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In case you have not noticed, China is a large country. Getting around the country can be challenging, especially during weekends. Actually, getting around during the holidays is the most difficult challenge, but I am not even going to get into that subject. Traveling in China is not always that romantic, either, and in order to have a successful trip to China, it is crucial that you have the transportation logistics covered.

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There are hundreds of articles online about giving gifts to hosts and associates in China, and yet visitors to China are always asking what they should bring as gifts. This means that in China, the art of giving is just as complex as dining out and shopping. Giving and accepting gifts is an important part of Chinese culture, and is something all visitors to China are probably going to have to deal with before they return home. I am not expert on the subject, but below are some important notes that I have remembered based on my experience.

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Dr. Joseph Rock Born and raised in Austria in 1884, Dr. Joseph Rock moved to Hawaii at the turn of the 20th century to study flora. From 1922 to 1949, Dr. Rock spent most of his time in Southwest China, mainly in Yunnan, eastern Tibet, Sichuan and southern Gansu provinces studying the flora, culture and language.

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“What was your favorite part about your trip to China?” “The food.”

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The 2008 Beijing Olympics is coming to the end. But here are 6 unusual facts about it I have to you guys. I think most of you may not know it yet.

Rocket Power In order to fend off wet weather, 1,104 rain-dispersing rockets were fired into the skies before the opening ceremony in Beijing on 8th August. This is the first time this technology was used at such a high-profile event.

The Positive Greek On the very first day of the Games, Greek sprinter Tassos Gousis was sent home after tests proved positive for a prohibited performance drug.

The First Winner

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First come, first serve - next 50 phones at 50% off! Yoyoor is offering a VirtualTouirst.com exclusive in celebration of the Olympics! So if you're in China now or travelling to China in the next few months and want to stay in touch with the world, you may want to take advantage of this offer!

Here is how it works:

The first 25 people to redeem this offer get: * FREE Yoyoor Smart Phone rental for your trip to China - value of $7.98 per day for up to 15 days (http://www.yoyoor.com/rental_phone_service.shtml?p=OLVT002). * GPS navigation with English map of all cities in China

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Yoyoor has a great mobile phone for visitors. You pick it up in the airport on arrival, or receive it through express delivery. For just $4/day plus usage you get a Nokia GPS mobile phone, a fantastic live English language help service and cheap international and local calls. Much better than using a phone from your home country and paying roaming fees. The phones can be set up for group communications in advance, just give them the names of your group and they'll set up your address book.

For those who already have a mobile phone in China, Yoyoor's "Travel-Lite"

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Your family and friends cannot choose a better time to visit you in China than during the Olympics in 2008. Of course, when they do visit, you will want to be able to take good care of them throughout their trip. Yoyoor has a great mobile phone that will help you. By giving each family member and friend a Yoyoor phone pre-programmed with the proper group settings, staying in touch is a breeze.

Black Star No.1

Mainland China uses Renminbi, which translates to "the People's Money". Other common terms for the Renminbi, RMB in shortened form, are yuan, pronounced "you-on", or kuai, pronounced "kwhy". It is common to see the Chinese currency noted as "CNY" in foreign exchange bureaus and banks. The symbol is ¥ or 元. Note that RMB can't be used in Hong Kong or Macau so you'll need to exchange money.

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You probably already know you need to have a valid passport for visiting China. But you also need an appropriate visa. Visas are issued by the Chinese embassy or consulate general serving your area. You can deal in person with the embassy or consulate, or you can ask your travel agent to manage the process for you. Special visa agents can also arrange your visa for you (for agents, google search "get china visa"). Tourist visas, or "L" visas, are usually valid for 3 months prior to travel and are then valid for a 30 day stay. The visa costs $130 for an American citizen.