How do I prepare for a trip to China?
Arrange Well in Advance
- Passport and visa(s) or travel documents.
- Foreign currency of your destination country.
- Credit cards.
- Travelers checks or ATM card.
- Insurance cover: trip cancellation/medical/travel.
- Photocopies of documentation.
- Medical check, doctor’s notes for medication, vaccinations.
What should you not do when traveling to China?
10 Things Not to Do in China
- Don’t Talk about Uncomfortable or Politically Sensitive Topics.
- Don’t Disrespect the Customs of Minority Groups and Temples.
- Don’t Make Close Personal Contact, Such as a Hug or Kiss.
- Don’t Expect Interpersonal Communications to Be the Same.
- Don’t Forget Your Manners When Using Chopsticks.
What should I pay attention to when traveling to China?
Essentials include passport (and visa), enough money (or a card to withdraw it), enough of the right clothes (check out the weather), and any medication you need (you may need a translated doctor’s note to get it through customs).
What should you not say in China?
In China, you can’t say these words
- Winnie the Pooh (小熊维尼) — Chinese internet users use images of Winnie the Pooh to represent President Xi Jinping.
- Baozi (包子) — Steamed bun.
- Dalai Lama (达赖喇嘛) — The Tibetan leader in exile.
- Tibet Independence (西藏独立) — Talking about independence for Tibet is forbidden.
What can’t you say in China?
Is China safe for white tourists?
China on the whole is extremely safe. Crime against foreigners is rare, and violent crime, and incidents such as mugging and rape, against foreigners is extremely rare.
What Internet is banned in China?
Most international social media and messaging platforms are blocked in China, including Facebook, WhatsApp, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Telegram, Snapchat, Line, and Pinterest, among others.
What are banned in China?
Table of high-ranking websites blocked in mainland China
Website | Domain | Duration of blockage |
---|---|---|
SoundCloud | soundcloud.com | 2013, September to unknown |
Snapchat | snapchat.com | Unknown–present |
Dropbox | dropbox.com | 2010, May to 2014, February; 2014, June to present |
Pornhub | pornhub.com | 2012, May to 2016, April |