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China Travel Advice

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Climb the great wall of China, discover the impressive colonial shanghai or the grandeur of bejing. In such a vast country it is easy to sidestep the beaten tourist trail in favour of the stunning countryside - spectacular lakes, mountains and wildlife; including pandas and and monkeys! Few people will disagree that in the next decade or two China will be among the worlds top nations, take the opportunity to experience China as it is now a great balance of tradition, commerce, communism and history! 

China Fact File


Flag of China Capital: Beijing
Currency: Yuan (CYN)

Languages: Chinese
Main religions: Buddhism, Taoism, Islamic, Catholicism and Protestantism
UK visa requirements: 30 day tourist visa (approx £30)
Time difference from UK: GMT +8hours
Temperature range in Bejing: 13-31C

China Travel Advice


Month

Average Temperature
(at minimum)

Average Temperature
(at maximum)

Relative
humidity(am)

Relative
humidity(pm)

Average precipitation
(mm)

January

13

18

77

66

33

February

13

17

82

73

46

March

16

19

84

74

74

April

19

24

87

77

137

May

23

28

87

78

292

June

26

29

86

77

394

July

26

31

87

77

381

August

26

31

87

77

367

September

25

29

83

72

257

October

23

27

75

63

114

November

18

23

73

60

43

December

15

20

74

63

31


Map of China

Real Gap's China Highlights

The city of Beijing
Beijing is bursting with sights to see, delicacies to taste and people to meet. There are numerous temples, and markets to explore - one of the best is the Temple of Heaven, which showcases the best of China's religious architecture. Beijing is also home to some of the most well known sights for example the Forbidden City, Tianneman Square and it's close enough to visit The Great Wall. Our China Experience Programme atkes you to a combination of China's most well known sights, it's a brilliant and easy way to see the best of China.

Shanghai
Shanghai is one of the finest examples of east meets west, traditional Chinese houses mixed with European modernity. It encompasses bustling markets, squares, temples, parks and shopping, there is so much to see. One of the best ways to explore the real Shanghai is to take part in the China Schools Sports Programme and work as a sports coach assistant.

Hainan
Is known in many parts as the 'Oriental Hawaii', spectacular beaches and beautiful sunshine, Hainan is the second largest ocean island. Our Teach and Travel China programme is designed to give you an introduction to the Chinese culture, language and an opportunity to teach English to students who are keen to learn, particularly from a native English speaker.

The Martial Arts Programme offers one of the best environments in the world to learn more about Shaolin Kung Fu a historic martial art. Based at the foot of the Kunyu Mountains, East China, you will study directly from some of the best Shaolin trained Masters found in China! Take time out to do something original.

Click here for our full range of China programmes.

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