China tips

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Contact lenses

If you wear monthly contact lenses, consider switching to dailies for travelling, as you won't need to carry cleaning fluid, and if you lose or break them it's not such a problem. Take a pair of glasses as back-up though..

By Chris67.

Getting by hassle-free

Learn the key phrase “bu yao”, meaning “don’t want”. This will become a set response to the numerous “hello bamboo?”; “hello bicycle?”; and even “hello banana?” invitations you will hear on an annoyingly frequent basis.

By sunflowerpetrov.

Keep track of travel rewards

Check out Travel Companion for iPhone to track your frequent flyer mileage and other travel loyalty rewards: http://www.travelcompanionapp.com/

By ashleydb.

Put a sock in it!

Take a spare sock or two with you either when travelling or on holiday. They make great sunglasses cases, small bags for bits and pieces, purses etc. I keep my camera in one to protect it from scatches.

By BelindaClarke.

Templeside House

If ever in Beijing, get in touch with Bobby and stay here in the Hutong, real cheap and the tours they organise are good value - our guide yoyo was a hoot.

By Alan.Stott.

Tiger Leaping Gorge closed? No problem!

If you're heading to Yunnan and planning to do the fantastic mini-trek at Tiger Leaping Gorge (from the jumping off point of Lijiang), you are likely to hear many differing reports regarding the route's condition, and whether it is open to tourists. ...

By neeway2000.

Use Plastic Bags for Plugs

If you find yourself with a sink but no plug, line the basin with a plastic bag - it should hold water for long enought to wash yourself or your clothes.

By voyager.

Exam Pencil Cases - perfect for taking liquids on flights

When you fly, the clear bag you put your liquids etc in must be resealable - I have found the perfect solution - pencil cases! The clear ones made for use in exams are ideal and cost less than 50 pence.

By voyager.

China train travel

If travelling by train in China, it's important to know that you can't book tickets for journeys that don't start in the city you're currently in. Say you're in Shanghai, you can only actually purchase tickets from Shanghai and not, for example, from...

By RealTravelEditor.

A Trans-Siberian shower

Unless you are travelling first class, compartments will have no showers.

It is advisable to take a short length of hosepipe with you to attach to the sink's tap to have a shower.

A hole in the floor acts as a drain, so...

By markgilbey.

Communicating in China

China is English crazy: all the young are learning English. Actually, it’s part of the governments five year plan. But the older generation does not speak much English so when travelling in China you will need to communicate in Chinese. Usually in...

By Peter_Gyulay.

Don't forget the Sauce

Don't forget the dipping sauce! Dumplings, both boiled and steamed, ravioli like or in a bun form, are a major staple of the Chinese diet. Eat them for breakfast or eat them for a snack. Get a bowl of seaweed soup or wonton (huntun) soup to round...

By eringreen14.

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