For Tibet tours, foreign travelers must have not only a standard Chinese visa but also special travel permits and in some cases a military permit. Chinese visa are generally obtained from most Chinese embassies and consulates.

It is hard to connect tasty cuisine with a thoroughfare nicknamed "Ghost Street." But this 1.5-km east-west street in eastern downtown Beijing has won the hearts of local food lovers.

For many overseas visitors, the Beijing Olympic Games offers a good opportunity not only to watch exciting games, but also to enjoy a shopping spree, as the country is well known for its low-price, good-quality Made-in-China products.

China country code: 0086 Beijing city code: 010

All dogs in Beijing have to be registered with a local public security bureau. (The municipal government has no specific regulations regarding keeping other types of pets.) In order to register your dog in Beijing you must do the following:

Public transport in Beijing seems a lot more stressful than it actually is, and is a great way to save money.

The first thing you should know about local medical services is the emergency call number. You can dial 120 from anywhere. An ambulance will normally arrive in a few minutes but traffic conditions can cause delays.

Happy Niu Year. No, this is not a typo. Instead, this is the most popular short text message flying from one cell phone to another. And it indeed is a New Year greeting.

For the native English speaker, one of the drawbacks of living or traveling in a foreign country for any extended period is finding a good English bookstore where one can stock up for those long train rides or nights when the only thing to watch on TV is a mediocre Hong Kong film with no English sub

What to Buy Souvenirs like key chains, pins and T-shirts, etc., are universally available at any tourist sight. But for a bit more special Chinese items, you'll have to search at markets. Here we give you a list of recommended items to buy. Enjoy and bring an empty suitcase!