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Courtesy Johnny White Photography
Courtesy Johnny White Photography
Courtesy Johnny White Photography
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The best tip that can be given to anyone coming to
China - and Nantong - is to simply forget everything negative you
have ever heard or read about China if this is your first time to
come to the Middle Kingdom. The majority of people visiting
China report that they have more basic freedoms in China than what
they had back home. That alone can help to explain why so many
who come to China one time often want to stay here either as long as
they can or for the rest of their lives.
Traffic and Driving:
The driving situation in Nantong can best be
described as "controlled chaos." There are established traffic
laws, but the "rules of the road" which are often individually
decided and derived are what will prevail. Basically, whoever
gets to an opening in traffic first has the right of way. If
driving - or walking - always look in every direction possible
before making any move at all. If there is a space on a road
or highway, a Chinese driver will attempt to occupy it at any cost.
It is not uncommon to see cars going the wrong direction on a street
or road or to see someone stopped in the middle of traffic doing
anything but driving. U-turns in the middle of traffic are not
uncommon. The only "vehicles" that have absolute "right of
way" are electric bikes and bicycles. Whoever has the
misfortune of hitting either of those "vehicles" is automatically at
fault. The Chinese - especially many taxi drivers - are
notorious for "driving with their horns." Spend enough time in
China, and you will learn to ignore people blowing their horns.
Passports:
Typically in Nantong a foreigner does not need to carry his or
her passport with them at all times. Despite this, carrying
your passport is essential when travelling outside of Nantong;
checking into any hotel; any contacts with the police at police
headquarters and for most banking activities. It is also a
good idea to always carry a couple of spare passport size photos
with your passport. Many official documents in China will
require your photograph on it.
Visas:
If you have any questions about your Visa, the best
source of information is at the
Exit-Entry Administration Office
of the Nantong Police Bureau: 0513-85021855 or 85020856. Visa laws, rules and regulations can change without notice, and are
always subject to interpretation. The people at the Exit-Entry
Administration Office will always have the final word - so one is
best served by simply going there with their visa questions and
issues. If your visa is about to expire, make every effort to
start the renewal process at least two weeks prior to the visa's
expiration date. Waiting until the "last minute" can make you
believe that an emergency on your part does not constitute an
emergency on the government's part.
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