In order to travel as much as possible in China, you can rent a car. To do this, you first of all need an international driving license. However, you also have the right to obtain temporary Chinese driving license. They will be valid for 3 months. True, for this you will need to attend several classes on the study of traffic rules in China.
In addition to Chinese temporary or international law, you will need:
- pay the deposit;
- get insurance.
Car rental in China can create some difficulties for you due to the fact that all road signs, as well as street signs, in the vast majority of cases are written only in Chinese.
Gasoline in the Celestial Empire costs from $ 0.5. Car rental in China will cost you from $ 15 per hour, or from $ 80 per day. For frequent daily commutes, it is best to hire a car with a driver. It will cost $ 100 per day.
Traffic rules in China
On high-speed highways in the Celestial Empire, you can move at a speed of 120 km / h, and on ordinary highways - up to 100 km / h. In urban areas, on roads with two continuous yellow stripes, the speed limit is up to 70 km / h, in one-way traffic - up to 50 km / h.
Alas, the Chinese are not always inclined to follow the rules of the road. Plus, there are no surveillance cameras on many roads, which condones this behavior. But if you get into the cell, violating traffic rules, then the fine for you can be up to $ 300, or 2000 yuan. So get around the country carefully and do some sightseeing.
China landmarks
China is reputed to be the cradle of one of the greatest civilizations in world history. That is why travelers from all over the world strive here. There is everything here: ancient temples, monasteries, unique natural attractions, ancient burial places, architectural and historical sites, archaeological excavations, very popular resorts. The vibrant rhythmic life of huge metropolitan areas is concentrated in Beijing, Hong Kong, Guangzhou and Shanghai.
- Beijing is famous for its Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square. It is interesting to see the National Museum of China, the Summer Imperial Palace, the Mao Zedong Mausoleum, the Temple of Heaven and the Temple of the Sun.
- You should definitely visit the Great Wall of China, which is located 75 km northwest of Beijing, in Badaling.
- Hong Kong is interesting for tourists with Victoria Peak and the famous Symphony of Lights.
- Guangzhou has numerous zoos and reserves, the Temple of the Six Banyan Trees, and other interesting museums.
- Shanghai is famous for the Basilica of the Virgin Mary, the Bund, the Oriental Pearl TV Tower.
- Many people want to go to Tibet, where there are so many ancient monasteries and wonderful temple architecture.
