Chapter 5. Traveling to and around China

This chapter tells you all about traveling to, from, and around China. Getting to China is now easier than ever with direct flights from several major cities. After you arrive, though, finding your way around can be a challenge. Whether you travel by train, bus, ferry, or plane, we guide you as you make your way into China’s vast country.

This chapter also explains how to get through the basics Westerners often take for granted at home. We fill you in on the best way to get local currency. We also give you tips on finding money, staying healthy and safe, and more.

Prices and exchange rates vary. To find the exchange rate between Chinese yuan (renminbi, or RMB) and your home currency, go to finance.yahoo.com/currency.