Taishun Xingzhi Book - Snail Manufacturing In-depth Tourism

Author: Snail Manufacturing / Country: Mainland China
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Publish Date: 2006-05-01
Features: Safety issues. Tai Shan people are simple and honest, and in some rural areas, it can even be said that ancient customs remain. Theft and robbery targeting tourists are almost unheard of. Even the common practice of extortion and price gouging against tourists, which is common in popular tourist areas, rarely occurs here. Therefore, while retaining your own judgment, there is no need to worry excessively or be overly cautious. Ask more, talk more. Many situations in the mountains will surprise you. For example, although the locations of attractions are clearly marked on tourist maps, it is easy to get lost in front of or behind the mountains, rendering the map useless. In such cases, you need to ask more and communicate more with the locals. As mentioned earlier, the customs of Tai Shan are still very simple and honest, relatively shy, so even if they are curious and kind to you, they generally won’t initiate conversations. This requires you to ask more and communicate more with the locals when looking for transportation, accommodation, or attractions. This not only helps you avoid unnecessary detours and save time but also allows you to learn more about the local customs, folklore, and culture. Perhaps you will even gain unexpected rewards. For example, many families preserve heirlooms such as genealogies and portraits of ancestors passed down through generations. To see these things, you will need to make your own efforts.
It should be noted that the local dialect differs greatly from Mandarin, and locals rarely speak Mandarin in their daily lives, especially the elderly. Therefore, in Tai Shan, sometimes when you try to talk to someone, they may wave their hands or smile but not respond. This is mostly because they are not accustomed to speaking Mandarin. However, this is still a minority case. In most cases, they will respond warmly to you.
Use of Maps
The maps in this book are travel maps created based on the various needs of travelers and confirmed through field verification, aiming to be simple and clear with practical guidance. However, it is still recommended to buy a locally printed "Tai Shan Tourist Map" after arriving in Tai Shan. This map provides more detailed administrative divisions and more accurate and comprehensive descriptions of towns such as Luo Yang in the county. The Tai Shan Tourist Map is available for purchase at places like the Tai Shan Bus Station, the county Xinhua Bookstore, and the Sankui Xinhua Bookstore. P36-37