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Practical Beijing Travel Advice

Beijing travel advice every tourist should hear
Seven Step Beijing Trip Planning
Essential Beijing Travel Tips:
- Always carry toilet roll
- Don’t drink tap water
- Carry a phrase book and camera wherever you go, you never know when you might want either of them
- Bring more than one way of getting money – e.g. cards and cash
- When you have the chance – e.g when paying restaurant bills, break 100Y bills to get some change, smaller shops might not accept them
- Pay attention to the weather – carry spare clothes in winter, sunscreen in summmer
- Relax and have a great time!
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Beijing hotels – from backpacker hostels to elegant courtyard hotels, Beijing Made Easy gives you the lowdown on where to stay and how to book it – Beijing hotels made easy.
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