Being the capital of China, Beijing is drawing more and more foreigners to have a tour for its time-honored history as well as breathtaking places of interest. Some tips are provided here when foreigners are going to pay a visit to Beijing.

The public toilets in Beijing were dirty in the past, while now the toilets in the tourist attractions are much cleaner than before. However, bringing toilet paper with you is advisable.

You can appreciate the entertainment when people are after work in the park, where men are flying kites, playing chess and children are enjoying themselves.

The subway is clean, convenient as well as cheap. You can take subway if it is near to the destination that you are going to just right. The stops will be called out in English and the signs in the subway are easy to read, which will ease your mind when taking subway.

Most staff in hotels and museums can speak English. In order to attract consumers, waiters are required to speak English. Their English is not so fluent to talk about policy but enough to answer the basic questions you may ask, for example your asking price. Most signs in hotels and museums are written in both Chinese and English, which will be of great help for you.

Bargaining is ubiquitous even in the shop which put up the note “no bargaining” outside. Generally speaking, the close can be made at a discount after bargaining, which is of exception in big stores.

Menus are written in both Chinese and English in many restaurants, which are always accompanied by photos of the dishes. Nevertheless, communicating difficulties also arise. Be patient to the waiters and don’t feel shy when ordering dishes. You might as well point to the dishes of the next table and order your own, which will make you understood easily. If the above doesn’t work, you just smile, shrug and walk away.

Chinese food is not particularly cheap except food stalls along the road, which is beyond your expectation. It is contributed to the high-development of global economy as well as weakening U.S. dollars.

Therefore, if you visit Beijing with the same respect to other international cities, you will have a safe, delightful and unforgettable journey.

Isebella wei is a travel guide writer and is writing review articles on China travel guide and China tours. For more details on Beijing travel, please visit www.ChinaTourOnLine.com.