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Your Questions Answered


Q:	Can I Find Delicacies from Minorities in Beijing or Shanghai?
A:	Yes. There are 55 minorities in all in China. Things we talk most frequently are their delicacies made by unique methods, especially the household foods from southern minorities, they are very popular among Beijing and Shanghai.


Q:	Where Can I Find Siheyuan-style Hotel to Stay in Beijing?
A:	Having a big front yard and quiet back yard, Haoyuan is a typical Siheyuan. In the front yard there is stone chair under a giant tree.


Q:	How Can Foreigners Travel to Tibet?
A:	Independent touring is prohibited in Tibet according to the regulations of China. You must take part in an organized group or have a local travel operator to arrange for you.


Q:	Do Foreigners Need a Drive Permit to Drive in China?
A:	Yes. Foreigners who have a driving license issued by their home countries can apply for a temporary driving license and drive in China.


Q:	When Is Chinese Valentine's Day?
A:	Chinese Valentine's Day (or "Qi Qiao Jie ") falls on the seventh day of the seventh month of the lunar calendar (August according to the Gregorian calendar). It will fall on August 19th this year.


Q:	Where Can I Find Autistic Children Training Center in Shanghai?
A:	The Address of Shanghai Xingyu Autistic Children Training Center is: #35, Lane 483, Shangzhong Road Xuhui District, Shanghai.

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