China is a world unto itself. Head to Beijing to check out the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Tiananmen Square and exotic food markets. Take a side trip to the Great Wall of China. Visit the pandas in Chengdu. Bring your credit card for all the shopping in Shanghai. Sail the historic Victoria Harbour in Hong Kong. Culture shock is high, so always have a local guide as well as a translator at the ready.
The currency in mainland China is the yuan. The currency in Hong Kong is the Hong Kong Dollar (HKD).
Languages are Mandarin and Cantonese.
When to visit China:
- High Season: May to August
- Shoulder: February to April, September to October
- Low Season: November to February
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