Useful tips for those traveling to China

You don't need a visa to travel to China. We found that out. So what else do you need to know before traveling to China? Save these tips and send them to your friends so that your trip to China is more comfortable.

★ There are direct flights from Baku to China, for example, to Beijing or Guangzhou.
★ Most of the population does not speak English or Russian. Keep Google Translate handy.
★ WhatsApp, Facebook, and Google are blocked in China. So, prepare a VPN before you go. Or you can use the WeChat application.
★ Buying a local SIM card will be a great help. It can be difficult to find wifi, especially if you go outside the big cities. Download offline maps in advance.
★ April-May and September-October are ideal times to travel to China. The rest of the months are either too hot, too cold, or too humid.
★ It is not advisable to travel to China during the Chinese New Year and Golden Week holidays, as airports and major tourist attractions are completely packed.
★ Chinese cuisine can be unpredictable for our stomachs. If you have allergies or gastrointestinal problems, try to stay away from street food. The most famous dish of the local cuisine is, of course, Peking duck. There are also plenty of kebabs and pastries.
★ Buy bottled water at the market. It is not recommended to drink tap water.
★ The local currency is the Chinese yuan (another name is renminbi). Code – CNY or ¥. Local coins are called tsiao and fín. 1 yuan is 24 cents.