A Fun Ti Carnival is best described as the Chinese equivalent of dinner theater. As the wait staff brings endless dishes to your enormous beer hall style table, the stage provides belly dancers, musicians, and enthusiastic crowd participation for entertainment. The restaurant is run by native Ulghur people from the Xinjiang province, which is located […]

“What vaccinations, immunizations and physical examinations are required for visiting China?”
Unless you are staying in China for longer than a year on a work related or university study program, there are no specific immunizations or proof of health required when entering China. Persons known to have AIDS, syphilis, tuberculosis, leprosy, mental disorders or known contagious […]

“What travel documents do I need to visit China and how do I get them?”
Traveling to most countries requires a valid Passport. For travel to anywhere in China, it is required your passport be valid for at least 6 more months following your application for a Chinese visa. You are also required to have at […]

“Can use my credit card in China? Are there any hidden fees for buying stuff with credit card in another country?”
The short answer is, yes, you can use your credit card in China.
Hotels and restaurants tied to hotels make it easy to use your credit card for payment. Credit card companies typically charge some […]

In my search for the perfect sight-seeing hotel in Beijing, I had four primary criteria:
Price - needed to be affordable while still providing standard comforts
Location - needed to offer easy access to popular tourist destinations in Beijing
Transportation - easy to get to public transit
Internet Access - high-speed Internet is a must for me.
The NOVOTEL Xinqiao […]