From the Great Wall and the Forbidden City in Beijing, down south to the famous Pearl River and over-the-top White Swan Hotel, China is like another world to a Westerner. With cultural disparities unlike those among western countries to foods unlike those we know commonly, be prepared for a trip like no other with this sampling of China interesting facts. We found the Chinese people warm and friendly, despite our cultural and language differences.
One of the China interesting facts is that preparation to travel into the country takes more time, perhaps, than to enter most countries. One must obtain a visa for Chinese travel in any one of these Chinese embassies in the United States: Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, New York City, San Francisco, or Washington, DC. You must also have proper immunizations (these can be had at your local hospital), some months in advance.
The country occupies a huge land mass and has a large population, but with careful planning you can see much in condensed areas if you choose well. Here are some samples of China interesting facts that may help you start planning your travel agenda.
Beijing is a large city that is not difficult to navigate on a group tour. Within walks of each other are the public entrances to the Great Wall of China; the Forbidden City; and Tiananmen Square. A walk on the Great Wall gives one the idea that it may go on forever. The structure is huge and seems meant for hellos to groups of sight-seeing and uniform-clad Chinese school children.
Another of the China interesting facts is how the Forbidden City, also over-sized and depicting the times of the great emperors, magnifies the impression one gets from the majestic Great Wall. Everything in the city seems larger than life, encrusted in red lacquer and gold. The buildings and courtyards depict an era of dominance and opulence. To walk in the steps of ancients here transports one in history and certainly in culture.
South of Beijing in China lays the city of Guangzhou. One of the China interesting facts about Guangzhou is the variety of its architecture, which is like a trip through the ages from building to building. Here you may see city elders performing Tai Chi in the city park early in the morning. Another of the China interesting facts
about Guangzhou is that it is home to the famous White Swan Hotel, with its clear view of the Pearl River. The multi-story lobby of the hotel is a diorama of nature brought indoors, complete with a large waterfall that cascades over rocks.
There are too many China interesting facts to mention here with respect to travel. Use a reputable travel agent when you plan your trip and know what to expect in cultural differences especially. Carry with you at all times your identification papers and passport. If you can, book a trip with a group and tour guide. And expect the unexpected.
