Traveling Abroad Independently

Author: Liu Huiyun
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Publish Date: 2003-10-01
Features: This book highlights the comprehensiveness of information and focuses on practical self-guided travel. Especially, the itineraries are well-arranged, designed by professionals in the tourism industry, and provide estimates for different route budgets. It is the most practical "dummy" guide for self-guided travelers going abroad. Following the itinerary arrangements, the book introduces the cultural history, famous scenic spots, local customs, shopping, and food in a focused and reasonable manner. From exit visas to eating, drinking, and sleeping, it covers everything that self-guided travelers might need. The content is thorough and unique, fully meeting the needs of self-guided travelers going abroad. This book compiles the years of experience and practical insights of many seasoned international travelers. Starting from the perspective of Chinese citizens arriving in unfamiliar countries, it provides detailed introductions to flight routes, entry visas, customs inspections, accommodation, food, and public transportation, as well as local customs, taboos, etiquette, ticket prices, currency exchange, and important information related to Chinese communities abroad, such as Chinatowns, embassies and consulates, Chinese-funded institutions, and Chinese travel agencies. It also highlights 1,126 tourist attractions suitable for Chinese self-guided travelers in various countries. All information is up to date as of August 30, 2003, providing Chinese citizens with a practical and authoritative guide for international travel, and contributing to the growing trend of domestic outbound tourism.