Where to go? Destinations China

Welcome to the country of 'tea and dragon'!

Nearly 10 hours flight from Paris to Beijing, but the trip is worth it! An exhilarating adventure. The power of attraction, the history and the mysteries of this once distant country are now within reach, as are its cities and numerous provinces. If Yunnan in Jiangsu, the technical progress is developed even in the countryside, in Pingyao, Dali and other small cities of the interior, one still finds the characteristics and the charms of ancient China. This vast country preserves incredible historical and artistic treasures. North and Beijing, the famous Great Wall, but also the Forbidden City, museums and ancient temples. In the center, one can discover the buried army of Xi'an, and it is a secret and poetic China that one finds in the gardens of Suzhou or further south, on the banks of the Li river.

You will love :

  • Visit Beijing, synthesis of China, its famous wall and its past of great imperial city.
  • Stroll through the Forbidden City, former residence of the emperor with its innumerable palaces and huge courtyards.
  • See the Tiger Leaping Gorge, so spectacular with its vertical walls that are considered the deepest gorge in China.
  • Get lost in the Shilin Stone Forest, a marvel of Yunnan's natural heritage and Unesco World Heritage Site.
  • Admire the buried army of the first Qin Emperor, terracotta statues of 22 centuries, one of the most amazing sights in the world.
  • Furrow the Sichuan region, one of the greatest biodiversity of China, its alpine forests, its Buddhist and Taoist traditions, its gastronomy and its tea houses.
  • And especially taste the Chinese cuisine, sweet or spicy, it remains different, tasty and captivating

What to do in China?

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Before getting in China

  • Infos
  • Driving
  • Languages
  • Security level

    Niveau: 2. Show great caution.

    Visa and passport

    See Embassy recommendations

    Vaccines and health

    Depending on the region and duration of your stay, you should protect yourself against: Yellow fever, Hépatithe A, Japanese encephalitis, Hépatithe A, B Hépathite, Rage, Typohoide, Malaria

    Currency / Exchange rate

    Currrency : Yuan Renminbi (CNY)
    Rate on 16/10/2017
    USD = 6.461 CNY
    CNY = 0.155 USD

    Electrical outlets

    Voltage : 220 V
    Frequency : 50 Hz
    Plug : Type A / C / I
    Power outlet : Type A / C / I

    Local time / Capital

    Beijing
    GMT+08:00

    Road infrastructure

    The country has a good road infrastructure. You will not have unpleasant surprises.

    Driving direction

    Driving is on the right.

    Renting an SUV / 4x4?

    To enjoy your stay and explore all areas, we recommend to rent a 4x4

    Speed limitations

    In town : Inconnue. Out of town : Inconnue. Check for road signs.

    Alcohol

    Unexperienced drivers : 0.02 g/dl. Experienced drivers : 0.02 g/dl. For your own safety, you should not drink. (Regulations evolve quickly, find out before driving)

    English level

    Depending on the region, it will be difficult to be understood but don't worry the tourism staff is often bilingual.

    Spoken languages

    Standard Chinese or Mandarin (Official)

    Phone code

    86

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