Can you tell me about Mainland Chaina???

Question

i will go to china next week but does anyone have experince it safe or not,if not how to do. Thanks !!

Answer 1

I spent seven months teaching in China last year and one month travelling, from Hong Kong to Beijing, by buses and trains. Though I never felt threatened as such, I did get myself into some situations that could have got sticky. Bus and train stations are places where
particular vigilance is required. Be alert to pick-pockets and bag snatchers, and if you are wanting directions or assistance, seek it from those who you can be confident are not going to take advantage of you. Just because some one offering help may be an attractive young woman with a child, it does not preclude her from being part of a team. But don't let this put you off accepting every ones offer of help. Of the three or four who tried to take me for a ride, there would have be a hundred who went out of their way to help with no thought of gain for themselves. Most,especially students, (learn to identify them) just want the opportunity to practice their English. Carry a note book and get people to write things down in Chinese, with your own translation or you will forget what it refers to, so that you can show it to someone else further down the road etc. When you get some one helpful, get a collection of useful requests in your note book, such as "I want to go to the train station", and then you can just show it when needed. Know how much to expect to pay for a taxi. They are cheap, ie., in my city of residence, Fuzhou, seven yuan - about US$1, will get you anywhere in a two mile radius. But arriving back in town at the railway station I had one prick take me for a raw tourist and tried to charge me 55yuan. There is lots more I could say but suffice with this and if you want to ask anything else, don't hesitate to contact me. I am a male New Zealander of advancing years and am at present looking for another teaching job in China. Good luck in your travels.

Answer 2

Probably better not to go alone, but if you do, try to get a guide, at least. Don't think the country is that dangerous but you might get lost instead! If you don't know Chinese you could have a hard time by yourself, unless you stay in a hotel in Beijing--in a nice hotel in Beijing they should be able to help you get taxis and stuff like that, using English. Good luck! If you have any more specific questions, I'd be happy to help. I've been to mainland China twice.

Answer 3

Stay on the beaten path. China can be very confusing if you don't speak the language. And getting lost is awful (good luck finding a cab or using the public transportation). I found most people were extremely friendly in the areas used to tourists but they were very suspicious if you were in an area that was not.
We took a midnight walk from our hotel down to the river and realized we were being followed by the police. They explained that they were there to insure our safety....

Answer 4

Mainland China (Simplified Chinese: 中国大陆; Traditional Chinese: 中國大陸; pinyin: Zhōnggúo Dàlù; literally "The Chinese Massive Landmass or Continental China") is an informal geographical term which is usually synonymous with the area currently administered by the People's Republic of China (PRC); however, it usually excludes the two special administrative regions administered by the People's Republic of China: Hong Kong and Macau, which are governed under the "one country, two systems" policy and have a high degree of autonomy. The term is almost always used in the context of distinguishing Mainland China from Taiwan and other islands administered by the Republic of China (ROC): Penghu, Quemoy, and Matsu islands, as well as the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau.

"Mainland China" (Zhōngguó dàlù) or simply ("the Mainland") is widely used by Chinese on both sides of the Taiwan Strait and in overseas Chinese communities. This term is neutral toward the political status of Taiwan, Republic of China and implies an existence or extension of the political administration of China beyond the mainland (i.e. to Taiwan). This connotation of a broader China without specifiying which China, the PRC or the ROC, and how many Chinas, One China or otherwise, enables Chinese from all around the world to refer to the Chinese mainland without triggering political differences. However, "Mainland China" is rarely used by those in Taiwan who support independence of Taiwan from China (both the People's Republic of China and the Republic of China).

Answer 5

china is a fascinating place with a lot of cultural and scenic wonders( both man made and natural). very rapid development unlike other communist countries(cuba and north korea), which you would say are in a time warp. they said that the national bird of china is the crane(i.e. the construction tower crane). as in most places, always be careful and be aware of going to unsavory places. stick to tourist places where security is high. be careful about karoake bars(a lot of girls will ask you to table with them and they order drinks like x o cognac with a price of 12 dollars. what you will not know that the 12 dollars is per ounce and a glass of cognac xo will come to ten ounces).

Answer 6

if u never went to china and doesn't look chinese or doesn't speak chinses u in tought luck, unless u going big city then u ok i suggest take tour still don't go alone, china crime rate is rising quitkly... due to increa unemploy, alot poor class remain in china eventhoguth ethere' many new middle class. u had to understand what u in in one month in u.s. might be worth them 1 year of wage. go solo never good in any foreign country unless u are mid age adult, some expereise basic langauge skills is a must, get u self a dictionary or electronic one, i suggest.