We have never included this object in our author's programs. However, it deserves attention, and we will definitely visit it after the borders are opened.
Jiangsu Province, about 20 kilometers from Xinghua City, 1.5 hours by car from Yangzhou. The park is called Lizhong Water Forest Park or Lizhong Water Forest Park. The park is unusual, like many attractions in China, it is man-made. We all know how the Chinese love to embellish nature. They do it so skillfully that this embellishment harmonizes with its surroundings.
The park is large, 70 hectares of water forest of metasequoias - a genus of coniferous trees of the Cypress family. Tourists move along the water covered with cassava, between large trees on a raft boat. The walk takes 20 minutes. It is home to rare bird species su
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Two types of support:
Permanent support of the group along the entire route - only Russians, rare Chinese.
Inconstant support - we pass the group from one guide to another. For long distances, the group moves without a guide. The guide works only in his province. This option is cheaper.
The difference between a Chinese guide and Russians, Kazakhs, Armenians and other nationalities working in China
A Chinese guide who speaks English.
Support in “your region”. That is, Chinese guides provide support to groups in specific cities. Then the group follows the route and the guides change.
When choosing a Chinese guide, it is worth paying attention to the fact that Russian is not their native language, so they cannot always express themselves beautifully. They can t
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In Beijing, there is a problem with hotels, because I want to be free from unnecessary transportation or transfers, and I want to experience ethnics in comfort. It is difficult to get to hutongs with luggage, and you don't always want to live in skyscrapers - you lose the feeling of China and ethnics.
An interesting historical hotel. It is located between two subway stations. In walking distance to the Temple of Heaven 1.4 km, as well as the famous walking streets of Tsanmen and Liulishan, still good shopping centers at the station Xidan 20 min. walk and walk on hutongs can also be.
The building is from 1918! You can feel the history, the view is attractive with a garden. The hotel is a good 3*** and some sites put 4 stars. In common areas there is a fireplace and ent
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Packing. What to bring. Suitcases and backpacks. The most convenient combination is one large suitcase (not exceeding the sum of the measurements of three sides 158 cm) and a small city backpack for walking. Remember that it is essential to remain mobile. Without problems to move your things from the bus to the hotel, and if traveling through villages, there are hotels without elevator (porters are not everywhere).
Clothes and accessories (we dress according to the “cabbage” rule - in layers).
It is very important to stay mobile and not to take too much. Use the list below for optimal preparation:
Rain protection: umbrella/coat/raincoat or a rain jacket (raincoats can be bought almost everywhere).
Footwear: sturdy sneakers, with non-slip soles, su
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China offers six main transit visas as described below. Using these transit conditions, most travelers can see China unhindered.
240-Hour Visa-Free Transit: Citizens from fifty-four nations, including Brazil, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada, traveling from China to a third country, are able to enter any of the sixty open ports and any of the twenty-four provinces (autonomous regions and municipalities) without a visa, and can remain in authorized visa-free zones without violating the two hundred forty-hour limit.
The 54 countries eligible for transit entry are.
Americas (six countries): Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Mexico, Republic of Chile, United States of America
Europe (forty countries): Albania, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia-Herzegovina,
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Hong Kong welcomes a diverse range of international visitors. Citizens of more than 170 countries and territories may enter visa-free, with permitted stays extending to 180 days based on individual nationality.
Travelers hailing from the US, UK, European Union states, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand generally receive visa-free access for periods ranging from 90 to 180 days. Residents of Albania, Armenia, Cambodia, etc. require a visa to enter Hong Kong. It is imperative that your passport remains valid for a minimum of one to six months following your intended departure date.
A streamlined 10-day visa-free transit policy facilitates onward travel to mainland China.
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The People's Republic of China has recently streamlined its entry regulations for many international travelers. Before commencing travel arrangements, it is imperative to ascertain visa eligibility.
Visa-Free Entry Determination:
China's updated policies grant visa-free access to nationals of select countries, including but not limited to the United States, the United Kingdom, Singapore, Australia, and New Zealand, contingent upon fulfillment of specific criteria.
Thirty-Day Visa-Free Policy:
A thirty-day visa-free entry policy is currently in effect for citizens of numerous countries until the conclusion of 2025. This unilateral policy extends to the following:
Europe: Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Eston
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