A trip to China can be an amazing experience, but especially for Western visitors, the cultural differences present some challenges.
Never fear, Collette blogger and world traveler Claudia Looi has compiled a list of 20 tips that will make integration into the Chinese way of life a lot easier - created after her recent eight-week stay in the country, visiting Shanghai, Suzhou, Hangzhou, Yiwu, Beijing and Guangzhou.
The nuances of spending money in China is a big part of the list, such as where spending local currency is appropriate, the role of credit cards, plus advice on tips and haggling.
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Ways of communication with locals is another important element of the list, like having hotel addresses or other locations written in Chinese to present to a taxi driver and learning simple phrases in the local tongue.
Dining etiquette is also mentioned - the precise way to toast plus unique table manners.
Lastly, don't be surprised when you are photographed by locals and, of course, bring your own toilet paper…
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