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Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the Great Wall of China?
The sum of all of its walls and branches is approximately estimated to span an incredible 13,171 miles across China.
What is the currency in China?
The official currency of China is the Renminbi – often referred to locally and internationally as the yuan. ATMS are in abundance here, but it’s worth noting some ATMs have limits on what you can draw out in a single usage.
What is authentic Chinese food like?
Authentic Chinese food differs greatly from the often greasy and unhealthy likes on offer in the UK and North America. As you would expect, it varies greatly depending on region, ranging from the savoury and often crispy cuisine of Shangdong and the spicy and bold flavours of Sichuan-style cooking, to the sweet and rich seasoning of Cantonese cooking. Westerners will find that most Chinese restaurants outside of China tend to specialise in Cantonese food, which is why many travellers mistakenly expect primarily Cantonese dishes on their visit to China.
China is an exuberant and fascinating country, brimming with timeless customs and traditions, while simultaneously being at the forefront of modern technology and invention – there is always something exciting to do or see in this expansive cultural gem of the Far East.
Why you’ll love China…
• Hiking up the winding Great Wall of China
• Witnessing a Giant Panda up close in Chengdu Panda Base
• Cruising down the might Yangtze River
• Admiring the architectural variety of Shanghai’s The Bund
• Marvelling at the Terracotta Army of Xi’an
• Discovering the historic Forbidden City
• Dine in style in the 468m high Oriental Pearl Tower
• Immerse yourself in the history of China’s people at Tiananmen Square
• Look out across the shimmering Victoria Harbour at Hong Kong
• Tucking in to authentic Chinese cuisine such as Beijing’s famed Peking Duck
• Delve deep into the vibrant multi-coloured lights Reed Flute Caves
Did you know?
• Legend has it that tea was first discovered in China 5000 years ago, by accident. By chance, a tea leaf blew into Emperor Shen Nung’s boiled water. Intrigued by the colour and aroma of the water, he enjoyed the pleasant taste, and so began the drinking of tea.
• The mortar used to bind the bricks that formed The Great Wall of China was made with sticky rice, and many of the 40,000 workers that died during the construction of it were actually buried inside it.
• Over 30 million people in China live in cave dwellings, known as yaodongs – more than the entire population of Australia combined.
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