China Travel Guide: Everything You Need to Know about the Culture, Lifestyle & Most Interesting Cities to Visit

By Dan Marson

Unlock the secrets of China's rich history, vibrant culture, and captivating cities with this comprehensive China Travel Guide. Written by an expert with over 10 years of firsthand experience living, teaching, and immersing in the wonders of China, this guide is a must-have for travelers, students, business owners, and future expats alike.
With a keen focus on the fascinating Chinese culture and language, this guide provides you with all the essential information you need to navigate this enchanting country. Delve into the depths of ancient traditions, learn the nuances of Mandarin, and gain insider tips on etiquette and customs. From the majestic Great Wall to the bustling streets of Shanghai, unearth the most captivating cities and hidden gems that China has to offer.
Key Features:

- Captivating Cities: Explore the most vibrant and historically significant cities in China, including Beijing, Shanghai, Xi'an, and Chengdu, each with its own unique allure.

- Insider Recommendations: Benefit from insider recommendations and local secrets, ensuring you make the most of your travel experience and uncover hidden treasures off the beaten path.

- Practical Advice: Overcome potential challenges with practical advice on transportation, accommodation, safety, and more, making your trip worry-free and seamless.

- Cultural Etiquette: Navigate Chinese etiquette with ease and confidence, fostering meaningful connections with locals and embracing a deeper cultural understanding.
Whether you're planning a vacation, embarking on a study abroad program, or venturing into the world of business in China, this comprehensive guide is your essential companion. Let this captivating journey through China's rich tapestry of history, culture, and hidden treasures inspire you to create unforgettable memories. Buy now and embark on the adventure of a lifetime!

• Language: English
• Publisher: 22 Lions
• Release date: Jul 10, 2017

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China Travel Guide: Everything You Need to Know about the Culture, Lifestyle & Most Interesting Cities to Visit

Copyright © Dan Marson, 2017 (1st Ed.) All Rights Reserved.

Cover Photo © By clf5102555 Via Pixabay CC0.

Published by 22 Lions

Introduction

After living in China for over 10 years of my life, teaching, learning Kung Fu, and sharing experiences with the locals, I have collected a huge amount of information about the people and the culture, as well as the wonderful and unique cities of this very special country. This book describes the most important information you need to know about China, with a special emphasis on the culture and the language. It will help you a lot, either you’re a traveler, a student, a business owner, or a future worker in this country, just as it has been useful to me and many other foreigners I have encountered during the many years I lived in China.

Cultural Insights

I always try to take the best of my experiences. In China, I learned more about being practical, self-sufficient and determined. These 3 attributes are very uncommon in the European culture. Besides, the best lessons are never seen and can't be found in pictures.

Another important lesson learned is related to perspective, or how others see us and how we can learn from it. For example, in China, a Teacher that can DJ is cool, but in my country is a shame, and I've lost jobs and students I was tutoring because of that, and also because I was famous for performing in rave parties. It's also amazing how 100 euros can be spent in a week in any European country, but feed me for an entire month in China, or the fact that being a foreigner in the Philippines is always equivalent to being very rich, but in India you can actually experience a rich lifestyle with what in most countries can't be called above the average. Again, experiences that can't be put into words, but are extremely valuable.

Maybe now, I'll experience my past from a new perspective, to learn something different as well, before the next step is taken. You see, it’s relatively easy to predict the future once we realize how life leads us towards our most needed lessons. 

Many young entrepreneurs found their way in China. You need merely 500 yuan in China or as nearly as nothing to start one, as the government doesn’t care about little illegal businesses. That’s an advantage for a startup. However, once your business becomes profitable, the government can take everything from you with any excuse. Any injustice practiced by Communists is seen as legal in China. The Chinese also look at the whole world when doing business and can travel to the most unknown places if seeing a good opportunity there. Nonetheless, China exports cheap products and imports what they lack – food and materials. Brasil, for example, exports what china needs the most – soy and rice.

China doesn’t focus on the path to success as many other countries, but instead on the source, and that’s why they send their people to other countries to do such business directly through the millions of Chinese chain stores, and also sends entire companies to Africa to maximize internal revenue. And yet, you barely see Chinese enjoying their life abroad because it’s not part of their culture to do that. Chinese save as much as possible to invest in the future, i.e., their personal business investments, buying a house, etc. Chinese put all they have in the bank. And it’s not surprising to see the same trend in relationships, as Chinese women choose either rich men or intelligent men, that have the potential to become wealthy.

Their eyes are always in the future. And that’s why Chinese can destroy old places and houses, and forget their past to build a better and modern building on