When going on vacation to the Celestial Empire, you should know about some traditions of this eastern country
China is an amazing country, and even now, during the international crisis, the economy of this country is growing at a huge pace, and the tourism industry is developing. China has many wonderful places that any tourist would find interesting to visit.
These are, first of all, the major cities of the country – Beijing, Shanghai and others, where various architectural styles are amazingly combined, where small buildings built long ago are located next to modern skyscrapers. In the suburbs of the cities are famous Chinese monasteries. No matter which city a tourist goes to, there is always somewhere to go and something to see.
Many go to the Celestial Empire for the famous Chinese fairs. In general, the country has a huge selection of various stores, boutiques, shopping centers, and markets. It is useful for a tourist to know that in China it is customary to bargain almost everywhere.
There are only a few places where there are fixed prices for goods – these are a Chinese supermarket or a boutique with the latest fashion novelties. In all other retail outlets and especially in markets, a tourist can achieve a price reduction several times.
Every tourist will notice that Chinese cities are very noisy. Everywhere you can meet shouting and even singing people. If you hope to rent a car in China, then do not harbor false illusions. International driver's licenses are not valid here, and only a true Chinese can drive on Chinese streets; drivers honk everywhere and do not yield to pedestrians.
In this country, kisses and hugs are not customary when meeting; they greet each other with a slight bow, folding their hands on their chest. Chinese cuisine is very diverse, but unusual food can cause stomach upset, so you should not overindulge in unfamiliar dishes. There are many establishments where you can sit in a cozy atmosphere, watch a tea ceremony, and drink Chinese green tea. But in China you can find many restaurants, cafes and other catering establishments with cuisines more familiar to Europeans.
You should not take valuables with you when walking through Chinese streets – there are too many thieves. Before leaving, take a business card of the hotel where you are staying. Just in case you get lost, you can show the card to city residents, who will gladly help you. The Chinese are very hospitable, but few of them speak foreign languages, so you need to ensure that the inscriptions on the card are in Chinese.