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China Time Zones and Time Difference

China Time Zones: are there different time zones in China, what is the time difference with China from my home country and is there Daylight Savings Time in China?

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Weather in China

Weather in China can encompass a wide range of temperatures and conditions throughout the year. As a general rule, the Spring (April and May) and Autumn (September and October) months are very pleasant to travel in China. Temperatures are enjoyable and there's fewer crowds, except for national holiday times. Here's what to expect weatherwise in some of China's most popular destinations.

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Chinese Money Matters: where to exchange, how much to bring, using alipay wechat pay for tourists, can I use my ATM card?

Your most frequent Chinese Money questions: Paying in China, where do I change money, will my ATM work, how much money should I bring to China, can I pay with credit card, using Alipay and WeChat pay for tourists...

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China Money Facts

China Money Facts: The official Chinese currency is the Renminbi which you will also see it referred as the Yuan. Here are some facts about China's currency, bank notes, and China's CBDC Central Bank Digital Currency e-CNY

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The Yu Yuan Gardens and the Old Town

The Old Town is the most traditional Chinese part of town. And this is where you find the Yu Yuan Gardens, an exquisite example of traditional Ming garden design built over 400 years ago. Here's a glimpse from our latest stroll down the Old Town, the Yu Yuan Gardens and Bazaars and the City God Temple.

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Top 10 Things To Do In Shanghai

Shanghai is one of the world's most vibrant cities, a place where East meets West, Old meets New... This is such a dynamic city, a city for wandering... catching glimpses of ancient traditions and customs as you stroll the Old Town, and looking into the future as you traipse through ultra-modern skyscrapers, fast trains and and iconic skyline. Here's where to soak it all in and our top 10 things to do in Shanghai to get you started!

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The Bund - Shanghai's Iconic Waterfront

The Bund is Shanghai's most famous waterfront promenade, a 2 kilometer stretch along the west bank of the Huangpu River, lined with landmark colonial buildings on one side, and the most striking views of the Pudong skyline on the other. Here are some pictures from our latest stroll down the Bund in Shanghai.

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China Visa-Free Entry: New Rules in 2024

China visa-free entry rules have eased considerably in 2024 with a new 15-day visa-free entry policy for mostly European passports, visa-free entry for cruise passengers, and continuation of the 72 and 144 hour visa-free entry stopover. Here are the latest china visa-free entry news.

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China Visa

China Visa New Rules for 2024: Who needs one, how and when to apply for a China Visa.

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The Great Wall Of China - Climb up and Toboggan Down!

The Great Wall of China snaking through 4,000 miles across the mountains of northern China beckons... Where should you go? Can anybody climb it? Yes, even for grandparents and kids, there is a segment suitable for everyone. Some sections are fully restored and provide easier access, some offer cable cars that save you a lot of climbing, and some are in a more rustic condition offering a more authentic experience and a more challenging hike if you prefer.

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Chinese New Year in Hong Kong 2024

The Hong Kong Chinese New Year Parade, the Fireworks, the markets, the lion dances, the lantern festivals... This is how Hong Kong celebrates Chinese New Year! And in 2024, as we celebrate the oncoming Year of the Dragon, all highlight events are back for the first time in four years. Here's what's happening this Lunar New Year in Hong Kong.

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Chinese New Year - for kids!

Chinese New Year is on February 10, 2024, the Year of the Dragon. The lion dances, the feasts, the parades, the lanterns, the firecrackers! Of all the Chinese festivals, Chinese New Year is for kids of all ages the most loved and anticipated...

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Chinese New Year in Beijing 2024

Two long-standing traditions of the Chinese New Year festivities take place in Beijing every year: colorful and lively Temple Fairs and bright and noisy firecrackers. There is lots happening during the celebrations which take place throughout the city. Have a harmonious, healthy and peaceful Spring Festival.

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2024 Year of the Dragon... What Will It Bring?!

2024 is the Chinese year of the Dragon, the Wood Dragon to be more precise. What does that mean? What does it have in store? What about babies born in the Year of the Dragon? Find out!

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Chinese Zodiac for Kids

There are 12 animals in the Chinese Zodiac. They came when Buddha summoned them to him. A race was held to determine which would be first in the cycle, guess who came in first and why?

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