If you decided an independent China tour without a China travel agency, you have a lot to consider. Before you start your journey, consider the following author-tested tips for planning the perfect China tour.
When and Where to go
China is a vast country with various climates, so that you should choose the right time to visit different parts of China. Usually, it is very cold in winter and hot in summer in north China, while in the south China, the winter is mild and the summer is less hot than that of north China. So from April to November is the best time to visit the north China and you can go to south China all year round.
Clued-up visitors face an infinite choice of alternative settings and activities. There are many old towns such as Ancient Town of Lijiang in Yunnan Province, the ancient city of Pingyao in Shanxi Province, etc. These places enable you to feel ancient Chinese culture and tradition. Wolong Natural Reserve showcases various rare animals such as giant pandas and lesser pandas. If you are lucky, you may come across wild men when visit Shengnongjia National Nature Reserve. Maybe Tibet tour is a favorite for many travel-lovers from home and abroad. But if you don’t best know Tibetan taboos, you easily offend a person. Remember never go to Tibet in winter.
How and what to book
The majority of midrange and upmarket travelers prefer to get all the hard work down by booking through travel agents or travel companies before arriving in China. But as for independent travelers or backpackers, this means you will cost more money. If you are going for the economic routes, it is often much cheaper to arrange everything after arriving with premise that you have consult enough information via internet. Most independent travelers or backpackers choose hostels which is cheap and clean and where you can make friends with other travelers worldwide.
How to bargain
Bargaining is an art in China. However it doesn’t mean you can haggle over price of a good in all shops. Usually you are not allowed to bargain in exclusive shops and supermarkets. If you pick a good, don’t hurry to buy. The same good may be found in other shops with different price. When bargain with shopkeepers, if the price you offer is not accepted, just leave. Shopkeepers often drop price if you start to leave. While the shopkeepers don’t drop the price, it proves that the price you offer is not reasonable and you can try in another shop with reasonable price.
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