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About China

China today is one of the world’s superpowers in every sense of the world. Almost 8.5 lacs Indians visited China during 2018 with almost a quarter of them as tourists. A majority of the visitors from India to China are business visitors, either entrepreneurs or IT engineers working at development centres across Chinese cities.

China - General information

Location
East Asia
Capital
Beijing
Area
9.597 million km²
Currency
Renminbi
Best time to visit
Apr, May, Sep, Oct
Country code
+86
Population
137.87 crores (2016)
Language
Mandarin Chinese
Sports
Football and Badminton
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Vacation spots
Beijing, Shanghai, Xian, Guilin, Chengdu, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Suzhou, Shenzhen, Zhangjiajie, Yangshuo County, Lijiang.

Travel to China – Overview

  • Location
  • Visa Requirements
  • Top 10 Tourist Attractions
  • Things You Must Do
  • Food on the Plate
  • Travel Medical Insurance

Location / Language of China

IChina officially known as the People's Republic of China) is a huge country in Eastern Asia (about the same size as the United States of America) with the world's largest population. Spready over 9.5 million sq kms, it is also one of the largest countries in Asia and currently home to 1.4 billion persons, With coasts on the East China Sea, Korea Bay, Yellow Sea, and South China Sea, in total it borders 14 nations and has Beijing as its capital.
Official language spoke in Mandarin and many other dialects. English is also relatively popular language spoken more in the corporate world there.

Visa Requirements / Currency (please note these procedures / exchange rates can changed from time to time…please get an update from the embassy prior to travel)

For most visitors to the People’s Republic of China, visa are obtainable through an online or offline application process. Most International visitors need to obtain a visa prior to arrival in China.

For Indian passport, visa must be obtained prior to arrival in China online or through an authorised agent.

Currency : Chinese Yuan Renminbi (CNY)
Conversion :Rs.1 INR = 0.096 CNY
1 CNY = Rs.10.3 INR

Top 10 Tourist Attractions in China

  1. The Great Wall of China - One of the iconic symbols of China, the Great Wall is the longest wall in the world, an awe-inspiring feat of ancient defensive architecture and is one of the wonders of the world.
  2. Giant Pandas in Chengdu - The giant panda is not only deeply loved by the Chinese, but by many foreigners too, and not just children. Although there are many zoos in China and elsewhere, where you can see a giant panda, the best place to see them is Chengdu — the giant panda's "hometown".
  3. The Bund in Shanghai - The Bund is one of the most recognizable architectural symbols of Shanghai. It showcases the world with its colonial European buildings and skyscrapers the other side of the Huangpu, housing one of the world's foremost business districts.
  4. The Terracotta Army in Xi'an - The Terracotta Army has laid underground for more than 2,000 years. It is significant because the hundreds of detailed life-size models represent the army that triumphed over all other Chinese armies in the Warring States Period (475–221 BC), and who were the decisive factor in forming a united China.
  5. The Forbidden City in Beijing - Imperial Palace for 24 Emperors - An extravagant demonstration of ancient Chinese architecture, over 8,000 rooms with golden roofs are elegantly designed and painted in red and yellow. It is a treasure house of Chinese cultural and historical relics.
  6. The Li River in Guilin – The karst landscape along the Li River has captured the heart of artists. Nowadays it's a popular photography destination.
  7. The Potala Palace in Tibet - The Potala Palace is a symbol of Tibet. It is a huge treasure house of materials and articles from Tibetan history, religion, culture and art. The palace is widely known for the precious sculptures, murals, scriptures, Buddhist statues, antiques, and religious jewellery housed within
  8. The Yellow Mountains near Shanghai - In east China, close to Shanghai and Hangzhou, the Yellow Mountain Scenic Area woos travelers with its five wonders: sun rises, seas of clouds, oddly-shaped rocks, twisted pine trees, and hot springs.
  9. West Lake in Hangzhou - Hangzhou is renowned as China's "paradise on earth" owing to its beautifully crafted landscape. West Lake was created after the Chinese love for garden-style parks for recreation.
  10. The Silk Road from China - The Silk Road trade route was initiated about 2,100 years ago for trade and travel from China's Han Empire to Central Asia and Europe, and it revolutionized the world until it declined about the year 1368

Things You Must Do in China

  1. Learning Traditional Arts - Learn Traditional arts like Calligraphy, Chinese Board Games, learning to play Chinese instruments and learning Chinese cooking.
  2. Martial Arts and Taichi - As with traditional cultural arts, those with the time and inclination may be interested in studying China's famed martial arts. Some, such as tai chi, can be studied by simply visiting any city park in the early morning and following along.
  3. Volunteering - China offers many different opportunities for volunteering and giving back, such as wildlife conservation with Panda bears, English and sports education or community aid.

Four Great Traditions of Chinese Food are :

  • Jiangsu / Zhejiang / Shanghai : Huaiyang cuisine tends to have a sweet side to it and is almost never spicy. Pork, freshwater fish, and other aquatic creatures serve as the meat base in most dishes, which are usually more meticulous and light compared to the more "brash" eating styles of northern China.
  • Cantonese / Guangzhou / Hong Kong : the style most Western visitors are already familiar with to some extent. Not too spicy, the emphasis is on freshly cooked ingredients and seafood. Dim Sum is a highlight. That being said, authentic Cantonese cuisine is also among the most adventurous in China in terms of variety of ingredients.
  • Shandong : Shandong cuisine remains rooted in its ancient traditions. Most notable is the staggering array of seafood, including scallops, prawns, clams, sea cucumbers, and squid.
  • Sichuan : Famously hot and spicy. Sichuanese food is widely available outside Sichuan and also native to Chongqing.

Overseas Travel Medical Insurance China

Overseas travel involves risks like sudden sickness or accidental injury, loss of passport, trip delay, trip interruption and the list goes on…. Buying visitors health insurance for China will cover most of the emergency expenses and the traveller can have a hassle free trip. Travel Health insurance for China is relatively cheap when compared to more developed destinations in Americas and Europe. China Visitor medical Insurance should be purchased for “Excluding Americas” or “Asia”.

Illustration for 15 days travel medical insurance to China.
Sum Insured($USD or €Euro) / Premium in Rs. INR Insured Age 28 Insured Age 61
Schengen - €30,000 Rs.733 Rs.1,561
Schengen - €50,000 Rs.830 Rs.1,694
Excluding - $50,000 Rs.1,028 Rs.1,714

These premiums are across different overseas travel insurance plans and different coverage benefits… please log in to www.eindiainsurance.com to compare and buy the most appropriate visitors medical insurance for your travel to China…

Popular tourist destinations in China

Potala Palace

Potala Palace

As the winter palace of the Dalai Lama from the 7th century the Potala Palace in Lhasa symbolizes Tibetan Buddhism and its central role in the traditional administration of Tibet.

Victoria Harbour

Victoria Harbour

It is also one of the busiest harbors in the world with hundreds of ferries, junks and speedboats darting up and down the shore.

Hani Terraces

Hani Terraces

The Hani Rice Terraces are located on the southern slopes of Ailao Mountain in Yuanyang, and have been cultivated for over 1,000 years.

Reed Flute Cave

Reed Flute Cave

Reed Flute Cave known as “the Palace of Natural Arts” is located in the northwest of Guilin in southern China.

Popular tourist destination cities in China

Beijing city

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Guangzhou city

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Shanghai city

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The Schengen visa travel insurance plan is specifically designed for travelers visiting Schengen Countries in Europe. It is important to note that insurance is a mandatory requirement for a visa to be granted to these countries. Visas are normally issued for 90 days for the following 26 countries:
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The insurance Accident & Sickness Sum Insured should be atleast 30,000 Euros
Coverages offered
  • Emergency accident & sickness reimbursement
  • Accidental death
  • Medical evacuation
  • Repatriation of remains
  • Baggage loss/delay
  • Trip delay
  • Missed connection
Some insurers offer a plain Accident & Sickness coverage for 30,000 Euros, which is the minimum requirement for obtaining a visa.
Policy exclusions
  • Travelling against the advice of a physician
  • Pre-existing conditions
  • Serving in any branch of the Naval, Military or Air Forces
  • Being under the influence due to usage/abuse of drugs, alcohol, or other intoxicants
  • Ionising radiation or contamination by radioactivity from any nuclear fuel
  • External congenital anomalies
  • Adventure sports, skydiving/parachuting, hang gliding, bungee jumping, scuba diving, mountain climbing
  • Ayurvedic, Homeopath or naturopathy treatments

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