- Parking in China
- Parking in Chinese cities
- Car rental in China
Those interested in the opportunity to travel around the People's Republic of China by car will be interested to know that there are special parking spaces for women in China (at Ladies Parking, parking spaces are 1 meter wider than classic ones, and road markings are painted pink).
It should be borne in mind that road surfaces in China are constantly being updated and additional interchanges are being built to relieve urban highways. There are high-speed highways in the country: for example, 1 km along such a highway in the Beijing area costs $ 0, 09, and travel on the road from Beijing to Fuzhou will cost $ 190.
Parking in China
There is a lack of parking spaces in Chinese cities, so in some of them it is allowed to leave cars on the street, but only in the direction of travel.
For parking, it is better to look for areas marked with a solid line. It should be borne in mind that most of the difficulties with parking arise in the shopping areas of Chinese cities, so it makes sense for autotourists to select parking in the nearest areas in advance.
The minimum penalty for incorrect parking is $ 21.
Parking in Chinese cities
Guests of Beijing intending to travel around the Chinese capital by car should be aware that most of the local parking lots are paid, and the cost depends on the area where they are located. For example, parking within the Third Ring Road costs 1, 45-2, 17 $ / 1 hour. As a rule, the cars of those who have violated the parking rules are not evacuated, but a coupon is attached to the windshield. The fine must be paid by a person specially hired for this purpose (you can try to negotiate a discount if he agrees to accept payment of the fine without a check). It would not be superfluous to stay in Beijing in hotels equipped with parking - Novotel Beijing Xinqiao, Jianguo Hotel, Regent Beijing and others.
In Shanghai, you can park at the First Maternity & Infant Health Hospital parking lot (parking can accommodate 10 cars, for parking each of which you will be asked to pay $ 0.72 / hour), Garden Hotel (150 cars can be parked in the parking lot; current rates: 1, 45 $ / 1 hour and $ 11, 60/24 hours), Crystal Century Mansion (1 hour of parking at this 10-seat parking lot costs $ 1.45, and 24 hours - $ 11, 60), Shanghai Joy City road & underground garage (for each of the available 10 places they will ask you to pay $ 1.45 / 1 hour and $ 3 / all day), Juss Revival Building (1 hour of parking will cost $ 1.45, and 24 hours - $ 11.59), 1223 Xie Tu Rd Garage (maximum daily pay - $ 1.45, and monthly - $ 115, 80), under Yan 'Road Elevated (parking space costs $ 5.80 / all day and $ 87 / month), Mason Hotel undergroung garage (for every hour of parking at this 45-seat parking lot, you will be asked to pay $ 1.45), Jinjiang Hotel Parking (for the whole day of parking, car owners are charged $ 10.43), Shanghai Jin Jiang Dickson (hours The first stay in the parking lot will cost the car traveler $ 1.45), Vision Park (a whole day of parking costs $ 1.45, and 1 month - $ 72.42). Among Shanghai hotels with parking, Dorsett Shanghai, The Pull Hotel and Spa, Kerry Hotel Pudong and others deserve attention.
Those arriving in Harbin can use the parking services at Taiping Airport. If you wish, you can book a room at Jingu Hotel Harbin, Golden Century Hotel or Days Hotel Harbin, which have parking for guests.
Taipei Taipei will delight motorists with the presence of public 2019-local parking: from Monday to Sunday from 09:00 to 18:00 you can leave a car there for $ 0.98, and from 6 pm to 9 am - for $ 0.66.
Women in the city of Dalian at the main entrance to the mall, located in the city center, will be able to use 10 “pink” parking spaces. As for travelers of any gender, they, as guests, will be allowed to park their rented car for free at the Sultan Palas Hotel, Rota Hotel, Dalyan Hotel Palmyra, Hotel Mico and other hotels.
Planning a vacation in Macau? You can leave your car at one of the parking lots where parking machines are installed (0, 72 $ / hour). If you are interested in hotels with their own parking, then you should pay attention to Banyan Tree Macau, Grand Hyatt Macau, Grand Lapa Macau, Rio Hotel and others.
Well, in Hong Kong, you will be able to use the services of Hong Kong Station Car Park (every hour of parking at this 753-seat parking lot is paid for $ 2, 20, and staying on it for a day will cost $ 9) or Wah Ming Car Park (1 hour parking in this parking lot, which can accommodate 295 cars, costs $ 1.70).
Car rental in China
To rent a car (from $ 43.50 / day) in China, you need to acquire a temporary Chinese license valid for 3 months (an international driver's license is required). To obtain them, you will need a week, during which you need to undergo a medical examination and theoretical training, as well as draw up the necessary papers. A separate expense item will be a deposit ($ 700-1500) and insurance ($ 5-10 / day).
Important information:
- on Chinese one-way roads, it is permissible to move the axle at a speed of 50 km / h; the maximum speed of movement on the road sections where 2 yellow continuous stripes are drawn - 70 km / h; on high-speed roads, you can move at a speed of 130 km / h;
- 1 liter of gasoline in China costs from $ 0.5, and for traffic violations you can get a fine of up to $ 300;
- you cannot drive a car in slippers, since uncomfortable shoes, according to Chinese experts, can cause an accident;
- in China, right-hand traffic, i.e. overtaking is allowed only on the left side, and it is always necessary to use the dipped beam.
