Articles to Read before Planning a Tour to China
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Articles to Read before Planning a Tour to China

By Candice SongUpdated Dec. 27, 2021

Here we showcase our top articles, covering things you should know to help you plan your China tour (sections 1–5), and tips to make your China experience more enjoyable (sections 6–11).

1. Learn About China Fast

The Top Reasons to Visit China — What Makes China Special
10 Books to Read Before Going to China
7 Facts to Help You Learn About China Fast

2. Choose from the Best Places/Sights in China

The 10 Most Popular Tourist Destinations in China
Top 10 Attractions in China
The Most Beautiful Places in China

3. Choose the Most Suitable Time to Go

The Best Times to Visit China
Dates You Should Avoid When Planning a China Tour
8 Mistakes That Will Put You in a Sea of Chinese Tourists

4. Get Detailed Advice on How to Plan Your Trip

How to Plan Your First China Trip
The Top 5 Tips for a First Trip to China
Plan a China Family Tour – 7 Steps to Create a Perfect Trip

5. Decide on Your Travel Style: Private, Group, or Independent

11 Reasons Your China Tour Should Be Private… Not a Group Tour
Traveling Independently in China — How It Differs from in the West

6. Travel Services in China — What to Expect

How to Make the Most of Your Tour Guide
Tipping in China — Things You Need to Know

7. Getting Around China — Transport Made Easier

7 Things to Know Before Riding a Train in China
How to Cross the Road in China ... Safely
7 Top Tips for Biking in China

8. Shopping in China — Great Gifts and How to Buy Them

The Top 10 China Souvenirs to Bring Back Home
Chinese Gift Ideas for Children
China Post — How to Mail Big Buys Home

9. Things to Know When Eating in China

10 Facts You May Not Know About Eating in China
The 8 Most Popular Chinese Dishes You Should Eat
What the Chinese Eat for Breakfast — 10 Popular Local Breakfasts
How a Chinese Meal Is Served
How to Eat in China — Chinese Dining Etiquette

10. Things to Be Careful of in China

10 Things Not to Do in China — Common Blunders
Do's and Don'ts in China — Good Manners
The Top 12 China Holiday Wreckers — Do Your Best to Avoid These!

11. Coping with Chinese Life — How to Adapt

How to Deal with Culture Shock in China Mo re Easily
How to Dress Properly in China
15 Travel Ideas for Christmas Holiday in China 2021Special Moment for Christmas
15 Travel Ideas for Christmas Holiday in China 2021
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