CELL PHONES Remaining connected through convenient communication is easy while traveling in China. Although your personal cell phone may not be compatible with Chinas cellular networks, you may want to speak with your service provider prior... View More

With a history of more than 5,000 years, the fundamental principles of traditional Chinese medicine remain prevalent in mainstream medical care throughout East Asia. Although it is considered an alternative form of medicine for western coun... View More

While the Gregorian calendar has been adopted throughout China for standard day-to-day time keeping, the Chinese calendar is still recognized regarding traditional East Asian holidays including Chinese New Year, the Duan Wu Festival, and Mi... View More

Today's China is the result of an evolutionary history dating back nearly 5,000 years. The earliest recorded period of Chinese history begins with the Xia Dynasty during the 21st century BC. More than 20 dynastic periods would come to rule... View More

For centuries calligraphy has remained one of China's treasured traditional arts. The aesthetic expression not only serves as a means of written communication, but also as an artful depiction of ones inner consciousness. The utmost regard w... View More

Auspicious numbers play an important role in Chinese culture. The fortune or lack thereof associated with certain numbers is derived from the word that each number sounds like within the spoken Chinese language. Although it is believed by m... View More

AREA AND ZIP CODES Area codes in China are used to group certain geographical areas, typically differentiated by city. When dialing a fixed line, mobile device, or fax number in a different geographical area you must first dial the area cod... View More

When traveling abroad it is important to take necessary precautions regarding personal safety in order to assure that your travel experience is as smooth and comfortable as possible. You may often find yourself in overwhelmingly foreign ter... View More

Visa applications can be found at your nearest Chinese consulate or online at the Chinese Embassy website. When filling out your application, be sure to answer each question to the best of your knowledge and provide the most accurate inform... View More

Visas vary according to duration, immediate or delayed entry, and number of entries. Double and multiple entry visas allow you to exit the country and return on the same permit, while single entry visas allow you to enter and exit the count... View More