China Travel Guide

General Information

• Oanda - Currency Converter - Amazing site...has wallet size conversion chart that can be printed out so you don't have to bumble about with a calculator during your trip.

• Oanda - Currency Converter - Amazing site...has wallet size conversion chart that can be printed out so you don't have to bumble about with a calculator during your trip.

• Passport Info - A helpful "how to" site for American citizens interested in applying for a passport.

• Passport Info - A helpful "how to" site for American citizens interested in applying for a passport.

• Visa Assistance - A helpful service to assist with obtaining visas and visa extensions when visiting China.

• Visa Assistance - A helpful service to assist with obtaining visas and visa extensions when visiting China.

Hotels & Restaurants

• China Hotels - Book China hotels on China Travel: find hotel booking info features budget hotels, luxury hotels, boutique hotels & resorts and cheap china hotel deals

• China Hotels - Book China hotels on China Travel: find hotel booking info features budget hotels, luxury hotels, boutique hotels & resorts and cheap china hotel deals

• China Hotels and Resorts Travel Guide - Online reservation service with general travel tips, weather reports, visa information, hotel transfer availability, and currency exchange.

• China Hotels and Resorts Travel Guide - Online reservation service with general travel tips, weather reports, visa information, hotel transfer availability, and currency exchange.

• Hostel World - Listing of hostels around the world.

• Hostel World - Listing of hostels around the world.

• Oriental Travel - An online hotel reservation service that also provides lots of information about tourist sites/local attractions.

• Oriental Travel - An online hotel reservation service that also provides lots of information about tourist sites/local attractions.

• World Hotels Yellow Pages - A comprehensive listing of hotels around the world, searchable by country or hotel chain.

• World Hotels Yellow Pages - A comprehensive listing of hotels around the world, searchable by country or hotel chain.

News & Culture

• The China Daily - China’s online English newspaper.

• The China Daily - China’s online English newspaper.

• Art Scene China - A website featuring contemporary Chinese art including a link section.

• Art Scene China - A website featuring contemporary Chinese art including a link section.

• The China Post - English language newspaper.

• The China Post - English language newspaper.

Staff Picks

• Beijing Chinese School: Meet the School - Get to know more about the school by meeting its staff.

• Beijing Chinese School: Meet the School - Get to know more about the school by meeting its staff.

• Learn Chinese in Shanghai, China – Video - Watch this video about the Chinese language school in Shanghai.

• Learn Chinese in Shanghai, China – Video - Watch this video about the Chinese language school in Shanghai.

• Shanghai Chinese School: Meet the School - Meet school staff and learn the school's philosophy

• Shanghai Chinese School: Meet the School - Meet school staff and learn the school's philosophy

• Learn Chinese in Beijing China Video - Watch a video of our Chinese school in Beijing China

• Learn Chinese in Beijing China Video - Watch a video of our Chinese school in Beijing China

• AmeriSpan Beijing Budget-Friendly School (video) - A short video about learning Chinese in Beijing, China.

• AmeriSpan Beijing Budget-Friendly School (video) - A short video about learning Chinese in Beijing, China.

Travel & Tourism

• China Odyssey Tours - One of the largest China travel agencies in China, offering private tours, custom designed itineraries, and good prices for families, couples, friends, and business travelers.

• China Odyssey Tours - One of the largest China travel agencies in China, offering private tours, custom designed itineraries, and good prices for families, couples, friends, and business travelers.

• Lonely Planet- Destination China - Includes basic travel information, history, culture, attractions, and more for the independent traveler.

• Lonely Planet- Destination China - Includes basic travel information, history, culture, attractions, and more for the independent traveler.

• China Planner - A really helpful information site including FAQ’s about traveling to China, accommodations, customs issues, transportation, and a very informative section on Chinese cuisine.

• China Planner - A really helpful information site including FAQ’s about traveling to China, accommodations, customs issues, transportation, and a very informative section on Chinese cuisine.

• Beijing Chinese School: Meet the School (AmeriSpan Staff Commentary) - Hear from AmeriSpan's Beijing partner school's staff.

• Shanghai Chinese School: Meet the School (AmeriSpan Staff Commentary) - Meet school staff and learn the school's philosophy

• Chinese: Mandarin or Cantonese? (Learning A language) - What's the difference between mandarin and Cantonese Chinese? Which one should I learn?

• Bridging the Achievement Gap (Learning A language) - Marlo Goldstein, Director of Academic Programs at AmeriSpan, recently attended two conferences focusing Latino issues in North Carolina, the state facing the highest percentage of growth in the latino community. She left the conferences informed and inspired.

• The Obnoxious Tourist - Are You One? (Articles/Travelogues) - Helpful hints to avoid this being labeled as obnoxious.

• Are Language Skills Enough? (Learning A language) - Article on the importance of cross-cultural communication

• Get an Edge in the Job Market (AmeriSpan Staff Commentary) - AmeriSpan's Business and Professional language programs can give you an edge in the job market and make your resume stand out.

• Learning a Language? Add Some Fun! (AmeriSpan Staff Commentary) - Discover AmeriSpan's 'Language and Fun' programs

• Tips for Traveling Inexpensively (AmeriSpan Staff Commentary) - These days, from the weak dollar to the outrageous airfares, traveling abroad may seem out of the question. We beg to differ! There are many ways you can travel that are budget-friendly. We’ve gathered together some of our favorite cheap travel tips to help you make your trip a reality!

• AmeriSpan Study Abroad Named LTM's 2011 Best Agency in North America (Press Releases) - AmeriSpan awarded LTM's Best Agency in North America for the third year in a row.