China offers unique and memorable travel opportunities, uncovering an ancient civilization through its architecture, cuisine, daily rituals and social interactions. The compelling culture is a vibrant blend of old and new that rub shoulders creating dramatic comparisons. This contrast is evident throughout China where landscapes of volcanoes and beaches co-exist, northern cultures of Chinese, Russian and Korean can be found and futuristic buildings stand alongside dynasty-era temples. Our detailed itineraries explore these cultures and follow a number of themes long established in Chinese society, connecting travelers with the people and their beliefs rather than passing them by.

CLIMATE

China can be visited throughout 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, and Guilin) is like visiting New York, Chicago, Santa Fe, and Jacksonville, Florida all in one trip. April, May, September and October are the peak tourist months at China’s most popular destinations when the weather is the most comfortable. Prices drop a bit in the shoulder season, which runs from November through March and from June through August. However, the winter months are peak season for trips to China’s Hainan Island and to the Northeast Harbin for its world-famous ice-lantern festival. These months are also packed with New Year holidays, Chinese Spring Festival and other national or local happy fairs. Summer months are great time to explore China’s Far East-Manchuria.
China has a continental and seasonal climate. Most parts are in the temperate zone but southern areas are in the tropical or subtropical zone while northern areas are in the frigid zone. Climates in different areas are complicated. For instance, northern Heilongjiang Province has a winter climate the year round without summer, while Hainan Island has a summer climate the year round without winter.

CLOTHING

The following is a reference table for tourists to prepare clothing on their trips.
Spring: 10-22°C, Western suits, jackets, sports coats, woolen jackets, long sleeve shirts and travel shoes. Summer: 22°C and above, T-shirts, short sleeve shirts, skirts, sandals, caps, rain wear.
Autumn: 10-22°C, Western suits, jackets, sports coats, light woolen sweaters, rain wear and travel shoes.
Winter: 10°C or lower, overcoat, cotton clothes, lined coats. In very cold areas a cap, gloves and cotton-padded shoes are required.

CREDIT CARDS

The following credit cards are accepted in China, VISA, MasterCard, JCB, American Express and Diners Card However, these Credit cards are only accepted at large hotels and shopping centers where the Bank of China has branches. The widely used credit cards in China are Master, Visa and American Express. Note: Loss of the Credit Cards should be reported to one of the branches of the Bank of China as soon as possible.

CURRENCY

The official Currency in China is the Renminbi (RBM) or "people's currency" the basic unit is the yuan (also known as "kuai"), which equals 10 jiao (or "mao"), which is then divided into 10 fen. Paper Currency comes in 1.2,5,10,50 and 100-yuan notes. Paper jiao come in denominations of 1,2, and 5. There are also 1 and 2 fen notes, but these are rarely used as their purchasing power is exactly zero. As for coins, there are 1 yuan ,1 and 5 jiao, and 1,2, and 5 fen (again, the fen are basically useless). You can exchange traveler's checks or cash at most banks, and hotels always have a money exchange counter. To change money, you have to have your passport at hand. If you want to change money in a hotel, you usually have to be a guest there. Sometimes if you are not a guest in a hotel but need to change money there, you can just say a random room number, but this doesn't always work. The unit of Chinese currency is yuan, divided into ten jiao, which divided into ten fen. The official exchange rate: 1 USD =around 6.3 yuan , and 1 Euro = around 8.4 Yuan. Because the rate changes everyday, so please check the rate whenever you want to do some changes in Bank of China.

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