going abroad to CHINA?

Question

i'm planning on studying abroad in China next year. It's only my 2nd year in chinese class but i need to know from natives, or people that know or have been there....what is a must that i must do? like go here or go there? or EAT THIS! don't forget to buy this and bring it back home cause u won't find it anywhere else... TRY THIS...etc. serious answers please....oh ya i'm going specifically to Beijing thats where the school is...so i have the peking kao ya, dumplings, baozi, what else? no characters please- i might not understand and then end up with another puzzle

any warnings- things u must not do...u know like when u were a kid and ur mom said don't do that (other than simple stuff that i already know like - pointing fingers, let them speak and listen, don't interrupt elders, or be annoying, etc.)

Answer 1

Okay. Do not brush your teeth in tap water until you have been there for a few weeks and then, don't swallow the water. Water is the real problem everywhere, so if you want ice in a drink, ask if it's from bottled water. If not, say no. Don't eat salads washed in tap water.
Go and walk on the Great Wall of China; there are 2 places to do that in Beijing, either is good.
Go to the pearl market by the Temple of Heaven and buy lots of silk stuff and pearls to bring home. Everything is so very cheap.
Take a trip to Xi'an to see the terracotta army. If you have the money, do a trip on the Yangze from Wuhan to Chongqing, but not on a boat for natives...that will be horrible.
Try not to need a public loo.
Be prepared to have people stand VERY close and to have no idea of personal space. And take a camera to record the most wonderful signs you will find, like, 'Please ensure your car is licked.'
But go with an open mind and you will have the most wonderful time of your life. It is a fabulous country and you can make wonderful friends.

Answer 2

Actually, you don't need to worry too much. As soon as you get your paper work done, you can come to China, like you travel to another city. You can find anything you need here. You just need to practice your Chinese, and pack some personal stuff. Then you're on your way. Here is an article about study visa in China http://knows.jongo.com/res/article/12362

Answer 3

Hard to say. Different culture has different taboos, some of which might be very little things. Maybe I can help you a little bit or at least give you some advice. You can contact me by email on leave me a message on my 360 page:) (Just click my nickname you'll see how to email me and visit my 360 page)

Wish you a great trip in China~~

Answer 4

in the present day, there is not any way that i ought to flow to the united states of a, no longer with each of the terrorist threats occurring in the present day, come to imagine about it, i'd not get on a airplane and flow everywhere, yet when I had to i ought to chosen China. good success.

Answer 5

Practice squatting!!! Most toilets are porcelain holes, not Western style. You want to have good balance when using these things because it is the one place you do not want to fall over in. Don't worry...they are quite easy to use once you get your balance ;)

Answer 6

Always carry a little package of tissues around with you. Most toilets do not have toilet paper.
I also always carry a package of sanitizing wipes. They're good for wiping off your hands (bc most restrooms don't have soap either).