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Useful and Emergency Phone Numbers
A short list of the most useful phone numbers in China including emergency phone numbers. Just don’t expet them to speak English.
Emergency
110 Police
119 Fire
120 Ambulance
122 Traffic Police
A short list of the most useful phone numbers in China including emergency phone numbers. Just don’t expet them to speak English.
Emergency
110 Police
119 Fire
120 Ambulance
122 Traffic Police
Other
114 Local Telephone Number Inquiry. To inquire for another city dial the area code of that city first.
12117 Time Inquiry
96121 or 12121 Weather Forecast
11185 Mail Inquiries
Phone Companies
10000 China Telecom, Xiaolingtong (中国电信, 小灵通)
10010 China Unicom (Liantong, 联通)
10086 China Mobile (Yidong, 移动) Talk to a person or Automatic.
Access for people with physical disabilities
It would be very hard for people with physical disabilities to travel in China without help.
...It would be very hard for people with physical disabilities to travel in China without help.
Subways and train stations often require you to walk up and down long staircases. Also, buses and long-distance trains most likely will not have wheel chair access.
If you need information from a hotel or restaurant about their access for people with physical disabilities ask them specific questions. Do not take anything for granted.
It is standard for sidewalks in cities to have strips with raised bumps that are meant to help people with vision disabilities navigate. It is unfortunate that these are rarely maintained. The strips might lead straight into a pole or a pile of garbage.
Health
Here’s a few general health tips. Of course, you should check with your doctor before travelling.
Hospitals
...Here’s a few general health tips. Of course, you should check with your doctor before travelling.
Hospitals
Hospitals in large cities are fairly modern. Large cities should have an English speaking doctor or even a special division of the hospital devoted to foreigners.
Medical Insurance
Check with a few medical insurance providers to try to find the best medical insurance deal for your needs. Prices and coverage varies widely from one country to another. You could also bring a copy of your medical record with you.
Prescription Medicines
Make sure to take a sufficient amount of any prescription medicines that you need for your trip. If you are living in China or are going to be there for a long time then plan ahead of time to make sure your medicine is available. Remember to keep medicines in their original labeled containers and keep a copy of your prescription. This ensures that you will not get hassled at customs and it will be easier for you to get your prescription medicine in China if needed.
Non-Prescription Medicines
You may also consider bringing some medicine such as diarhea medicine, digestive tablets, cold medicine and pills for headaches. To put it in non-medical terms, foreigners may experience "shuǐ tǔ bù fú" (水土不服) which means they are "not used to the water and earth" of China.
Shots and Vaccines
No vaccinations are currently required to enter China. However, you should check with your local health agency before travel and take what they recommend. The vaccines required may vary based on what country you are from and the previous vaccines you have been given.
No vaccinations are currently required to enter China. However, you should check with your local health agency before travel and take what they recommend. The vaccines required may vary based on what country you are from and the previous vaccines you have been given.
Water
Tap water is not drinkable straight from the tap. If you do drink water straight from the tap you are likely to get diarrhea. The tap water is safe enough to brush your teeth and shower in. Just try not to swallow.
Tap water is not drinkable straight from the tap. If you do drink water straight from the tap you are likely to get diarrhea. The tap water is safe enough to brush your teeth and shower in. Just try not to swallow.
Chinese people often boil the water to kill the bacteria and then drink it. However, it is safest to buy bottled water from a reputable company such as Nongfu Springs. Avoid water jugs (the large water cooler type). There have been many cases of contaminated water being sold in sealed water jugs.
Smoking
Smoking is very common and can be hard to get away from. There are no non-smoking sections in almost all restaurants. Chinese people often do not pay attention to non-smoking signs either. Chinese men may be pushy in offering cigarettes to other men but it is not rude to refuse a cigarette.
Smoking
Smoking is very common and can be hard to get away from. There are no non-smoking sections in almost all restaurants. Chinese people often do not pay attention to non-smoking signs either. Chinese men may be pushy in offering cigarettes to other men but it is not rude to refuse a cigarette.
Pollution
Air pollution is a huge problem in the larger cities and even a problem in the small and medium sized cities. (Keep in mind that a “small city” in China has about 1 million people and a “medium city” has about 3 to 8 million people). Unfortunately this is a problem for which there is no easy fix. Some people wear masks.
High Altitudes
People with high blood pressure or other health problems should avoid the parts of China with high altitudes. These parts are in Western China and include Tibet (Xizang), Xinjiang, Yunan and Sichuan.
Links
US government health advice for travel in China
Health and other safety information for Canadians travelling to China
World Health Organization - China
Links
US government health advice for travel in China
Health and other safety information for Canadians travelling to China
World Health Organization - China
Top Jiangsu Province Tours
$40 Per Day
Nanjing nightlife tours - Bar crawling
In recent years Nanjing’s nightlife scene has undoubtedly changed for the better. The 1912 bar district is a common place to start a tour of Nanjing’s nightlife as it features Nanjing’s largest concentration of bars and clubs. Besides 1912, bars, pubs, clubs, karaokes, restaurants and not-so-mentionable locales are dispersed across the city, especially near Xinjiekou and close to the student population.
...Read moreIn recent years Nanjing’s nightlife scene has undoubtedly changed for the better. The 1912 bar district is a common place to start a tour of Nanjing’s nightlife as it features Nanjing’s largest concentration of bars and clubs. Besides 1912, bars, pubs, clubs, karaokes, restaurants and not-so-mentionable locales are dispersed across the city, especially near Xinjiekou and close to the student population.
Nail Jazz Bar is a light bar with good Jazz muisc, live sometimes, they have over 50 kinds of imported beer from all over the World, the Draft beer Hoegaarden is with special roam and taste, for lady, here have over 100 cocktail to choose, lovely and enjoyable. The price here is quite as other bars, short cocktail for 28 Yuan, long drink cocktail for 38 Yuan. Hoegaarden draft beer, 38 for 0.3L and 68 for 0.5L.
Behind the Wall - A cozy atmosphere, decent food, live music and cheap margaritas make Behind the Wall a popular hang-out, especially with the foreign student population. Inside, Behind the Wall’s three rooms are linked by over-sized arched doorways, and provide seating for groups of two to ten. Mexican, Latin and Greek cuisine is served. The drink menu is varied and not too expensive by Nanjing standards - margaritas are served for only 15 Yuan from Sunday to Thursday.
Castle Bar - Castle Bar is lively on weekends and can become packed during special events. However, during weekdays staff members often outnumber customers. A good place if you like dancing.
Secco Restaurant and Bar - Great German restaurant and bar in Nanjing, they have a good rang and selection of cocktail made by a German, he is also the manager there, really strict to every cocktail he made, always bring you the best taste.
Finnegans Wake - A traditional Irish bar in Nanjing,offering Kilkenny, Guinness and strongbow cider on draught.
Please contact me for daily tour fees, i charge by per tour, not per person.
$50 Per Day
Nanjing Hiking tour with local tour guide Sam
It`s springtime, it`s hiking time!
This tailor-made tour is for people who like nature, history, and hiking!
Ming Tomb (Admission: FreeCNY) - Nanjing became the capital of China when Zhu Yuanzhang founded the Ming Dynasty in 1368. During his reign, Zhu Yuanzhang built the great city walls of Nanjing, the imperial palace, and his future tomb - the Ming Tomb in Nanjing. The Ming Tomb is a certified UNESCO World Heritage Site and is a must-see for travellers to Nanjing.
...Read moreIt`s springtime, it`s hiking time!
This tailor-made tour is for people who like nature, history, and hiking!
Ming Tomb (Admission: FreeCNY) - Nanjing became the capital of China when Zhu Yuanzhang founded the Ming Dynasty in 1368. During his reign, Zhu Yuanzhang built the great city walls of Nanjing, the imperial palace, and his future tomb - the Ming Tomb in Nanjing. The Ming Tomb is a certified UNESCO World Heritage Site and is a must-see for travellers to Nanjing.
Xuanwu Lake (Admission: Free) - Close to the city center and featuring 368 hectares of water and 104 hectares of land, Xuanwu Lake Park is a favorite getaway for locals. Well before the sunrise and even after sunset, the park is bustling with visitors. Some come to walk, jog, or fly kites, others to practice Tai Chi, and many more just want to enjoy the scenery.
Nanjing Food Court - my favorite local Nanjing restaurant, Nanjing people like to go there with family. It`s a resultant with a lot of Nanjing local food and ancient style of decoration, at night they will have Kunqu playing, coolest restaurant ever.
City Wall (Admission: 45CNY) - Nanjing City Wall, constructed during the Yuan and Ming Dynasties between 1365 and 1386, originally stretched over 30km which made it the longest city wall in the world. Now, with about two thirds of the wall still intact it still remains the longest city wall in China. We could walk on the city wall and feel the history of Nanjing.
*Please contact me for daily tour fees, i charge by per tour, not per person.
$80 Per Day
Relaxing Hot Spring Tour at Tangshan Area
Nanjing Tangshan is famous for the hot spring, hot spring is good for your skin and health, and relaxing your body and get rid of the press.
Maybe you don't like all the tourist attractions in the downtown, here would be one of another option.
This tour will be only visit 2 attractions and the rest will be spend the whole time in the hot spring. Or, if you prefer, you can only go for the spring.
Tour plan would be:
Hotel pick up -----> Yangshan Stele -----> Tangshan Ancient Ape Man Caves -----> Hot Spring -----> Send back to hotel.
...Read moreNanjing Tangshan is famous for the hot spring, hot spring is good for your skin and health, and relaxing your body and get rid of the press.
Maybe you don't like all the tourist attractions in the downtown, here would be one of another option.
This tour will be only visit 2 attractions and the rest will be spend the whole time in the hot spring. Or, if you prefer, you can only go for the spring.
Tour plan would be:
Hotel pick up -----> Yangshan Stele -----> Tangshan Ancient Ape Man Caves -----> Hot Spring -----> Send back to hotel.
Since Tangshan is a little town outside of Nanjing city and it`s quite far away, i would suggest to use a private car to drive there directly.