Touring in Beijing can be both intriguing and exciting. There
are large number of travelers can be frustrated when touring in Beijing. Read on to find
some Beijing tour tips to help you get the most out of your Beijing experience.
Weather
Beijing's weather differs greatly between seasons and travelers are advised
to check the weather before departure. Autumn is probably the best season to
visit Beijing, the
temperature is mild and the sun is out a lot.
Communicating
The official language of China is Mandarin Chinese, actually a northern
dialect, and this is what the people of Beijing
speak. Most hotel staff can speak English, so this is not a big problem. But on
the street it may be difficult to communicate. Nowadays most young people are
studying English, so for simple directions and help, you can most likely get
assistance from a younger person.
Business
Hour
Generally, most of the scenic spots in Beijing sell entrance
tickets from 8:00 till 16:00. Some are open much earlier like Temple of Heaven,
Beihai Park,
and Summer Palace. Many early birds in Beijing come to these
parks for morning exercises.
Exchange
Currency
Tourists can exchange traveler's cash at
most banks, and hotels always have a money exchange counter. To change money,
you have to have your passport at hand. Some up-scale hotels will only change
money for their own guests. When you are changing money, don't change too much,
because it is difficult to change back into other currencies.
Internet
Internet cafes' can be easily found along
the streets of Beijing,
and lots of hotels have internet access. If you want to do business via the
internet, chat with family or friends, there are plenty of venues for you to
choose.
Whenever you have any question about your Beijing tour, please
contact us and we will try our best to help you.
