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Discovering China: A Journey Through Culture, Cuisine, and Landmarks

Explore the rich history and vibrant culture of China through a detailed travel itinerary. This guide covers big cities like Beijing, Shanghai, and Hong Kong while showcasing essential travel tips. Visit landmarks such as the Great Wall, Summer Palace, and Victoria Harbor, savor unique delicacies like grasshoppers and abalone, and learn basic Mandarin phrases to enhance your experience. With a focus on current events affecting the country, this comprehensive overview offers insight into China's stunning geography, economy, and culinary delights.

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Discovering China: A Journey Through Culture, Cuisine, and Landmarks

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  1. China By: Shannon Costello

  2. Maps • Beijing Shanghai • Hong Kong

  3. Basic Info • Main languages: Mandarin, Wu, English • Delicacies: Grasshoppers, sea cucumbers, abalone muscles • Geography: 3rd largest country in world, Himalayas, Great Wall of China • Current Events: Major drought throughout China, and inflation rates are rising at a continuous rate (discuss)

  4. Basic Info On China • Temperature during time of visit: 66-73 degrees Fahrenheit • Population: 1/5 of world’s population, 1.3 billion people • Religion: Buddhism is most popular religion in China

  5. Economy • Economy: Largest exporter of goods, GDP 5.88 trillion dollars(1 Chinese dollar= .15 American cents) • 2nd largest economy in world

  6. History • History: Dynasties up until 1914, and today is a Communist/ Republic • Requirements to Visit China: Passport, and a Visa

  7. Continued… • Words to know when going to China:1. Xie Xie-(She ay She ay) thank you • 2. Xi shou jian zai nar -(She show jeeyan zye nar) where is the washroom • 3. Ni hao- (nee how)hello • 4. Zai jian- (zye jeeyan) goodbye • 5. Dui bu qui-(dway boo chee) sorry • 6. Bu dui- (boo dee) no • 7. Hao- (how) yes

  8. Day 1 • Flight from Denver, Colorado to Beijing China • Leave on Monday November 10, 2011 • Total cost of flight: $979 • All day flight, checked into hotel next day (17.5 hour flight)

  9. Day 2 • Checked into the Park Plaza hotel in Beijing ($171 per night) • Started first of 5 day tour of Beijing • First place visited was North Lake Park

  10. Day 3 • Went to Village Café for breakfast ($15) • Went to the Western Mountains for second day of tour

  11. Day 4 • Ate breakfast at hotel • Visited the Summer Palace with tour group • Summer escape for Empress Dowager Cixi • Had dinner with tour group at the Noodle Loft($9)

  12. Day 5 • Took time after tour of the Lama Temple to visit the rest of Beijing • Rented car from hotel, and drove to southern Beijing • Walked around safe streets to buy souvenirs

  13. Day 6 • Took fifth and final day of the tour of Beijing to the Temple of Heaven • Went to farewell dinner with tour group at the Chuan Jing Ban Canting($17)

  14. Day 7 • Took train from Beijing to Shanghai ($75) • Traveled around The Bund until night train to Hong Kong came ($63)

  15. Day 8 • Spent most of day traveling around the Victoria Harbor and The Peak • Took a night train back to Beijing ($75)

  16. Day 9 • Packed up things, and took an early flight back to Denver, Colorado on Wednesday November 18, 2011

  17. Budget • Plane Ticket- $979 • Hotel- $1026 • Meals- $163 • Souvineers- $100 • Tour Service- $175 • Train Tickets- $213 • TOTAL-$2656

  18. Bibliography • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Government_of_the_People's_Republic_of_China • http://www.kidport.com/reflib/worldgeography/China/China.htm • http://ezinearticles.com/?Chinas-Delicacies-You-Might-Enjoy&id=236407 • http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&output=js&hl=en&geocode=&abauth=4d4799da7KY0D2Ct0ZERAAxpyHOHvRk86K0&q=map+of+shanghai&btnG=Search+Maps&aq=&vps=1&jsv=310c&sll=39.923297%2C116.397743&sspn=0.107293%2C0.210285&gl=us • http://www.yellowbridge.com/general/invoke.php?u=%20http://english.people.com.cn/90001/90776/90882/7278319.html • http://www.frommers.com/destination/beijing/zol_inddin.html • http://www.parkplaza.com/beijing-hotel-cn-100005/chnbwan • http://www.cheapflights.com/flights-to-beijing/

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