Make a business trip in the People's Republic of China (PRC), known simply as China, can be frenetic. To attend business meetings, seminars, conferences and the creation of your business, you have no time to waste for leisure. However, if you can make time to visit a country rich in culture and customs, here are some tips to help.
Best time to travel
It is imperative to choose the ideal time to travel in China. If your company sends you abusiness trip, you have no choice to choose a particular time of travel. However, if you're in charge, choosing the perfect time to travel is easy. If you are looking for some quiet, away from all the fuss, you should avoid visiting the country for:
Chinese New Year, held in late January and early February each year
May Day holiday (first week of May)
National Day holiday (first weekOctober)
However, if you want to experience China in all its colors and life these days are the best times to climate travel.Based, spring runs from April to June, summer from June to September, the fall in September to October and winter from October to March. Being a big country, the climate differs from region to region. The winters are dry and cold in the north, while the summers are hot and humid in the south. Mentioned below are some of the places to visit and besttime to visit.
Beijing: The best time to travel to the capital is in the fall. Most travelers to avoid the spring because of the many dust storms. If you are looking forward to ice skating, between November and February are ideal for this.
Mount Huangshan: The ideal time to visit here in the spring, though winter landscapes can also be an impressive sight. It is recommended that warm clothing to beat the winter cold and rain gear (no umbrellasbecause it can be dangerous) for the summer.
Zhongdian (Yunnan): Summer is the ideal time to visit. Although you may experience rain almost every day, is much better than the heavy snow causing road blocks during the winter. Waterproof carry what you need to take brave the rain.
Yunnan: As the climate is changing throughout the year, it is advisable to wear a coat when you travel here, because it could be very cold.
Guilin: The winters arecold and wet, with strong winds. This is the period of low river flow Li, then a river cruise is perfect. Yangdi the cruise part of the people.
Things to do: shopping, sightseeing, restaurants
Business trips, if they can take a little time for recreation, there are many things to do. Diving in the most sumptuous delights, splurge on carpets, antiques, silks, among other fascinating some of the most wonderfulsites, which is sure to make your business trip more enjoyable.
Shopping: China is really a paradise for shoppers. Here are some tips on buying:
1. convenience stores and factories, the chances of cheating are lower.
2. You can go from shop to shop in big cities because they open 10:00 to 22:00 every day of the week.
3. Some places are ideal for shopping. Beijing is famous for its cashmere sweaters, and cloisonne, Shanghaijade, and Xian for carpets, antiques and a replica of the Terracotta Warriors. If China's South Sea pearls and Chinese paintings are what you seek, then, Guilin is the place to be. Suzhou is famous for its silk, and Hangzhou for its fresh water pearls, and tea.
4. Credit cards such as VISA, MasterCard, among others, are accepted, if the charges can be involved.
5. Sometimes discounts are available in stores. Make sure you confirm the discountsbefore you pay.
6. Negotiation orNegotiation is a line to get what they want and on their own. No need to steal that people are accustomed.
7. When purchasing antiques, make sure that they are dated before 1795. Those dating before 1795, banned the sale and export. Make sure the antiquities dating between 1796 and 1795 have a small red mark, indicating their authenticity and a certificate for export relics issued by the Regional Bureau of Cultural Relics. Only thento be taken outside the country. The receipt should be kept safely for the post must be declared at the time of leaving the country.
Restaurant: China is ideal for connoisseurs. They are sure to participate in lip-smacking delicacies that the country has to offer.
Northern Cuisine: Tickle your taste specialty Peking Duck Peking enjoyed the sweet plum sauce and cucumber, "Mongolian Hot Pot (fondue) and"Shuijiao."
Southern cuisine: Cantonese cuisine is celebrated in China and Guangdong. Animals such as dogs, snakes, turtles, wild and are used in this kitchen. His specialties are the shrimp wonton soup and noodles "dim sum".
"Kitchen: Rates of Zhejiang and Shanghai are generally quite rich and sweet, accompanied by pickles. These places are known for their hot and sour soup, seafood, noodles and stewed meat. Their specialties are" Xiao Long Bao "(pork andcrabmeat, steamed dumplings filled with broth together), "Mantu Shengilan" (pan fried pork buns drizzled with vinegar), and "hairy crabs."
Western Kitchen: Hunan and Sichuan cuisine is very spicy. "Kung po chicken", "Dandan noodles" and "Mapodoufu" (soybean paste) are their specialties.
Beverages: bottled water or boiled water is recommended for use as tap water is not drinkable. Drinking tea is an essential part of his visit toexperience of Chinese culture. In addition, Maotai (national drink) and Tsingtao, a local beer (like German beer) are consumed.
Excursions: There are many places for sightseeing. The visit of the capital, Beijing scenic Mt. Huangshan, not to mention the glory of the Great Wall of China, China has it all.
Beijing: In the capital, ready to be fascinated by the palaces and temples. Places to visit are: the Summer Palace, Lama Temple, Fragrant HillsPark and Beijing Zoo.
Shanghai: grand mansions, the Oriental Pearl Tower and Shanghai Museum are some places to see who visits this city.
The seven ancient capitals of China are visiting Anyang, Kaifeng, Hangzhou, Luoyang, Xian, Beijing and Nanjing. Ruins and remains are widespread in these areas, with few traces of Genghis Khan, Confucius, Qin Shi Huang (Qin Shi Huang Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum.)
scenic: In the southern part of China orready to be fascinated by the mountains of five years, the Lijiang River in Guilin, along the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River and numerous lakes. Some of the venues include Mount Huangshan in Anhui Province, Huanggoushu Cascade, Stone Forest in Yunnan Province, Mount Emei in Sichuan Province, limestone caves in Guizhou province, on the prairie Mongolia Autonomous Region, and do not forget the trees in the province of Jilin.
Yangtze River Cruise: Cruising on the Yangtze Riveris a wonderful experience.
Take note of the following:
Dressed: A boat has central air conditioning. However, outdoor excursions are definitely on the itinerary. Pack clothes and accessories, as the time of year you go on the cruise. For spring and fall, a raincoat, a sweater and comfortable shoes is ideal. A hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, light cotton clothing, shorts, raincoat and comfortable shoes are good for summer.We recommend that you thick trousers, a thick layer of winter waterproof and windproof. There may be a series of cocktail parties and banquets on board, which formally took place is perfect. However, casual employees are also acceptable.
Drugs to go: You make medicines for fever, diarrhea and colds. Make sure you have sufficient supplies of prescription drugs. In addition, often the medical board.
Features: While cruisingalong the river, passing many villages, the Three Gorges and Three Gorges. Tours on the banks of the "ghost town" of Fengdu or Wanzhou or Shibaozhai also conducted.
Best time of the trip: The best time to take the cruise during spring and fall seasons. The weather is nice, especially in April. However, if you want to cruise in the summer, which lasts from July to September, is ready to face the storms and torrentialThe rains increase the water level. The average January temperature is 10 degrees Celsius (50 F) and July is 30 degrees Celsius (90 F).
More information: Most cruises are from Chongqing to Yichang (downstream) Yichang to Chongqing (upstream). However, Prince Victorian America cruises are from Chongqing to Shanghai, and vice versa.
There are eight vessels in the American cruise lines Victoria Jenna Victoria, Victoria Star, Victoria Rose, Victoria AnnaVictoria Katarina Victoria Prince Victoria Queen Victoria and Express. With the exception of Prince Victoria moves from Chongqing to Shanghai, all other vessels operating between Chongqing and Yichang.
