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Changzhi Travel Resources

Changzhi Travel Resources

Changzhi Shanxi, China Travel Guide

Essential Digital Tools

Important Apps

  • WeChat (微信)

    Required for messaging, social media, and mobile payments.

  • Didi Chuxing (滴滴出行)

    China's dominant ride-sharing app, offers an English interface.

  • Baidu Maps (百度地图) / Amap (高德地图)

    Accurate navigation apps within China, mainly in The chinese language.

  • Pleco

    An excellent English-Chinese dictionary app.

  • Google Translate

    Download offline language packs for Chinese.

Connectivity & Booking

  • VPN

    A NordVPN service is needed for international services.

  • Trip.com (Ctrip)

    A major Chinese online travel agency with an English interface.

  • The Official Websites for tourism

    Search for Shanxi Province sites; English versions might be limited.

  • Chinese Embassy/Consulate Websites

    For visa requirements and entry regulations.

  • Social Media

    No specific Changzhi accounts for tourists; follow general Chinese travel content.

Valuable Print Resources

Guidebooks and Maps

Lonely Planet China or A Popular series of travel guidebooks China cover broader China and often include sections on Shanxi Province. Obtain local maps upon arrival, often in Chinese.

Books on Destination

Read books on Chinese history, Shanxi province, or travelogues about China. These enrich your comprehension of the destination's background and cultural distinctions.

Local Publications

Local papers or magazines (in Chinese) can offer insights into current events, local culture, and community happenings.

Useful Safety Information

Emergency Contacts

  • Police: 110
  • Ambulance/Medical Emergency: 120
  • Fire: 119
  • Your Country's Embassy/Consulate in China.

Medical Facilities

  • Changzhi People's Hospital (长治市人民医院).
  • Changzhi Medical College Affiliated Hospital (长治医学院附属医院).
  • Lost Document Procedures: Report to police and embassy.
  • Natural Disaster Protocols: Follow local authority instructions.

Dive into Changzhi

Documentaries and Films

  • General documentaries about China's geography.
  • China's history or culture.
  • Broader context films.
  • Specific films on Changzhi are rare.

Music and Art

  • Traditional Chinese music.
  • Local Jinju Opera.
  • Auditory and visual preview of artistic heritage.
  • Aids understanding of regional art.

Language Learning

  • Use Babbel or Duolingo for Mandarin Chinese.
  • Memrise for learning phrases.
  • Textbooks for Mandarin Chinese.
  • Basic phrases better your travel experience.
Changzhi Travel Resources. Apps, Maps, Emergency Contacts