When thinking about traveling in China, you may think of the Great Wall, the Bund or Terra-cotta Army. As a matter of fact, given its impossibly vast territory and fascinatingly diverse traditions and innovations, China has a lot more things to explore and see than you can expect. But many people feel puzzled when planning their first time trip to China. They can’t decide when to go and where to visit, and don’t know how to craft a great China travel itinerary. Top China Travel, one of the best travel agents in China, offer you step-by-step guide on how to plan a trip to China from Germany.
Where is China located in the world? Check the map we craft, you can see China is located in East Asia, west of Pacific Ocean, the eastern hemisphere and the northern hemisphere. It neighbors 20 countries, including Japan, Korea, North Korea, Myanmar, Laos, Vietnam, Mongolia, Russia, Nepal, India etc. It will be easy for you to plan an Asia tour starting from China.
According to the location of China and Germany, the shortest air travel distance between the two countries (Frankfurt and Beijing) is 7,242 km / 4,500 miles.
The territory of China is across five time zones, though, it uses UTC/GMT+08:00 as standard time. We call it China Standard Time.
China is normally 7 hours ahead of Germany. But when Germany is in summer time and at time zone of UTC+2, you are 7 hours behind China.
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Time Zone
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UTC Offset
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Berlin (Germany - Berlin)
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SAST – Central European Standard Time
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UTC+1 hours
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Beijing in China
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CST – China Standard Time
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UTC+8 hours
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Geographic Differences between China and Germany
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China
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Germany
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GPS Coordinates (DMS)
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35° 51´ 41.9760'' N
104° 11´ 43.4400'' E
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51° 9´ 56.4840'' N
10° 27´ 5.5080'' E
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Latitude
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35.86166
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51.16569
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Longitude
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104.19540
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10.45153
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Average Elevation
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1084 m (6,037 ft)
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263 m (863 ft)
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When to Go - Best Time to Visit China
When planning your trip to China from Germany, you may want to know
China weather and Climate, and more importantly, the best time to visit China. China has four distinctive seasons. Spring goes from March to May, when most parts are still a bit chill. Summer is from June to August, hot and rainy. Autumn is from September to November of the mildest weather, while winter is from December to next February, when the country turns to be very cold (especially in North China and northern Tibet, and except some parts of South China).
If you are looking for China holidays to experience the old traditions and essence or Chinese culture, you may visit the country when the traditional festivals are held, such as Dragon Boat Festival (Zongzi Festival) normally in early June, Mid-autumn Festival (Moon-cake festival) normally in late September or early October, and Lantern Festival normally in early February.
Time to avoid traveling to China:
► China National Day Holiday, or the so-called crazy Golden Week on October 1-7, when all sights are packed with domestic tourists
► May Day on May 1 – 3, when tourist crowds are everywhere, but fewer than National Day Holiday
How to Get Around China
Where to Go – Top Places to Visit in China for German Tourists
Allow yourself around one week or 10 days when travel to China for the first time. Well plan on the itinerary to cover the top destinations, with best tourist attractions in China. Below the listed cities and things to do may give you China holiday inspirations.
Best Destinations for First Trip to China & What to See
Beijing: The political and cultural center of China, Beijing is favored by all tourists and the first choice of your tour in China. The city boasts a wealth of world-class landmarks and historical sites. Great Wall and Palace Museum are the must-visit attractions.
Xian: If you would like to explore more of Chinese history and the ancient architectural wonders, make sure Xian is on your travel itinerary. Terra-Cotta Warriors Museum is known as “the eighth wonder of the world”. The Ancient City Wall is ideal for biking and having a great view of the old and new Xian.
Shanghai: Highly recommended by world travelers as the most popular destination in Asia, Shanghai features both ancient and modern wonders. Furthermore, it is close to and linked with some other popular destinations in East China, such as,
Suzhou,
Mt. Huangshan and
Hangzhou.
Guilin & Yangshuo: For your trip to China, these two picturesque places are idea for sightseeing, walking and cycling. The top things to do and must-visit attractions include Li River Cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo, Longji Terraced Fields and amazing Karst caves (Reed Flute Cave or Silver Cave). It is also worth visiting Xingping Town and the surreal hills.
More Recommended Destinations
- Pay a visit to a panda base, hug a panda and take photos
- A leisure walk through Wide & Narrow Alleys or Jinli Old Street for various local food and souvenirs
- UNESCO heritage Leshan Giant Buddha and Mt. Emei are 1 - 1.5 hours by bullet train from Chengdu
- A luxury cruise trip on China’s most legendary river for gorgeous landscape and relaxation
- Shore excursions to Ghost City of Fengdu, Shibaozhai, a traditional Chinese architecture gem, Three Gorges Dam
Zhangjiajie and
Mt. Huangshan are best places to visit in China for mountain views. Both of them are ideal for mountain hiking and have inspired great movies to be created.
Recommended China Tour Packages
Top China Travel, the leading China tour specialist, offer all inclusive China tours to Beijing, Shanghai, Xian, Guilin, Chengdu and more. Below the best-selling China tours listed are for your reference, and can be adjusted to meet your needs and interests. Please feel free to send us an enquiry or contact us for a tailor-made China tour.
Travel Tips and Advice
To plan your trip to China from Germany, you also need guidance for the preparation and tips when touring in China.
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What to Pack: Bring with passport, China visa and other required documents, the contact list with your hotel info and contact number of local guides (your travel consultant of TCT will send to you in advance), suitable clothes for different seasons, etc.
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Accommodation in China: China hotels are classified according to the international standard. Check for different classes and what top China travel arrange for our clients.
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Travel in China by plane: When taking China domestic flights, you are supposed to know the luggage allowance and restrictions in advance. There are also tips if you are traveling with kid or baby.
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Germany Embassy in China: Street address and contact number of the Embassy of Germany in Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Guangzhou
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