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If you are on a group or private guided tour you see China at its best.   Professional  Guides add so much to a tour and often point out things that you wouldn't see just passing by.  An English speaking guide although they may speak excellent English must still deal with the many accents of English as well as tourists that English is a second language.  Be patient and speak slowly using common words and NO SLANG which is most common to us in the U.S.  It is impolite to ask a tourist to repeat a question that is difficult to understand.  The coastal major cities it is not much of a problem but once you go into the interior parts of China it can be a bit more difficult.  English is being taught in all the schools these days so it is becoming less of a problem.   Culture dictates that it is impolite to ask for something that is not possible.  A guide normally either tries to avoid answering it or gives you an indefinite answer....

Nusa Dua is one of the beautiful tourist spots in Bali. The area is famous for the beauty of its beaches are exotic and charming. Because of its beauty , this area is also frequently used as a venue for conferences with large scale visited by pemimpinn countries in the world.     Nusa Dua is located in the southeast of the island of Bali , to reach this place , it takes time for 40 minutes from Denpasar. For those of you who want to enjoy its beauty , you can drive as far as 8 kilometres or 30 minutes from Ngurah Rai International Airport of Bali. Nusa Dua also has the most beautiful garden in Bali that surrounding there are hotels where you stay . Some of the attractions that you can visit in Nusa Dua is the famous Geger beach with soft white sand on the West Bank . Then the island Attack which is a turtle conservation area .   Nusa Dua Beach has calm water flow condition...

I have been to China 55 times over 26 years and only got sick one time.  I ate with some Farmers in the countryside but they were so nice and the husband had just retired that day from teaching.  I keep antibiotics with me at all times and was fine in 3 days.  Two things are common in most countries with the change of diet.  One is diarrhea and the other is constipation.  Chinese use MSG in most sauces and this can cause constipation so beware of eating too many foods with sauces in them.  The rule for not getting diarrhea is DO NOT DRINK TAP WATER...even in 5 star hotels.  Drink bottled water and it is available everywhere.  Do not buy bottled water at major sites from sellers.  Do Not eat at booths on the streets.  9 out of 10 times you will be o.k. but it is the 10th one that could land you in the hospital.  Travel adjustments are not only Time Change but also Diet Change which can take a few days too.   Take remedies w...

I  have been writing my blog now for 8 years and have now integrated it into my web site at www.interlakechinatours.com    On the pull down menus you can see my blog there and has all my blogs from the past 8 years.  I go back and update the information on a regular basis as China changes from year to year.  For more specific information please feel free to contact me directly at my email address:   email:   interlak@eskimo.com    My name is Dave or better known as ChinaDave.  I will not press you to book a tour with me or put you on any spam list.  As I am now in my twilight years of life I enjoy sharing my 26 years experience in China during my month long 55 trips.  I do not take people on group tours to China but work with reliable partners in China.  I rather spend my time researching hotels, new sights and keeping informed on all the changes going on in China.  I try to do everything at least ...

How much to tip, when to tip and who to tip are questions I receive all the time.  Tipping up until about 10 years ago was expressly forbidden. Signs were up at hotels  "No Tipping Allowed".  It was considered western bribery then.  Today that has changed as western customs have invaded China. Tipping in hotels other than perhaps the bell boy for taking your luggage to your room but then only a small amount is necessary.  (can be done in Dollars if you do not have yuan on arrival)  There is a service charge of usually 15% already in your hotel cost.  It is the same in restaurants.  Most times if you leave a tip in a restaurant the server must give it to the manager or owner.  Tips of course are given to guides and drivers when you are on a tour.  Your tour operator can give you a suggestion on the amount.  Tips are given at the end of the tour in each city usually in an envelope from the hotel.  The guides and drivers will quic...

Most tourists can only handle Chinese food for so many days on a tour and want some good western food.  Breakfasts in most hotels and I say most, have a wide selection of both Asian and Western food.  Western tourists have declined a bit in the last three years and Asian tourists because they now have money have become the #1 tourist in China.   So food at hotels, cruises and buffets everywhere is now much more Asian.   So selecting a good tour operator who knows China well is important for private tours.  Group tours is a different story with mostly Asian foods and limited western food available. So it may be best to have several dinners on your own so you can select what you like.  Private tours take that into consideration.  Group Tours is what you see is what you get unfortunately. As last resort there is always fast food but don't expect it to be the same as in the U.S.  KFC mostly is spicy chicken but good if you like it spic...

Bali is famous as the island of the thousand islands. The concept of chess lokalpala is identical in concept ideas spaces throughout the building . This is due to stress balance and bring good luck. When you go to Bali , you will see some of the temple with a unique design concept lokalpala chess . This is the most unique concepts in the island 's four temples of the gods.     Pura Lempuyang Bali's most unique concepts Temple pura Lempuyang . The temple is a holy place and serve to uphold and honour of Ida Sanghyang Widhi Wasa in the form of its realization as Icwara , it can be said as the category Pura Sadkahyangan Universe . Don't forget to pay a visit to this temple if you pay a visit to Bali island. It could be interpreted as a sign and symbol of balance of the universe according to the religious beliefs of the Balinese people. If you are interested to visit this temple , you...

For those of you who have a plan a vacation to Bali along with Your beloved family , make sure that you do not forget to visit the Bali Bird Park as an alternative place of your holiday in Bali . Surely your family especially your kids will be thrilled when you are invited to visit the Bali Bird Park . The location of the Bali Bird Park is near the area of Ubud, Bali is so very right for anyone to visit a moment in the Bali Bird Park . Bali Bird Park : Conservation Of Rare Birds       True to its name , the Bali Bird Park is a special garden area which was built as a place of conservation of various species of birds that come from many different places. All kinds of birds in Indonesia live free and well-maintained in the Bali Bird Park . Bali Bird Park also had several collections of birds from outside of Indonesia as a rare bird species from Latin America and Africa. The total ...