Travelling China for the first time can be a daunting prospect. The sheer size of the country makes it impossible to know where to start and how best to get from place to place.

Here a few TOP TIPS we have picked up whilst planning our trip;

1. Make the most of the time you have China is vast and requires months and months of travelling to do it justice. We have found it best to focus on one province with a sensible itinerary. Using China tours operators, such as Wendy Wu, is a great idea.

With a wide selection of packages including flights, accommodation, meals and sight-seeing makes them unbelievably good value.

2. Ensure you bring an English-to-Chinese and Chinese-to-English pocket dictionary We have found the Oxford version very easy to use.

3. Translator apps–Google Translate is free and includes an impressively accurate speak-your-phrase voice translator.

4. Never leave your hotel without the characters of your destination written down. People often under-estimate the language barrier, everything from the time to train destinations will be a challenge for non-speakers. It is a good idea to use a reliable tour guide, such as Wendy Wu, to ensure you see sights without getting lost along the way.

5. Plan in advance booking with trips once you arrive in China can be risky as it can be difficult to distinguish between real and scams. Wendy Wu can assist with all your travel needs and offer a great choice of sights, all good value, experienced and professional.

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