of a picturesque mountain. It is a place of worship and a shrine to the religious direction of Taoism. In its vicinity stands the Confucius Temple and the Yangshengun Complex.

This is a historically significant territory, was founded in 7-8 centuries BC. and preserved many ancient structures. Also here is a 6-kilometer wall, famous throughout the world.

Interesting! Almost all objects are included in the list of world architectural and cultural heritage of UNESCO.

Tibet

This is an area of \u200b\u200bunsurpassed temples and monasteries, characterized by its originality and greatness of mountain ranges. Connoisseurs of Asian culture should definitely visit the center of Tibetan customs and philosophy.

Amusement parks

Interesting for children and adults, extreme, intimidating, fascinating and unusual amusement parks with large-scale and Beijing. They have zoos and hotels, restaurants and cafes, which will have fun with the whole family.

Skiing

More recently, skiing was unpopular among the Chinese. After a special government program aimed at supporting such sports areas, interest in them began to grow rapidly and now the country has all the conditions for skiing. The season starts already in September, but it is better to plan an arrival in early November, when the slopes are mostly covered with thick snow. The temperature in winter is rarely fixed below -10, which makes the climate mild and comfortable for a stay.

Resorts for winter activities are dispersed throughout the country. The first of them always opens Wanlun, then - the base of the Tien Shan, where there are both elite conditions for recreation, and budget, for tourists with an average income. The largest center of Yabuli offers many tracks of different levels of sleepiness for beginners and professionals. Modern Xilin is called the second Alps, and Nanshan is better equipped for snowboarding. Chinbaishan is distinguished by long 3 and 5 km snow-covered slopes.

Leisure

Thanks to the landscape features of China, everyone can find something to their liking. The mountains attract more than one million tourists. If you have gone through more than a dozen descents - the mountain range will be a discovery for you and will bring a lot of positive emotions. Tibet is attractive, but without a guide and basic training they are not allowed there. Alpine skiing is developed throughout the country, surfing and diving are only in the south of Hainan, and if the waves give you an unforgettable experience, the underwater world is sparse and there is nothing special to watch.

Hotels

The territory of the Celestial Empire has more than 10,000 hotels, about 700 of which are top class. The stars here are assigned only to hotels of international chains, and local houses for temporary residence have their own specific status: the guesthouse is 1 star, the guesthouse is 2-3 stars, the wine house is 3-4 stars. The best in terms of accommodation are only foreign chain hotels. lower level of service compared to other states.

A night in a 2-star apartment will cost 25-50 conventional units, 3-star apartments up to 70 euros. In small cities, prices are slightly lower.

  You can also rent rooms and apartments with the local population, but due to the language barrier this can be a daunting task. On the Internet there are special sites where, having a minimum level of English, you can agree on rental housing. If you pay immediately for a month - it will be a little cheaper. Renting an apartment starts at $ 25. It is advisable to pre-determine how much it costs to eat square meters.

Advantages and disadvantages of relaxing in China

Connoisseurs of the tourism industry have long summed up the holiday in China, highlighting the main advantages and disadvantages.

• diverse, versatile relaxation for every taste and cats;
• many architectural and historical monuments of architecture;
• pleasant climate;
• picturesque nature;
• effective medicine;
• reasonable prices for expensive goods.

• the language barrier. Few people speak English, even think about Russian not go through;
• a huge number of Chinese on the beaches, in transport, in the markets;
• lack of infrastructure in small towns;
• dirt and debris;
• unremarkable terrain of small settlements;
• not always an adequate attitude towards tourists from Russia.

From the above it is easy to understand that the main thing for relaxing in China is to choose the right resort and destination. Here you will find ideal conditions for everyone: eat, you take an active rest, lazily sunbathe on the beach or improve your health.

You can enjoy your holiday in China, despite the season. A country with such a rich history and culture will surely find what to offer even to the most demanding tourist. Holidays in China in 2020 - where is better to go?

Before you ask yourself where to go, think carefully about what you want to see.

Hainan island

A hotel room on the Hainan Island will cost from $ 28 per day per person. A 15-day vacation with a flight and accommodation for two will cost about $ 2,000.

The island has the highest level of service, as in all expensive resorts. But it is here that you can experience the highest service and a great vacation, and all at an affordable price.

Zhujiang Nantian Hot Springs

The cost of a ticket to this unique place will cost about 800 rubles. The park area includes 67 baths with thermal water, the temperature of which ranges from 40 to 60 degrees. It is here that you can improve your health and relax.

A pleasant surprise for any tourist will be baths with original filling. If you wish, you can soak up the bathtub dotted with rose petals or enjoy relaxation in a pond with the addition of Chinese herbs and coconut milk. On the territory there is a pool with clean water, which is so nice to swim on a hot day.

The most popular place in the park area is the small fish pool. When the body is immersed in water, you can feel how they bite into microscopic particles of dead skin. As a result, the skin is cleansed, becomes smooth and delicate, as if after going to a beauty salon.

Tropical paradise

Not far from Sanya, on the territory of the resort area of \u200b\u200bYalongwan in Hainan province on 15 sq. Km. located a unique tropical park. It was designed to meet the technical requirements of National Forest Parks in China.

Here you can not only relax and breathe plenty of fresh clean air. This is a great place for climbers and green tourism lovers.

On the territory of the park you can find semi-deciduous and evergreen forests, among which there are at least 100 species of trees and twice as many plants. The unique world of fauna is striking in its diversity. The dense jungle opens to the traveler in all its glory, showing all the power of wildlife.

If you wish, you can ride ostriches, visit the suspension bridge, ride the cable car. For ease of travel, tourists are offered eco-vehicles that allow them to spend time comfortably while traveling in the park.

Li and Miao Village

A place that is very popular among tourists. There is a huge historical complex on the territory where you can visit temples, a theater, museums, restaurants with excellent cuisine and well-kept huts.

Those who are not indifferent to high-quality alcoholic drinks are given the opportunity to buy original vodka.

If you wish, you can ask at the cash register for a map of the village, it will be easier to move around and not to miss a single sight.

An interesting theatrical show allows you to better understand the traditions and rites of nationalities. An ideal setting that you can’t get tired or bored of.

An excursion to the village will cost about 220 yuan.

Shopping

Shopping lovers have a unique opportunity to purchase quality authentic goods. All kinds of shopping centers, supermarkets, shops, private shops and markets are at the service of a shopaholic.

It is appropriate to bargain in the market and in individual trading shops, due to which the discount can reach 50%. If you purchase more than one product, you should also ask for a discount.

To enjoy exotic fruits, it is worth visiting the Hungan fruit market.

Those who do not mind eating delicious fish can visit Lao Yong Gai Fish Market. It is better to make a purchase in the morning, when fishing boats are only unloaded. Here, tourists can not only buy fish and seafood, but also try them in restaurants and eateries. At the same time, pleasure is available even to the most budget traveler.

What to bring from a trip?

• Given the large deposits of crystal, in Hainan it is simply necessary to purchase goods from it. If you wish, you can visit the Museum of Crystal, which offers a unique opportunity to buy not only crystal objects, but also products from jade and precious stones.
• Visiting China and not buying silk is unforgivable. In Hainan, you can purchase luxury products of the highest quality silk from bedding to household items. To check the fabric for quality, one of the threads of the fabric is set on fire. At the same time, it burns without a trace, exuding the smell of burnt hair. A conscientious manufacturer has nothing to hide and he will not refuse such trifles with pleasure.
• Pearl products. “Pearl Hainan diamond” - this is the name of the pearls of the locals. Hainan is the leading Chinese exporter of top-quality pearls. It is better to make a purchase in a specialized store.
• Fans of a strong aromatic drink can purchase tea of \u200b\u200bvarious varieties. Thanks to the excellent climate, experts grow the highest quality tea. It is worth making a purchase in numerous tea houses. Here a tourist can attend a tea ceremony, taste various varieties of aromatic tea, buy a beautiful tea set or souvenir products.

Shanghai

If you are an avid "shopaholic" you urgently need to go to Shanghai. It mirrored skyscrapers intertwined with cozy streets. The rhythm of life in this city is seething with extraordinary power.

Mount Sheshan

Anyone who likes to contemplate the wonderful nature and fabulous landscapes should visit Mount Sheshan, which attracts travelers from around the globe. This place attracts travelers from all over the globe with its wonderful mountains, thickets of bamboo forests and original structures at the peak of the mountain. On the territory of the forested area there are many attractions and temples. At its peak, you can visit the bird garden, Xiaokunshan Park and East Park. For a comfortable stay of tourists in the forest, you can relax in comfortable hotels.

Each year, the government organizes interesting events on top of the mountain. One of the most interesting is the festival of sand figures, which runs from September to the end of October.

What to bring?

Planning to visit the mountains, sophisticated tourists recommend purchasing blue tea, lovely sprouts of orchids or bamboo.

This place is for those who want to relax from the bustle of a huge metropolis, reunite with nature and restore mental strength.

Entrance to the parks is not paid.

Car museum

On the territory of more than 1 hectare there is a car park, which will appeal to everyone who is not indifferent to the automotive theme.

Rare retro cars are located in five halls, each of which is devoted to a separate theme. Only 22 brands represented by 80 cars. In the museum you can follow the path of cars from the origins to the latest ultra-modern cars. For convenience, you can travel on a comfortable transfer. Those who are interested in the topic of car production can get acquainted with the process of creating cars for their videos, which are projected onto the wall of the hall.

Longhua Pagoda

A tourist traveling in Shanghai should visit the Longhua Pagoda, which is considered one of the most beautiful religious buildings. This mysterious place was built two thousand years ago and because of its antiquity, it is strictly forbidden to enter its territory. It is separated from the park by a special path.

The pagoda is regularly restored, so it does not lose its wonderful appearance.

The basis of the pagoda is stone and wood. A 40-meter high spire structure of seven floors, each of which is luxuriously decorated with animal figurines. The design of the pagoda, according to the concept of the Chinese, does not allow evil spirits to descend to earth.

Visiting the temple complex, you can enjoy the scenery of the peach garden. Especially the garden pleases the eye in spring, when the flowers bloom.

After a walk, you can grab a bite to eat at the vegetarian restaurant. The price category of the ticket to the temple is just over 10 yuan.

Shopping

In Shanghai, shopaholics have the opportunity to visit cutting-edge shopping centers, branded boutiques, shopping centers and cozy shops.

• Those who love antiques can visit the numerous antique shops in which Chinese porcelain figurines are considered the most polar at affordable prices. One of the popular markets is Xizang Nan Road, where it is convenient to buy both original items and a high-quality fake. Here you can buy jade, bronze, porcelain figurines.
• Lovers of pearls and jewelry made of semiprecious stones will be happy to visit the Fu Ey shopping center, where you can buy goods in bulk and at great prices.
• The shopping center in Shanghai is Nanjing Street, which every tourist must visit. There are more than 600 stores with goods of world brands. But the price category of goods is relatively high.
• Those who plan to purchase world-class clothing at affordable prices should visit the three-story Sunshine Shopping Center.
• You can purchase exotic animals at the zoo market (Tibetskaya St.), where the abundance of birds, fish and animals is surprising in its quantity.

Beijing

It is also worth a visit to Beijing - the famous capital of China. Here is the largest square in the world - Tien An Men. The Great Wall of China cannot be ignored. To get to it long enough, but not one has regretted it yet. And, of course, do not forget to taste the well-known Peking duck.

The summer season is just the time to visit the beaches. The air temperature varies around 40 ° C, but the humid wind makes the rest more comfortable.

A two-week stay in Beijing for 2 people will cost about $ 1,000, in Shanghai about $ 1,100.

The mountains

Fans of fresh air and breathtaking beauty will certainly enjoy the city of Huangshan, where you can visit the mountain of the same name. Only here you can enjoy luxurious landscapes, including 72 peaks.

One of the most popular places in the mountains among tourists is considered to be hot springs that have been used by locals for 1000 years. A stable temperature allows you to both take a bath and drink from a source. Water will improve the health of those who suffer from diseases of the digestive tract, nervous system.

The rare species of birds and animals that live in the mountain range, as well as the abundance of natural resources provide an opportunity to enjoy an excellent vacation and restore not only physical but also spiritual strength.

Valley of Happiness Happy Valley of Beijing

The price category of admission ranges from 260 yuan per person. Happiness Park is located on the territory of 350,000 sq. Km. A distinctive feature of the park is its division into zones. There are a total of 9. You can have a great time in the Spanish zone, City of gold, Mountain of adventure, Sunny Beach, Cartoon city, Shengri-La Forest, Train of Happiness and Water Park. Thanks to qualified specialists, here you can enjoy relaxing on modern attractions.

Shopping

One of the features of shopping in Beijing is bargaining. This is not only a fun activity, but also its integral part. Bidding should begin at the lowest price, gradually overstating it, reaching the desired compromise with the seller. A good mood and a smile will allow you to achieve maximum results.

Visiting Wangfujin Street, where many different supermarkets and shopping centers are concentrated, you can buy anything you like at the most pleasant prices.

On major public holidays, most Beijing stores announce a sale. Basically, this is October 1st, Chinese New Year (May 1st). You can also count on seasonal discounts, which can reach 90%.

Sometimes sellers indicate a double price divided by a dash on the price tag. The upper amount is the true price of the product, the second figure indicates the size of the discount, for another product. That is, the next time you buy a thing in this store, you will receive a discount indicated on the price tag earlier in the bottom line.

What to buy?

In Beijing, the most popular are medicinal preparations, tinctures and various drugs, which are famous for Chinese experts. The tourist should pay attention to ginseng, antlers, as well as gelatin, which is extracted from donkey skin. Thanks to ginseng, the Chinese believe that vitality is maintained. Antlers help cleanse the blood, strengthen bones and improve visual acuity. Those who plan to strengthen the immune system should buy gelatin.

Silk

Fans of high-quality silk fabrics should look at Sushuizze Street, where the best fabric manufacturers are located. You can also visit the silk market.

Most likely, one vacation is not enough to appreciate all the sights of China. Having been here once, you will certainly want to return. At least visit those places that have already been visited and at the most look at something new and unusual.

4 "no" in China

1. In China, you can’t pay in euros or dollars. Only Chinese currency is acceptable. Violating the laws can result in criminal liability. Offering a merchant to pay with European currency, he has the right to call a police outfit.
2. Criticism of the government and the Communist Party of China is regarded as an insult. Such a person will be urgently deported from the country. The government does not take into account the ignorance of the tourist and takes advantage of this.
3. Given the chronic non-observance of traffic rules, it is important for the tourist to be extremely careful on the roads. Therefore, you can not be careless, relying only on the rules.
4. You can’t stick chopsticks in rice, as this is a funeral tradition of the people. While visiting the Chinese, this act is regarded as the wish of death to the owner.

What to bring with you?

• It is worth noting the fact that in many institutions in China, cutlery familiar to Europeans may be absent. Budget tourists who do not care about their availability will have to eat with Chinese chopsticks. If this option does not suit you, it is better to bring a fork, spoon and knife. Before the flight, these items must be put in luggage, as when checking the handbag, penetration on board the aircraft can be problematic.
• Medicines In particular, this applies to drugs that improve the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract. Some Chinese dishes that are not familiar to Europeans can cause problems. It is also important to take anti-allergic medicines.
• Extremely useful when traveling will be a phrasebook or a special application in a smartphone that allows tourists to move freely. In the second case, you should give preference to a program that is not interconnected with the network, since you will have to pay a lot of money for it.

Chinese cuisine

Peking Duck

One of the most popular dishes in China is Peking duck. Most people are fragrant with a crisp and a bird. In fact, after a long process of pickling, the duck is baked and cut into thin pieces. In addition to meat, rice cakes, onion greens, several sauces and slices of cucumber are served with the dish. He eats the dish with his hands. Take a rice cake, put a slice of meat, onion and cucumber in it. Thus, it turns out mini-shawarma. In a decent institution, this procedure can be performed by a waiter. In this case, no tip is not accepted.

Caramel fruit

This dessert is a national dish of the country. Having bought sweets on the street, it will differ significantly from the restaurant counterpart.

On the street from the merchants you can buy tangerines and apples. In the restaurant - pieces, melons, pineapple.

Hubei hot dry noodles

One of China's gastronomic business cards, not inferior to the Peking duck, is dry Hubei noodles. The dish is a long pasta resembling spaghetti. The noodles are based on sesame paste, various spices, and soy sauce. Sometimes herbs and vegetables are added to dishes. A tourist who prefers to try original Chinese dishes should pay attention to dry hot noodles, which have a great taste and a golden hue.

A bit about security

China is considered a safe country if the necessary rules are followed. For example, for a crime (murder or rape), the death penalty is provided here.

Do not enter into conflicts with the local population, since tougher penalties are applied to tourists.

It is worthwhile to understand that a long term or even death penalty is imposed for theft in the country. Robbery can only be in cheap hotels or secluded and cloudy areas.

In case of illness, the traveler can go to the clinic, where tourists are often served in English. For services, you can pay in cash or purchase a ticket that allows you to consult a doctor. It is worth noting the fact that guests of the country should carefully monitor the sterility of the instruments. Otherwise, instead of resting, you can get hepatitis.