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Jiangxi

Jiangxi (江西) is a largely agricultural province in the southern central region of China. Jiangxi was named after the Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty for setting up the Jiangnan West Road.

Jiangxi is the central hinterland of the Yangtze River Delta, Pearl River Delta and the West Bank of the strait.

Cities

 * — the capital of Jiangxi province.It is an important central city in the Eastern China region and a central city in the Yangtze River middle reaches urban agglomeration.
 * — in the deep south of the province, rich in revolutionary sites; Ruijin is the most prestigious one.
 * — known in China and abroad for porcelain, which it has been producing for more than 1000 years.
 * — lies by the Changjiang River, famous for Lushan, a.
 * — in the east, Sanqingshan Mount is listed in World Heritage Sites in 2008. It is the regional center city of Jiangxi Province and shares borders with three other provinces.
 * — central city to a series of traditional villages and charming countryside.
 * — site of the Fairy Lake
 * — in the west of the province, the city has Mingyue Mount (Bright Moon Mount) and rich Zen Buddhist culture.
 * — site of Red Army Headquarters from 1930-1934. Mao Zedong lived in the town then.
 * — best known for its Wugongshan National Geopark.

Other destinations

 * (庐山): UNESCO World Heritage Site. Beautiful 1,474-m mountain. Good day trip from Nanchang or Jiujiang
 * (三清山): UNESCO world heritage site. Mountain is 1820 meters high and very scenic. Hiking the popular circular trail takes 4-5 hours.
 * The China Danxia landscape of (龙虎山) is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2007.  Longhu is China's eighth World Natural Heritage Site, and a birthplace of Chinese Taoism in China.

Understand
Jiangxi Province, abbreviated as "Gan," is a provincial-level administrative region. Its capital is Nanchang, on the southern bank of the Yangtze River. By the end of 2022, the province had a permanent population of 45.3 million.

History
The name "Jiangxi" has historical origins, as it was named after the "Jiangnan West Circuit" established during the Tang Dynasty. The province's nickname "Gan" is derived from the Gan River, which flows within the province. Jiangxi has been known as the "Land of Gan and Yue" since ancient times, with the saying "Head in Wu, Tail in Chu, and the Households of Yue and Min," representing its unique geographical advantages. It has earned a reputation as the "Land of Culture, Morality, White Cranes, and Abundant Rice."

Certain areas of Jiangxi are part of the economic zone along the western coast of the Taiwan Strait. The province boasts China's largest freshwater lake, Poyang Lake, and is also one of Asia's major centers for copper industry, earning it titles such as the "World Tungsten Capital," "Rare Earth Kingdom," "Copper Capital of China," and the "Home of Nonferrous Metals."

Jiangxi has played a significant role in Chinese history and revolution. It is the birthplace of the Chinese revoluti.

The topographical characteristics of Jiangxi Province are:
 * Intersecting mountain ranges: Jiangxi's terrain is characterized by numerous mountain ranges, including the Wuyi Mountains, Wuyuan Mountains, Shicheng Mountains, and Longhushan, among others.
 * Abundance of rivers: Jiangxi boasts a multitude of rivers, with the most prominent ones being the Gan River, Xin River, Poyang Lake, and Fu River.
 * Plateaus and basins: Jiangxi's topography includes plateaus, such as the rolling hills of the Wuyi Mountains, as well as basins like the Fuzhou Basin and Nanchang Basin.
 * Hills and plains: Jiangxi comprises hilly regions, predominantly in the southern part of the province, as well as plains, which are more concentrated in the northern areas.

Talk
As anywhere in China, Mandarin (Standard Chinese) is the official language and the main language used in education, government, and media. It is the lingua franca used for communication between speakers of other languages, and many people are bilingual in Mandarin and another language.

The main local language in the province is Gan Dialect, also called Jiangxi dialect. It is primarily used in the southern regions of Jiangxi, including cities like Ganzhou and Ji'an, as well as surrounding areas. Gan dialect has various branches and variants, such as Ji'an dialect and Ganzhou dialect.

Hakka is mainly spoken in the northeastern parts of Jiangxi, including cities like Yichun, Fuzhou, and Shangrao. Hakka is a distinctive Chinese dialect with significant differences from both Mandarin and Gan dialect.

Minnan hua is spoken by some people in the southeastern parts of Jiangxi, particularly in cities like Nanchang and Yichun. It is one of the main languages of neighboring Fujian province.

English is less common here than in the coastal provinces, but some people do speak it; the levels range from dreadful to excellent.

By plane
There are good domestic connections to Changbei Airport in Nanchang, but international flights are very few and it is usually best to arrive via Shanghai or Beijing. There are also domestic flights to Ji'an Jinggansan Airport and Jingdezhen Luojia Airport.

By train
Most cities are connected by the upgraded railway. Major railway lines connect all directions. ZheGanXian lines start from Shanghai, cross Zhejiang Province, and line up most cities and towns in Jiangxi from east to north, Yingtan, Xiangtang, Zhangshu, Xinyu, Yichun, and Pingxiang.

The latest D train is fast and comfortable. From Shanghai to Xinyu, takes 5.5 hours for the 1000 km. D train ticket can be booked 11 days ahead, and a ticket from Shanghai to Nanchang cost around ¥300.

Get around
There is an extensive rail network; Jiangxi is one of the major hubs. The system includes fast bullet trains on some routes; unless your budget is very tight, these are the best way to go — fast, clean and comfortable.

All the major cities have airports with good domestic connections; some have international connections as well. See the individual city articles for details.

Jiangxi's road transportation system is well-developed and characterized by the following features:

 * Expressway network: Jiangxi boasts an extensive network of expressways that connect major cities and vital economic regions. Key expressways include the Beijing-Kowloon Expressway (京九高速公路), the Shanghai-Kunming Expressway (沪昆高速公路), and the Ganfu Expressway (赣粤高速公路).
 * National and provincial roads: Jiangxi has numerous national and provincial roads, forming a comprehensive road network.
 * Rural roads
 * Scenic area roads: Jiangxi is home to numerous scenic spots and tourist destinations, each with well-maintained roads that allow tourists to easily appreciate the natural beauty. For instance, scenic areas like Longhushan (龙虎山) and Lushan (庐山) have excellent road connections.
 * Public transportation: Jiangxi offers a variety of public transportation choices, including buses, taxis, and subways.

See
These are some tourists' hot spots when they visit Jiangxi:
 * Jinggangshan (Jinggang Mountains): As the birthplace of the Chinese Revolution, Jinggangshan boasts a rich revolutionary history and culture. Visitors can explore the Revolutionary Museum and the Red Army Martyrs Cemetery to learn about the history of the Communist Party of China.
 * Ruijin: This city was the birthplace of the Chinese Soviet Republic's temporary central government and holds profound revolutionary history. Notable attractions include the Ruijin Red Army Square and the Former Residence of Mao Zedong.
 * Nanchang August 1st Uprising Memorial Museum: This museum commemorates the August 1st Nanchang Uprising led by the Communist Party of China. It showcases important historical artifacts and documents related to the revolution.
 * Jingdezhen: Known as the birthplace of Chinese porcelain, Jingdezhen is home to numerous ceramic museums and studios where visitors can learn about the history and craftsmanship of ceramics.

Do

 * Poyang Lake: As China's largest freshwater lake, Poyang Lake is recognized by UNESCO as a significant wetland for biodiversity conservation. The lake area features abundant wetland ecosystems and aquatic flora and fauna.
 * Mingyue Mountain, Yichun: Known for its spectacular peaks, canyons, and cliffs, Mingyue Mountain is an ideal destination for outdoor enthusiasts and hikers.
 * Qingyuanshan Scenic Area: Located in Ji'an City, this scenic area boasts beautiful mountain and water landscapes, offering a tranquil getaway for relaxation and leisure
 * Fenghuangling, Ganzhou: Fenghuangling is a magnificent natural scenic area known for its stunning canyons, waterfalls, and caves. It's a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts and adventurers.
 * Lushan: Revered as one of China's most beautiful mountain ranges, Lushan is renowned for its magnificent landscapes and hot springs. Visitors can explore attractions such as Lulin Temple and San Diequan, and enjoy the natural beauty.
 * Longhushan (Dragon and Tiger Mountain): This mountain range is famous for its rugged peaks and ancient Taoist temples. Longhushan is an important Taoist pilgrimage site and a place of serene natural beauty
 * Tea culture: Head to places like Jingdezhen and tea gardens to learn about the history of Chinese ceramics and tea culture. You can also visit ceramic studios and tea plantations.
 * Hot spring therapy: Enjoy relaxation and wellness by visiting hot spring resorts in Mount Lu and other locations.
 * Local festivals: traditional festivals and celebrations in Jiangxi can help you experience the local culture.

Buy

 * Local crafts, tea leaves, ceramics, and souvenirs
 * Products made of bamboo fibre like socks, towels and underwear help you to stay cool in the summer.

Eat
Jiangxi cuisine is not well known even within China, but it has a reputation for being the hottest of all Chinese cuisines, exceeding even Hunanese cuisine.

Local cuisine includes Gan cuisine, Ruijin crispy pork, and tangyuan (glutinous rice balls).

Vegetables cooked in claypot, with or without meat. They are delicious.

Yanshuibin: An ice-lolly made from salt, sugar and water. An excellent way to cool down during the warmer months.

Greentea-cum-Redbean ice-lolly: If you like green tea and redbean, try this. It is very tasty and refreshing.

Drink

 * Oolong Tea: Jiangxi, particularly the Wuyi Mountains, is renowned for producing excellent Oolong tea. Wuyi Mountain Rock Tea, with its unique rocky essence and rich floral and fruity aroma, is a representative of Oolong tea. Wuyi Mountain Rock Tea is listed among the top ten famous Chinese teas and is beloved by tea enthusiasts.
 * Black Tea: Jiangxi, mainly in the southern region, is known for its high-quality black tea. Jingdezhen Black Tea and Ji'an Red Tea are particularly famous and have gained a strong reputation domestically and internationally. They offer unique flavors and a rich aroma characteristic of black teas.
 * Green Tea: Jiangxi's Raozhou County is the hometown of Bi Luo Chun tea, known for its tender green leaves, refreshing aroma, and distinctive tea-making techniques. Bi Luo Chun is one of China's top ten famous teas and is often used to make refreshing green tea.
 * Yellow Tea: Jiangxi is also an important region for producing yellow tea. Yellow tea is recognized for its tender yellow leaves, unique tea-making processes, and mild flavor.

These tea varieties each have a long history in Jiangxi and offer distinct flavors and characteristics. Whether it's Oolong tea, black tea, green tea, or yellow tea, they enjoy widespread recognition and a good reputation in the tea market.

Stay safe
Natural disasters: Jiangxi is located in an area of China that is prone to frequent typhoons and flooding. During potential natural disaster seasons, tourists should closely monitor weather forecasts, take necessary precautions, and follow the advice of local authorities.

Traffic safety: Road traffic can be hazardous, especially in busy cities and on highways. Tourists should drive cautiously, adhere to traffic regulations, avoid driving under the influence of alcohol, use seat belts, and try to avoid night driving.

Theft and scams: Jiangxi has risks of theft and scams. Tourists should take care to protect their personal belongings, avoid carrying large amounts of cash, use hotel safes to store valuables, and be vigilant about unfamiliar individuals.

Food safety: When consuming food, tourists should choose reputable restaurants and stalls, ensure food hygiene, avoid consuming raw seafood and fruits to reduce the risk of food poisoning.

Outdoor activities: If you are participating in outdoor activities such as hiking or adventure, make sure you have the necessary equipment and knowledge. In unfamiliar environments, it is advisable to hire a local guide or join a qualified tour group.

Natural environment: Some scenic areas may have steep mountain paths, gorges, caves, or bodies of water. Tourists should exercise extra caution when visiting these places, follow safety guidelines, and avoid accidents.

Go next

 * Hunan
 * Hubei
 * Anhui
 * Jiangsu
 * Zhejiang
 * Fujian
 * Guangdong

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Jiangyin

Jiangyin (江阴, Jiāngyīn) is a port city in Jiangsu.

See
The Jiangyin suspension bridge is the closest to the sea of the many bridges over the Yangtze. It connects Jiangyin to Jingjiang.

Eat
The local cuisine is rather unspectacular in terms of flavors, but the fish and freshwater shrimp are very fresh and cheap. Just as in any Chinese city, there are thousands of restaurants serving food from all corners of the country and for all budgets. Numerous KFC outlets, but no McDonald's.

Drink
Every restaurant in town (at the exception of the Muslim noodle places) serves booze at cheap prices and for most Chinese, this is where communal drinking is done, as well as in the ubiquitous KTVs. A few pubs are popping up here and there around town as well. Those catering to the expatriate population are clustered on a segment perpendicular to Chaoyang Road 朝阳路 called Bar Street 酒吧街 by those living nearby. Most are uninteresting and run-down, but you can give them a try if you don't mind sipping your overpriced beer in the company of elderly Europeans and the over-the-hill hookers trying comically and desperately to smooch with them. Those that stand out are: Other small bars of interest include the following: There are also some clubs in the city.

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Jianmen Shudao National Park

Jianmen Shudao National Park is in Sichuan Province of China.

Understand
Ancient roadway from the Three Kingdom Period, covers sights between Mingyang and Guangyuan. The main attractions of the Park are Jianmen Pass, the Old Plank Road, Huangze Temple, the Thousand-Buddha Cliff, Li Bai Memorial Hall, and Mount Douchui

Get in
The nearest town is Jiange (剑阁) which is on the rail line between Chengdu and Xian. Near the Jiange train station is the bus terminal. Take the tourist dedicated bus to Jianmenguan National Park (30 min).

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Jiaoxi

Jiaoxi, also called Chiaohsi, is located in the northeast part of Yilan County, Taiwan. The newly completed Hsuehshan tunnel has shortened the traveling time and distance to get to Jiaoxi. Now you can travel from Taipei to Jiaoxi as a day trip. Jiaoxi is a well-known tourist destination for its ground-level hot spring, natural landscapes, cultural scenery, and rich agricultural products. With its convenient transportation and numerous tourist facilities, it has become a popular tourist destination among Taiwanese.

By train
Take the Taiwan Railway to.

By car
Drive along Freeway No. 5 towards Yilan and pass the Hsuehshan Tunnel. Get off at Toucheng Interchange. Keep driving on Provincial Highway No. 9 Highway until you reach Jiaoxi.

By bus
Take Capital Bus (首都客運) or Kamalan Bus (葛瑪蘭客運) from Taipei and get off at Jiaoxi Station. Both companies have stops at Taipei (台北), Toucheng (頭城), Jiaoxi (礁溪), Yilan (宜蘭) and Luodong (羅東).

Get around
For visitors coming by train or bus, here are some options for transportations provided by the local companies:

By taxi: After getting off the bus, visitors can find a company which provides taxi service. The price to any site has been stipulated, so passengers can ask for the price before leaving.

By bike: Some hotels will provide their customers with bikes to go around.

By car: There are some car and scooter rentals in front of Jiaoxi Train station.

See
Jiaoxi combines beautiful nature scenic spots, traditional temples and lookout points to view the Lanyang plain. Here are some popular spots in Jiaoxi.

Do

 * Spring and Autumn Ritual of Kuankung: Takes place in every 13 January and 24 June of the lunar calendar (Chinese calendar) in Sietian Temple (協天廟). On these dates, all the Kuankung idols in Taiwan will come back to Sietian Temple to bless believers. The grand ritual includes events such as traditional religious rites and traditional religious dances which can only be seen here. Sietian Temple (協天廟): No.51, Sec. 1, Zhongshan Rd.

Hot springs
Jiaoxi is the location of a ground-level hot spring which is very rare in Taiwan. It is also called “beauty hot spring” due to the rich mineral contained in the water which is therapeutic to the skin. The public Tangwei Brook Park (湯圍溝公園) is where you can immerse your feet in the hot springs for free or pay a small fee for a hot spring bath. There are also many private hot spring hotels and bathhouses around Jiaoxi.

Hiking
There are several trails: Paoma Historical Trail (跑馬古道), Linmei Shihpan Trail (林美石磐步道), Shengmu (Marian) Hiking Trail (聖母峰登山步道), and the trail in Wufongci Scenic Area.(五峰旗風景區). Among them, the Linmei Shipan Trail has the smoothest road and shortest route, which is suitable for both young and old.

Camping
Wufongci Scenic Area provides places for tourist to camp, BBQ and enjoy the view of the Wufongci waterfall (五峰旗瀑布). Wufongci Scenic Area (五峰旗風景區): Wufeng Rd.

Golfing
Linmei Golf Course (林美高爾夫球場) is an international standard 18-hole golf course with a area of 50 acres. It is also a great spot to overlook the Lanyang Plain and Turtle Island.

Buy
Jaioxi is famous for hot-spring products, such as hot-spring tomato (溫泉番茄), hot spring glutinous rice cake (溫泉麻糬). Don't forgot to buy some oval kumquat (金棗).

Eat and drink
There are many restaurants in Jiaoxi. They offer a wide selection of cuisines, from Taiwanese to Western, from street vendor to 5-star hotels.

Sleep
In Jaioxi there are different choices for you to stay. Most of Jaioxi's accommodation is clustered around the main hot-spring area. Most of the rooms will be booked on weekends.

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Jiaxing

Jiaxing (嘉興) is a historic city in Zhejiang province., with 1.5 million people in its urban area (2020). The historic city center is less than an hour by train from its much larger neighbor to the north-east, Shanghai, which makes Jiaxing a popular day trip destination from Shanghai. It is also easily reached from Hangzhou, Suzhou or Nanjing. Jiaxing city includes Wuzhen (烏鎮) and Xitang (西塘), two well-known preserved canal towns, and the historic district of Pinghu.

History
Jiaxing is more than 2000 years old. It was a strategically important town, and fought over by different kingdoms. The citadel at the city's centre is one vestige of this history.

Jiaxing proper is best known for historic buildings in the city center and South Lake, a picturesque spot favoured by emperors. Jiaxing and South Lake have long been a popular day-trip destination from Shanghai, while revolutionaries have also used it as an "escape" from Shanghai. In 1921, a group of young revolutionaries whose meeting in Shanghai's French Concession had been disrupted by authorities came here disguised as daytrippers, and finished their meeting on a boat on South Lake - and founded the Communist Party of China. Between 1932 and 1936, Kim Koo and various Korean revolutionaries also took refuge here to escape from Japanese authorities in Shanghai. Jiaxing's reputation for producing and attracting the literati continued into the 20th century. Several writers' homes, and houses where prominent scholars and politicians once lived have been preserved and are now open to the public.

Economy
The countryside around Jiaxing became some of China's richest agriculturally, and Jiaxing became a rich market town. In the 6th century, Jiaxing became an important stop on the Grand Canal, the 1,000-km-long watercourse that connected the economically important Yangtze Delta with Beijing, the political capital. Jiaxing became a popular place for scholar-officials to retire to. It was a favorite destination of the Qianlong emperor. To the emperor, Jiaxing, with its prosperous town and busy canal, combined with a beautiful lake and unspoilt countryside, was the ideal Chinese city. In the 19th and 20th centuries, neighboring Shanghai rose up as an international port and metropolis, and modern, Western influences also came to Jiaxing. The Carmelites built one of China's grandest churches in the city centre.

Jiaxing city also contains two of China's most famous canal towns - Wuzhen (烏鎮) and Xitang (西塘) - which feature preserved houses set on a dense network of narrow waterways, and are popular with visitors wanting to experience a taste of what was once typical life around the lower Yangtze delta, known as the Jiangnan region. If you have seen a Chinese period drama or kung fu movie set in a Chinese canal town, chances are it was filmed in one of these towns. (Mission Impossible III was also partly filmed in Xitang.) Wuzhen is to the west of Jiaxing, further towards Hangzhou, while Xitang is to the northeast, further towards Shanghai.

Climate
Jiaxing City is located in the south edge of the North subtropical zone, which is a region of East Asian monsoon, with four distinct seasons, moderate temperature, abundant rain and sunshine.

By car
If you want to go by car, it is recommended that you take the highway, which will get you to Jiaxing fast.

Jiaxing is on the Shanghai-Hangzhou Highway and 320 National Highway.

By bus
In China, there are direct buses between cities.However, it is not recommended to take the bus compared with the high-speed train, because it will be more inconvenient. If you have a lot of luggage, it is recommended to drive or take a high-speed train into Jiaxing.

There are numerous long distance coaches connecting Jiaxing with all surrounding cities, including Shanghai, Hangzhou, Suzhou and Nanjing.The station in the downtown of Jiaxing is Jiaxing North Bus Station. If you plan to play in the downtown, you can recommend this station, which will be more convenient.

By taxi
Almost every high-speed rail station, airport, and even bus station exits, there will be many taxis parked on the side of the road.

By boat
The World Heritage-listed Grand Canal runs through Jiaxing.

Shipping routes include the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, Hangzhou-Shen Line, Liuping-Shen Line, Zhajia-Su line, and Hujia-Shen Line. But now with more convenient transportation such as high-speed rail and cars, few people choose to go by boat now, and it can be difficult to find a suitable route. It is no longer possible to travel on the Grand Canal by public transport.

By plane
It is expected that Jiaxing Airport will be opened in 2025. Until then, you can go to Hangzhou, Shanghai or Wuxi Airport, then transfer to the high-speed rail or take a direct bus to Jiaxing.

In the city centre
Jiaxing's taxis are plentiful and (compared to Shanghai and Hangzhou) cheap. There is also a good bus network serving the urban area. The old city is surrounded by a ring road and there are a couple of major avenues running north-south and east-west through the city that connect with the other scenic areas near the city center, buses will usually follow either the ring road or one of these avenues. The old city is walkable on foot.

Jiaxing has a public bicycle rental scheme, but you need to get a special bicycle rental card, unless you already have a "city card" (issued to residents) or a public transport card. As such, this is not a practical option for casual visitors.

South Lake is served by a regular ferry service, but public transport around the rest of the city by boat ceased several years ago.

With the development of the local tourism industry, there are now water buses available in the city center, which require time reservation and route selection. ¥3 at a time (2022), you can use the local transportation card for payment.

Jiaxing has seven planned tram lines with a total length of 98 km. The first phase of the project consists of two lines with a total length of 15.6 km, including the demonstration section of Line 1 (Binhe Road station from Fangong Road to Jiaxing South Station, 10.6 km).

You can also take the tram to the city center at the exit of Jiaxing South Station.

To suburban towns
To get to, and between, Wuzhen, Xitang, and other towns, a combination of trains and buses is available.
 * For Wuzhen, either take a local train to Tongxiang station, then change for a bus, or catch a bus directly from Jiaxing Coach Station. Between 07:00 and 17:00 buses run every 15 minutes from Tongxiang Station to Wuzhen. A tourist coach service also runs directly from Shanghai South Coach Station (next to Shanghai South Station) to Wuzhen. Coaches also run from Xujiahui in Shanghai to Tongxiang, where you can change for the local bus.
 * For Xitang, either take a local train to Jiashan station or Jiashan South station, then change for a bus, or catch a bus directly from Jiaxing or Jiaxing South station. Some coach services from Shanghai South Coach Station (next to Shanghai South Station) run directly to Xitang (though most run only to Jiashan, requiring a change to a local bus.) Buses from Jiashan to Xitang cost ¥5.

Around Wuzhen and Xitang
In Wuzhen and Xitang, there are buses and taxies to convey visitors between major locations such as between the train station or coach station and the preserved scenic area. Once you are in the preserved quarter, visitors mostly get around on foot. There are also rickshaws for hire and small canal boats. Some places (like the Western Quarter or Xizha of Wuzhen) have boat-buses the cost of which is closer to a taxi, while other places might only have sightseeing boats for hire with guides, which cost a lot more.

Talk
The language of the region is the Wu dialect; it is not mutually intelligible with standard Chinese (Mandarin), or Cantonese for that matter. The specific dialect in Jiaxing is very similar to that of nearby Shanghai (or "Shanghainese"), and is also mutually intelligible with the Suzhou dialect, which is the prestige dialect of Wu. However, as anywhere in China, most people are bilingual in the local dialect and Mandarin, and you should have no problem speaking Mandarin unless you are talking to the elderly.

English is less widely spoken than in Shanghai, Hangzhou or Suzhou, although staff at the better hotels and more tourist-oriented restaurants will speak some. Cab drivers, staff at local shops or restaurants or railway ticket offices are unlikely to speak any English. For prudence, have the names of your destinations written in Chinese, so that taxi drivers can get you there; carry a business card for your hotel so they can get you back to it.

City centre
Jiaxing is unearthing its tourism assets. A number of attractions are being restored or renovated, while others have been refurbished.

South Lake
South Lake (南湖 Nán Hú) or "Nanhu Lake" is a scenic lake located the south of the city centre, and is Jiaxing's main tourist attraction. The lake covers an area of 0.54 km². It is also known as "Mandarin Duck Lake", due to the lake's shape. The main South Lake to the east is connected to the "western South Lake", a smaller water body to the west. The lake is connected to the Grand Canal between Hangzhou and Beijing, a channel of which runs next to the northwestern shore of the lake.

Other than the mid-lake island, most of the lake's shoreline (and most attractions) are accessible for free on foot or by taxi or bus, but the best way to see the main sights of the South Lake is by boat: see entry in "Do" below. The main attractions are:

Wuzhen
Wuzhen used to be two towns administered by different prefectures, divided by a canal. The two main preserved quarters of Wuzhen today (the "Eastern Quarter" and "Western Quarter") are located on opposite sides of the same canal, and access to them are quite separate. They are based around two old main streets called the "Eastern Palisade" (Dongzha) and "Western Palisade" (Xizha) respectively. Both of these quarters have been comprehensively redeveloped for tourists, are fenced off and charge admission. The areas around the "Northern Pallisade" and "Southern Palisade" (two other old main streets) are also preserved scenic areas, but have not been redeveloped for tourists as much (and still have local residents) and so have less of a "theme park" feel. They are not as scenic, but the Southern Quarter in particular is interesting for a walk that is further off the beaten track, although there are few attractions open to the public. The Northern Quarter has a couple of preserved buildings open to the public, but it has mostly been replaced by modern buildings, so is much less atmospheric. Between the old streets is the modern town centre, which is less atmospheric but has cheaper accommodation than (especially) the Western Quarter.

Xitang
Xitang has remained largely a rural township. The core of the old town has been preserved as a "scenic area", but you can find atmospheric lanes and houses outside the scenic area too.

Buy
Jiaxing is a city with a lot of shopping areas, it has a variety of brands to choose from.There are many shopping and leisure malls in Jiaxing.

There are many brands for you to choose from. The prices are included from low to high, and discount activities are often held. These places are places where Jiaxing people often go shopping.

Go next
Wuzhen and Xitang, two well-preserved canal towns within Jiaxing city limits, are popular destinations for a taste of "water country" life in the Jiangnan region. They are easy to reach from Jiaxing. Wuzhen can be reached by local train plus bus, while Xitang can be reached by bus from Jiaxing railway station.

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Jiayuguan

Jiayuguan (嘉峪关; Jiāyùguān) is a city in Gansu Province.

Understand
Known as the 'mouth of China' because of its position at the end of the Great Wall of China where it guarded the western boundary of Ming Dynasty China. The narrow river passage heading southeast from here is known as the Hexi Corridor and is nicknamed the 'throat of China'.

By train
Jiayuguan South Railway Station (嘉峪关南火车站; Jiāyùguān Nan Huǒchēzhàn) is to the south east of the town in a new development area and connects to Lanzhou & Urumqi with the D type (200Kph) trains.

 * Lanzhou - takes about 4 hours
 * Xining - takes about 3 hours
 * Zhangye - takes about 1 hour
 * Turpan - takes about 5 hours
 * Urumqi - takes about 6 hours
 * Liuyuan - takes about 2 hours
 * Dunhuang - takes about 2.5 hours
 * Xian - takes about 9 hours

Jiayuguan Railway Station (嘉峪关火车站; Jiāyùguān Huǒchēzhàn) is on Yingbin West Road, southwest of the town center.

 * Beijing - takes about 33 hours
 * Chengdu - takes about 26 hours
 * Liuyuan - takes about 6 hours
 * Shanghai - takes about 28 hours
 * Turpan - takes about 17 hours
 * Urumqi - takes about 13–18 hours
 * Xian - takes about 20 hours
 * Lanzhou - takes about 9 hours
 * Dunhuang - takes about 5 hours

By bus
Long Distance Bus Station is at the corner of Jingtie West Road and Shengli South Road.

A night bus runs to Xining from here.
 * Dunhuang - takes about 5–8 hours
 * Lanzhou - takes about 14 hours
 * Zhangye - takes about 4–5 hours
 * Jiuquan - takes about 20 minutes.
 * Hami - takes about 11 hours, CN¥136.
 * Urumqi - takes about 15 hours, only Thursday 9.00, CN¥300

By bus
A bus ticket costs ¥1. A map of all bus routes around the city are on every bus station on the reverse side of the bus information, although in Chinese only but with legible route numbers.

 * Bus 1 - The south bound bus heads from the centre of town to the train station.
 * Bus 4 - This leaves the train station, goes through town and then to the Jiayuguan Fort, north of the city.
 * Bus 10 - From Jiayuguan South Railway Station to the north of the city.
 * Jiayu Pass cultural relics scenic spot is 5 km away from urban city, take the bus No.4 can go there directly, ticket fee is ¥1, and it will take 20 minutes on the bus.
 * Jiayu Pass the Great Wall first trick is 7.5 km away from urban city, you can choose one-day tour line or take taxi, round trip ticket is ¥50, and it will tale 30 minutes on the bus.
 * Jiayu Pass overhanging Great Wall is 7.5 km away from urban city, you can choose one-day tour line or take taxi, round trip ticket is ¥50, and it will tale 30 minutes on the bus.
 * Jiayu Pass Wei and Jin Dynasty Cultural travel scenic is 18 km away from urban city, you can choose one-day tour line or take taxi, round trip ticket is ¥50, and it will tale 30 minutes on the bus.

By Taxi
Taxis start at ¥6 for 2 kilometres. Taxis near train stations, airports and scenic spots may rip off customers. If you want to hire a taxi to take you to various scenic spots, remember to ask a few more drivers.

Taxis in the city usually cost no more than ¥15 (including Jiayuguan Railway Station). A little more expensive to go to Jiayuguan South Railway Station from city, but usually no more than ¥35.

See
Jiayu guan tourist area Three parts - Pass, Xuanbi Wall and The first Pier, ticket for all parts ¥110 in high season (student half).

Budget

 * ¥60 for a double room with bathroom.
 * ¥60 for a double room with bathroom.
 * ¥60 for a double room with bathroom.
 * ¥60 for a double room with bathroom.

Connect

 * Internet Cafe - On Xinhua Nan Lu. From the Xiongguan hotel walk north about 15m. There is a lane going behind the buildings on the right. On the right hand side, there is a stairs. The internet cafe is on the first floor. This is a big place, good speed, flat screens, but a little smokey. ¥2 per hour.

Go next

 * July 1 Glacier (Qiyi Glacier) - enormous 500 meter glacier, day trip tours available, renting a taxi costs about ¥500 (2009) for the 130 km trip. The road is long and the conditions are not great, make sure you rent a good taxi. 3–5 hours, to the 4,300 m base. Then a climb up to the glacier.

Another way to get to the glacier is to take a train to Jintieshan for 4.¥5 each way - departs at 7am, returns at 5pm. It takes about 2 hours. From there you need to go by taxi for about another hour (we were quoted ¥100 per person in Aug 11, but negotiated it down, feel we could have got it down to half price). For the price the driver will wait and bring you back to the station again in time for the 5pm train back to Jiayuguan.

Entrance is ¥101, or 51 for students.

 * visa-extension - head south Xinhua Zhonglu for about 3 km until you reach a statue with a horse. Turn left for 200-300m. The PSB is on your left. (opposite the station). Friendly staff, takes 2–3 days.

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Jieyang

Jieyang (揭阳; Gêg⁴ion⁵ in Teochew, Jiēyáng in Mandarin) is a city in Guangdong Province in China.

Orientation
The Rongcheng (榕城) district forms the downtown core of the prefecture-level city of Jieyang. In addition, Jieyang also administers the county-level city of Puning (普宁). Also under Jieyang's jurisdiction are the three counties of Jiedong (揭东), Jiexi (揭西) and Huilai (惠来).

Talk
Teochew is the main language spoken in Jieyang, though most people can speak Mandarin as well. English is, to cut a long story short, virtually non-existent.

Buy
Jieyang LeTian Plaza（揭阳乐天广场）：Located on Jiefang Road in Jieyang City, it is a large shopping center with various stores, restaurants, and entertainment facilities.

Jieyang Times Square（揭阳时代广场）：Situated in the Rongcheng District of Jieyang City, it is a comprehensive commercial square that integrates shopping, dining, and entertainment.

Jieyang Hengbao Square（揭阳恒宝广场）：Located in Jiedong District, it is a large shopping center featuring international and local brands, as well as various dining options.

ieyang Xinghui Square（揭阳星汇广场）：Situated in Rongcheng District of Jieyang City, it is a commercial complex primarily focused on shopping and entertainment, housing a variety of branded stores.

Eat
The county-level city of Puning is famous for its dried tofu (豆干 dòugān, dao7 guan1 in Teochew).

Drink
Chaoshan Tie Guan Yin (潮汕铁观音). Chaoshan Tie Guan Yin, possibly produced in Jieyang, is a type of oolong tea known for its distinctive roasting process and unique aroma.

White Hair Oolong (白毫乌龙). White Hair Oolong is a refined oolong tea, and Jieyang's climate and soil conditions may influence the tea's quality, giving it a unique flavor.

Fenghuang Dancong (凤凰单枞). Jieyang's proximity to Fenghuang Mountain may result in the production of Fenghuang Dancong tea, a type of oolong known for its single-tree variety and elegant taste.

White Hair Green Tea (白毫绿茶). Jieyang may also produce some White Hair Green Tea, characterized by tender white tea buds, offering a fresh taste and aroma.

Sleep
Jieyang Hotel (揭阳宾馆). Located in the city center of Jieyang, this might be a landmark hotel offering comfortable accommodation and basic amenities.

Jinjiang Inn Jieyang (揭阳锦江之星酒店). Jinjiang Inn is one of China's chain hotel brands, providing economical accommodation options.

Kaiyuan Mingdu Hotel (揭阳开元名都大酒店). This could be a relatively luxurious hotel in Jieyang, offering high-quality accommodation and facilities.

Jiahe Hotel (嘉禾大酒店). Situated in the city area, this hotel might provide comprehensive services, including accommodation, dining, and conference facilities.

Century Golden Source Hotel (揭阳世纪金源大酒店). This could be a more modern hotel in Jieyang, offering a range of services and conveniences.

Go next

 * Shantou

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Jigme Dorji National Park

Jigme Dorji National Park is in north western Bhutan.

Understand
With over, this is Bhutan's largest national park, and covers the entire district of Gasa and the western areas of Thimphu and Paro districts. The park provides sanctuary for many wild animals, including the snow leopard, musk deer, Himalayan black bear, red panda, sambar, barking deer and marmot. The park is also home to a wide variety of Himalayan herbs used in traditional medicine and is the country's most active geothermic region.

Flora and fauna
The park provides refuge for 37 known species of mammals including several endangered, threatened or vulnerable species such as the takin, snow leopard, clouded leopard, Bengal tiger, bharal or Himalayan blue sheep, Himalayan musk deer, the Tibetan bear, the red panda, the dhole or wild Indian dog, and the spotted linsango. It is also home to the Indian leopard, serao, sambar, muntjac, goral, marmot, pika and over 300 bird species. It is also the only park in Bhutan where the animal (takin), flower (blue poppy), bird (raven) and national tree (cypress) coexist together.

The park is also home to a large variety of Himalayan herbs used in traditional medicine and is the most active geothermal region in the country.

Do

 * Bathe at the Gasa Tsachhu hot springs - a 4-hour walk from the nearest road head at Goen Damje - simple accommodation available.

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Jigme Singye Wangchuck National Park

Jigme Singye Wangchuk National Park is in Central Bhutan. JSWNP represents the best example of the mid-Himalayan ecosystems of the Eastern Himalaya that contain several ecological biomes ranging from sub-tropical forests at lower altitudes to alpine meadows at its highest altitudes.

Understand
This 1,730-km² park is home to virgin forests and an array of wild animals, including leopards, red pandas, Himalayan black bears and many species of bird. It occupies most of the Trongsa district, and parts of Sarpang, Tsirang, Wangdue Phodrang and Zhemgang districts.

The high mountains in the central regions of the national park are an important watershed for the streams and rivers that become the headwaters and tributaries of the Mangde Chhu River to the west. Nika Cchu joins Mangde Chhu from the north. It is also connected via biological corridors to other national parks in Bhutan.

History
The park was established in 1995 as the Black Mountains National Park.

Landscape
It covers a wide range of habitat types from the permanent ice on top of Durshingla (in the Black Mountains), alpine lakes and pastures, through coniferous and deciduous forests to temper subtropical forests and forests. The park protects the largest and most biodiverse temperate forest area in the entire Himalayas.

The habitats of the Eastern Himalayan deciduous forest ecoregion are protected within the park.

The park's north-central region has an especially rugged topography, with peaks rising to almost 5,000 m (16,000 ft) in elevation, while the southern areas are relatively less steep and rugged.

Flora and fauna
This park is home to virgin forests and a host of wildlife including leopards, tigers, red pandas, Himalayan black bears and many bird species and represents the best example of the Mid-Himalayan ecosystems of the eastern Himalayas which contain several ecological biomes ranging from from subtropical forests at its lowest altitudes to alpine meadows at its highest altitudes. It is the only park that contains an old Himalayan pine forest. The park is also vital for various migratory fauna species, particularly migratory birds due to its wide range of altitude and vegetation, and central location in the country.

Climate
The wide range of altitudes and mountainous terrain create complex climatic conditions, from humid subtropics in the south to cold temperate in high-altitude areas in the north. The southwest monsoon from June to September contributes most of the annual rainfall. The rain shadows imposed by the high mountain ranges result in localized precipitation gradients during this period.

By car
Along the border of the park, from north to south-east, run the main highways of Bhutan.

Get around
The Nabji-Korphu Trail is a low-altitude winter trek open from mid-October to end of March. Nabji-Korphu Community Based Nature Tourism runs a guided trek through six villages. It is a 6-day/5-night low-altitude winter trek with elevation ranging from 1000-1700 m.

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Jilin

Jilin (吉林, Jílín) Province forms the central part of northeast China and is part of what was once known as Manchuria. Jilin borders Heilongjiang Province to the northeast, Russia to the east, North Korea to the southeast, Liaoning to the southwest and Inner Mongolia to the northwest.

Cities
Jilin contains eight prefecture-level cities and one autonomous prefecture:
 * (长春; Chángchūn) — subprovincial city and capital of Jilin Province.
 * (白城; Báichéng)
 * (白山; Báishān)
 * (吉林; Jílín) — home of the Rimmed Trees of Jilin, one of the four major natural wonders of China.
 * (辽源; Liáoyuán)
 * (四平; Sìpíng)
 * (松原; Sōngyuán)
 * (通化; Tōnghuà)
 * (延吉市; Yánjí) — in Yanbian, a Korean Autonomous Prefecture

Understand
Jilin province, which is in the central part of Northeast China, plays an important role in research on the origin of prehistoric jades and cultural exchange in this area. The name derives from the construction of Jilin Wu La City at the beginning of the Qing Dynasty (Ji for short), and the provincial capital is Changchun City. Jilin is a multi-ethnic province, including in addition to Han people important minorities of ethnic Koreans, Manchus, Mongols, Hui and Xibe people. The climate belongs to the warm temperate zone continental monsoon climate. The four seasons are distinct, with a hot rainy season that brings excellent greenery and suitable temperatures.

Talk
The Northeastern dialect of Mandarin is the most commonly spoken language in the province. Korean is spoken as a native language by the ethnic Korean minority, with a particularly high concentration of them in Yanji.

Get in
Jilin province has two public airports, Yanji Airport and Changchun Longjia International Airport (长春龙嘉国际机场). Each receives domestic flights as well as international flights from Seoul in South Korea. Changchun also has a route to Tokyo, Japan. Changchun City is 31 km, and Jilin City is 71 km from Changchun Longjia International Airport.

By taxi
Taxis are by far the best way to get around. They are cheap but you should have a piece of paper with the address in case you do not speak Mandarin. Taxi fares start at ¥5 up to 2.5 km (some cities will need to plus a mandatory ¥1 fuel surtax), after that ¥1.30/.5 km or ¥1/700 m. Several taxi companies are serving the city and they will not try to cheat you. It is common for drivers to pick up other passengers who might be going in the same direction if there are unused seats.

However, in case driver is taking you in circles - in this case complain for example at the hotel drop-off point. The staff there normally will support you in such cases. For other cases simply pay not more than shown on the meter. In general: Make sure you know the name of the places you are going to in Mandarin or have a paper with the Chinese address with you.

On foot
From April to October, it is a decent walking city, as the weather is fine. During the winter months temperatures are too cold to walk longer distances in Changchun, so other forms of transport should be considered.

By light rail
Changchun light rail (轻轨; qīngguǐ) Line 3 goes from the west side of the train station (长春站) to Changying Movie Wonderland (长影世纪城). It travels past Changchun University (长春大学) approximately half-way along the route, and takes 63 minutes to complete the entire journey. A ticket, purchased at any light rail station, costs ¥1-4 each way, based on the distance traveled. Operates 6AM-9PM daily.

A south-north route (Line 4) runs on Linhe Street. Its northern terminal is the New North Railroad Station and its southern terminal is the government center at CheChang.

Free transfer between Lines 3 and 4 can be had at the LinheJie (Line 3) and WeixingLu (Line 4) stations.

By bus
Bus system is cheap and convenient, and most of the buses in the urban area charge only ¥1 no matter where you go. An extensive bus network and most of the buses cost ¥1, however, those who can not read Chinese will find it nearly impossible to use the network.

By minibus
In Changchun and Yanji, if you are in need of an adrenaline rush, look no further than one of the minibuses that tear around the city streets. Some places out in the suburbs are only serviced by such buses, and the fare is usually ¥1-2.

By bicycle
Travelers should be cautious of bicycling. For the winter months it is generally too cold and during the summer months, too dangerous. Unlike other big cities in China, some cities like Changchun, Baicheng and so on do not separate cycle lanes from the main traffic, which leads to buses, taxis, cars, and motorcycles sharing the same space as the cyclists. The whole situation is dangerous and this is perhaps the reason why by Chinese standards there are few people who regularly cycle here.

If you want to bike around, it is recommended that you follow closely behind one of the local people on cargo-bike, merchant-bike, or donkey. There are off times during the day when biking would be less challenging. Drivers are not overly aggressive towards bikers.

By motorcycle
If you need to get somewhere fast then jump on one of these. It is used in the most cities. They are unlicensed to carry fare paying passengers, so bear in mind that if there is an accident, you might find yourself in trouble. However, they tend to drive in the cycle lanes at quite low speeds and so are safer than you might expect.

Landmarks and buildings

Do

 * Jilin Ice Lantern Festival — not as famous as the festivals in Harbin but still worth a visit (during mid-January)

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Jilin (city)

Jilin (吉林 Jílín) is one of the most beautiful cities in Manchuria. The Han Chinese name Jilin comes from the original Manchurian name Kirim Ula, which means along the river. As per the name, the biggest attraction of this city is the Sungari River - in Han Chinese, Songhua River. The meaning of Sungari River is "white river."

Understand
Jilin has a population of 1.3 million people. It is bisected by the Songhua River. The city was originally a fortress and it was an important ship building city during the Qing Dynasty. During World War II, the city was taken by Russia and has never fully recovered from the damage caused by the occupation. Now it is a growing industrial city with some decent attractions, especially in the winter. For many, it serves as a staging point for travel to Changbaishan National Nature Reserve.

By plane
The nearest airport is Changchun Longjia International Airport (长春龙嘉国际机场 ) some 65 km away. The facilities are very modern and up to Western standards; there are banks and various shops. Credit cards are accepted by the airlines.

Domestic flights are available to Beijing, Chengdu, Chongqing, Dalian, Fuzhou, Guangzhou, Haikou, Hangzhou, Hong Kong, Jinan, Kunming, Nanjing, Qingdao, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Wenzhou, Wuhan, Xiamen, and Yantai.

There are direct international fights to Seoul, South Korea; Vladivostok, Russia; and Tokyo, Japan. However, travelling by air is expensive. A regular single to Beijing costs ¥940, over 4 times the cost of a rail ticket, although you can get a discount sometimes.

The new high-speed train covers the distance from Longjia airport to Jilin city in 30 minutes, and runs approximately every hour during the day (¥24). There is also a coach service from the airport to Jilin City approximately four times per day (¥20-30). A taxi ride may set you back around ¥200 including highway fees.

By train
Trains arrive at Jilin Railway Station (吉林站 Jílín Zhàn). The new high-speed rail corridor and the D trains that operate on the corridor have reduced travel times to Beijing and destinations in the northeast greatly. The shortest trip time to and from these popular destinations are as follows:
 * Beijing - takes about 7 hours (D train)
 * Shanghai - takes about 31 hours
 * Changchun - takes about 45 minutes (D train)
 * Dalian - takes about 12 hours (5 hours D Train)
 * Harbin - takes about 2.5 hours (D Train)
 * Shenyang - takes about 3 hours (2.5 hours D train)
 * Tianjin - takes about 14 hours
 * Yanji - takes about 5 hours

By bus
Main Long-Distance Bus Station at 13 Zhongkang Road, west of the railway station
 * Harbin - takes about 12 hours
 * Tonghua - takes about 12 hours
 * Yanji - takes about 6 hours

By bus
Jilin City's bus system is cheap and convenient, and most of the buses in the urban area charge only ¥1 no matter where you go. However, some buses become very crowded in the rush hour and you need to keep an eye on your valuables.

By taxi
There are many taxis in the city, and you can easily take one everywhere if you are in the urban area. All taxis charge a starting fee of ¥5 and an additional ¥2 per kilometer after the first 2.5 km. If you want to take a round-trip, the additional charge is ¥1.2 per kilometer. Unlike most cities in China, taxi drivers in Jilin are scrupulously honest, always use the meter (except outside the train station), and never drive you in circles. Fractions of yuan are rounded down under .5, and rounded up .5 and over. For example, ¥5.30 on the meter will cost you ¥5.00; ¥5.60 will cost you ¥6.00. As of September 2011, there was an additional ¥1 fuel surcharge for all trips.

Do

Local articles
Local articles to be found here include:
 * Ginseng — used as natural medicine, one of the Three Northeast Treasures.
 * Marten — fur used for clothing, one of the Three Northeast Treasures.
 * Pilose antler — from sika deer or wapiti, used as natural medicine and considered to be helpful against a great variety of weaknesses, one of the Three Northeast Treasures. They are produced from a number of large deer farms in and around Jilin.
 * Kirigami — paper cutting art works.
 * Painted calabash — local art works.

Go next

 * Changbaishan National Nature Reserve is 565 km east of Jilin City and Jilin City is a major staging point for trips to the mountain reserve.

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Jilin (disambiguation)

There is more than one place called Jilin:

China

 * Jilin (province) is a province in Northeastern China.

 * Jilin (city) is a city in that province.

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Jimbaran

Jimbaran is a small town in South Bali with many high-end resorts and villas.

Understand
Jimbaran is just south of the airport and Kuta. It used to be a backwater: just a tiny fishing village with a daily market. Everything started to change in the 1980s and Jimbaran is now home to several world-class 5-star beach resorts, and a few more moderate mid-market hotels. There is however little in the way of budget accommodation and there are also many high-end villas in this area, particularly on the ridges of high ground above Jimbaran Bay. This has resulted in monikers such as the "Beverly Hills of Bali" or "Millionaire's Row".

The bay has a pleasant white sand beach and is very safe for swimming. The three clusters of grilled seafood restaurants on the beach are a major tourist draw in the evenings, as is the truly stunning sunset.

Jimbaran is also home to a Norwegian university: Gateway College, with around 500 students studying athletics, philosophy, culture, economics and journalism. The school is located in Kedonganan close to Sari Segara Resort and in Jl, Bantas Kau where it also has a small cafe.

Jimbaran has an increasing number of rather chic shops but there is little or no nightlife here but it is close to Kuta and Seminyak and the cultural highlights of Central Bali.

Get in
Jimbaran is between Kuta and the Bukit Peninsula, with Nusa Dua to the southeast and Uluwatu to the southwest.

By car
Jimbaran is 10-15 min south of the airport. A pre-paid airport taxi costs Rp60,000-80,000 depending on exactly where in Jimbaran you are heading. Virtually all Jimbaran hotels offer a free airport pick-up service, however make sure that you request this when making a booking.

Jimbaran is around a 20-minute drive from Legian and Seminyak, and 30 min from Sanur, via the Jl Ngurah Rai bypass.

By bus
Bemos serving Jimbaran are almost non-existent but there is a sporadic service from Tegal terminal in Denpasar (via Kuta). This service continues on to Nusa Dua.

Get around
As elsewhere in Bali, motorbikes are readily available for rental and taxis are everywhere. Have a read of the main Bali article for detail on this. The main roads in Jimbaran are the Jl Bypass Ngurah Rai which goes from the Ngurah Rai International Airport in the north, goes south and then east to Nusa Dua, and Jl Uluwatu, which branches off Jl Bypass Ngurah Rai and leads to Uluwatu Temple in the Bukit Peninsula in the south.

This is one of the better areas of South Bali for walking.

See
Jimbaran is a typical little Balinese society with lots of small streets and gangs (alleys) that makes a perfect backdrop for a stroll. Just walking around in Jimbaran is an adventure and the locals are smiling and welcoming. The road along the beach and Jl Uluwatu make good orientation points. Follow these and take the different small roads that connect them back and forth. Arrive at around 17:00, take a seat in one of the restaurants on the beach, order food drink, and enjoy the romantic sunset while waiting for your orders. The sunsets in Jimbaran are very beautiful.

Water activities

 * Surfing, there are a couple of good surf breaks off the airport which are easiest accessed from Jimbaran Bay. It is too far to paddle out, but boats are easily chartered from the beach in the middle areas of the bay or close to the fish market. When the surf is rolling here it is very good but it can be a bit unreliable.
 * Swimming, a great bay for swimming with perhaps the safest waters in the whole of Bali. You will find lots of local children come to beach to swim in the evenings - a sure sign that the waters are safe.

Spas
Jimbaran has a number of high-end spas, both within the luxury hotels and independent establishments.

Buy
There are nice boutiques and antique shops in the stretch of Jalan Uluwatu between The Intercontinental and the junction with Jalan Uluwatu II.

Seafood restaurants on Jimbaran Beach
Eating seafood on the beach in Jimbaran is a quintessential part of many a visitor's itineraries when coming to Bali.

Jimbaran Bay is home to about fifty grilled seafood restaurants in three different groupings, all set along the beach. The three sections are Muaya (in the very south), Kedonganan (in the middle), and Kelan (north of the fish market). Each of the restaurants is much of a muchness and of the groupings, the most southerly, closest to the Four Seasons, is the most popular these days.

Tables are set up right on the sand and if you sit at the lowest tables at high tide, you can even get your feet wet. The sea breeze is cool, the sunsets are beautiful and the whole area is lit by oil torches after dark.

The restaurants serve essentially the same menu with one basic dining format:

 * fire-grilled (bakar) seafood with your own choice of various fish, crab, squid, shrimp, lobster, and other shellfish
 * local green vegetables steamed with garlic
 * rice or french fried potatoes
 * local spicy sauces

Simply go up to the seafood tanks and choose the number and type of seafood you want to eat, pay by weight, and the produce is grilled there and then. You also have the option of ordering from the menu but that is nothing like so much fun. Prices at the restaurant for two with local Bintang beer or soft drinks are in the range of Rp200,000-600,000 plus 15% tax and service, depending on the quantity and type of seafood selected. Typically, 1 kg of fish costs about Rp160,000.

All the restaurants also offer set menus for couples, ranging from Rp400,000-900,000 for different types of seafood combinations. All the prices are negotiable, so make sure you shop around. Everything is freshly caught as Jimbaran is still a functioning fishing village. If you want to drink wine, bring it with you and pay a nominal corkage charge.

The combination of atmosphere and good food make this a memorable and delightful place to spend an evening.

Other dining options in Jimbaran
There are a number of good, cheap local warungs on Jalan Uluwatu between the four road junctions (Four Seasons roundabout) and McDonald's.

Jimbaran is very well served by high-end resort hotels, and the dining options at the Four Seasons and the Ayana Resort for example are truly exceptional.

Drink
Nightlife is limited in Jimbaran, and most venues close after 23:00. If you want to avoid going to a more busy area, you can try going to Chocolate Café, in Jimbaran Corner, where they have live music and DJ occasionally.

To enjoy a sunset on the beach, there are few better places in Bali. For a cheap beer sitting on plastic chairs, go near the fish café. For something more elegant, try PJ's Bar at the Four Seasons, or JBC (Jimbaran Beach Club), just next to it.

The Rock Bar at Ayana Resort is a bit of tourist trap but it is nonetheless spectacular as it is perched on natural rock 14 m above the waves of Jimbaran Bay, at the base of a low cliff. The design is rather chic, but beware of problems when it rains - you will get soaked as there is no shelter at all, and it is a long walk back up the cliff to the main part of the hotel.

Sleep
There is not much in the way of budget accommodation in Jimbaran. Low cost travellers are better off staying in Kuta and day-tripping Jimbaran, which is 20 minutes away.

Private villas
All the villas listed below are standalone and feature private entrances, dedicated staff, accommodation and their own swimming pools.

Stay safe
Jimbaran was the site of a terrorist bombing in 2005, but the sand and airy construction of the restaurants kept casualties much lower than in the previous Kuta attack.

Cope
The following countries have honorary consulates in Jimbaran, though the names of the consulates confusingly include the words "in Denpasar":

 * 🇩🇰 Denmark
 * 🇳🇴 Norway

Go next

 * North to Kuta for partying and surf.
 * Up to Ubud in Central Bali for art, temples, mountains and the cultural heartland of Bali.
 * South to visit Uluwatu Temple which is amongst the oldest extant temples on the island in Bali.

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Jimbolia

Jimbolia is a town of 11,000 people in the Banat region of Romania.

Get in
Jimbolia is located in the Banat plain, at the contact between Timis Plain and Mures Plain. It is located at the intersection of communication routes that make the connection between Romania and Serbia. It is a frontier post and rail and road border between the two countries. Jimbolia is linked with Timisoara by the county road DJ 59A and the railroad Kikinda (SR) - Jimbolia - Timisoara.

See

Stop by the Town Hall, three blocks south of the train station, for directions to these museums and other local points of interest.

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Jimei

Jimei (集美; Chi̍p-bí in Minnan, Jíměi in Mandarin) is a town in Fujian. It is administratively a part of Xiamen and shares many features of Xiamen, including a common public transportation system. However, Jimei is geographically distinct, not located on Xiamen Island but on the mainland to the North. The center of Xiamen is on the island; Jimei is the most populous and developed of several suburbs on the mainland. There is a map in the Xiamen article.

Get in
Getting to Jimei from international and distant Chinese destinations usually involves travelling first to Xiamen, and from there going to Jimei.

By plane
Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) is located in the North part of Xiamen Island, only a 10-minute car ride from Jimei. They have connections to all over China, as well as connections to important Asian destinations. KLM also provides a thrice weekly flight to Amsterdam. See Xiamen for more.

City buses #50 or #105 go from the airport to Jimei.

By train
Xiamen North Railway Station is a large railway station located in Jimei. It provides bullet train services from all the main cities along the Fujian coast and beyond that south from Hangzhou and Shanghai or north from Shantou and Shenzhen. Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) line 1B runs into Central Jimei with a travel time of around 15 minutes.

Gaoqi Station, mainly used by slower trains, is just across the bridge on Xiamen Island. This might be an alternative if staying in South Jimei, as you can just catch a local bus across the bridge which doesn't have to take more than 5-10 minutes.

By long-distance bus
A way to get directly Jimei from faraway places is to use the Jimei Long Distance Bus Station which is conveniently located in central Jimei. It has bus services to most places in Fujian, as well to some places in other provinces.

Most long distance buses between Xiamen and anywhere to the North go via Jimei and stop at this station. Buses from the South, however, generally go via Haicang and have a stop there instead.

By local public transit
Jimei shares a local public transit system with Xiamen and the other suburbs.

Line 1 of the Xiamen Metro runs between Xiamen Island and Jimei.

Another fast way to get between Jimei and Xiamen Island is to use the Bus Rapid Transit or BRT, line K1. The BRT is a bus system that runs on an elevated road only for BRT buses, and functions almost like a subway. The BRT connects Xiamen Island with some places in Jimei, including Jimei Sports Center, North Jimei, and Xiamen North Station.

Jimei is also well connected to many different points on Xiamen Island by a large number of regular buses. Route 959 is especially useful, going from Central Jimei to important places on Xiamen Island like SM Plaza, Xiamen Railway Station and Xiamen University.

Taxis are another alternative. Going from right downtown on Xiamen Island to the far side of Jimei could run well over ¥100, but most trips would be less. In particular, Xiamen airport is on the North side of the island, close to Jimei, and a run from there to central Jimei might be only around ¥40.

Get around
Jimei is a fairly small place, and most interesting sights are usually in walking distance from each other. Nevertheless, there are many ways to get around for longer distances.

A cheap and efficient way to get around is to use the local bus system. Jimei has the same bus system as Xiamen, so there are mostly modern buses that run often. However, there is almost no English signage, so it can be hard to get around if you can't read Chinese.

It can be harder to find a taxi in Jimei then on Xiamen Island, but they still exist. Few taxi drivers speak English, so if you don't speak Mandarin it is a good idea to let your hotel/hostel staff write down your destination in Chinese characters.

Motorcycle taxis are common, and can be found waiting for customers at large bus stops and other important meeting places. They provide an exotic and cheap way of travelling through Jimei. Beware though that it is not the safest way to get around, as the drivers like to speed up whenever possible.

See
Most Jimei attractions can be found in the Jimei City Center, and there is no real reason to go to the suburbs unless you just want to go there to see how everyday life can be in those places.
 * Jimei University, also known as Jimei Study Village is the academic center of Jimei, located close to the city center. Founded by Tan Kah Kee in 1913, it contains several schools ranging from primary to higher education
 * Xiamen University of Technology (XMUT) has its new main campus in Jimei, out near Xiamen North train station. There is also an older, smaller campus on Xiamen Island.
 * Guilai Tang was built in 1962 as a meeting place for overseas Chinese to get together. The main body is built in traditional palace style. Located close to Jiageng Park.
 * Guilai Tang was built in 1962 as a meeting place for overseas Chinese to get together. The main body is built in traditional palace style. Located close to Jiageng Park.

Buy
Shigu Road is a major commercial street in Jimei, where one can find many different stores. There are usually many small market stands where one can find cheap clothing items, electronics, and food.

The shopping center Jimei Dakang Shijie can be found very close to the Jimei Sports Center BRT Station.

Eat
A relatively good choice of eating places can be found in Central Jimei, most of them around Shigu Road (especially the southern section of the road.) There are some quite good restaurants, including Haopengyou (Good Friends), which provides good and affordable Chinese food.

Thanks to its university, Jimei has also some foreign eating places around the southern part of Shigu Road, which include an Italian and a Thai restaurant.

Cheap joints which serve standard Chinese fried noodles and baozi (steamed buns) can be found all around Jimei.

Drink
Take-Away Coffee is a nice café located at 103 Shigu Road. Despite the name, it is also possible to sit down and drink at the café.

Sleep
Jimei doesn't have an extremely large range of places to stay, but there a few choices. Another alternative is to stay on Xiamen Island where there are more choices, but that means a 20-60 minute bus ride to the Jimei city center.

Mid-range

 * MT Inn is a boutique style hotel along the Yinjiang road with good communications, and a short walking distance from Shigu Road. Rooms starting from ¥198.
 * MT Inn is a boutique style hotel along the Yinjiang road with good communications, and a short walking distance from Shigu Road. Rooms starting from ¥198.

Splurge

 * Xiamen Jingmin North Bay Hotel is located close to the Jimei city center, and offers high-quality rooms with flat-screen TVs. The hotel has spa and a fitness center, as well as a tennis court and a karaoke bar, among other features. Free pickup from Xiamen Airport. Rooms starting from ¥758.

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Jim Thorpe

Jim Thorpe is a borough in the Coal Region, near Lehighton, Allentown and the Lehigh Valley, in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.

Understand
This town was founded in the early 19th century and later renamed for the distinguished American athlete, Jim Thorpe, who excelled in football and baseball and won gold medals at the 1912 Olympic games. The town renamed partially to improve its chances of becoming his burial place.

Get in
The closest airport is Lehigh Valley International Airport in Allentown. Lehigh Valley International is roughly a 30-minute drive from Jim Thorpe.

By plane
Domestic flights arrive from Philadelphia, Chicago, Detroit, Charlotte and other Mid-west and East coast hubs. Airlines serving Jim Thorpe include American, Delta, United, Allegiant, and Pace.

Philadelphia and Newark
If you are more interested in a better fare, you may choose to fly into Philadelphia International Airport or Newark Liberty International Airport. American Airlines operates a large hub in Philadelphia and United operates a hub in Newark, so there is a good chance you have a direct flight to and from your home airport.

If you are looking for low fares, Southwest flies into Philadelphia as does Frontier. Finding low fares into Newark and Philadelphia is much easier than finding lower fares into Allentown. though Allentown is more closely situated.

By bus
Fullington Trailways offers service to Jim Thorpe from New York City or Philadelphia twice a day, with several stops in between. $42 one-way to New York City (3 hr 15 min), and $28 to Philadelphia (~3 hr) (Oct 2017). Buses stop at the, on 5 Lehigh St in front of the Subway store.

Get around
Experiencing downtown Jim Thorpe is best done on foot, all attractions and restaurants are within walking distance as the town is small. However, for attractions outside the town a car is almost a necessity as public transport is very limited. LYNX has three bus routes connecting Nesquehoning, Jim Thorpe and Lehighton. However, services are limited to one or two round trips per day. For car rentals, Enterprise has an office in nearby Lehighton

See
Walking around in Jim Thorpe and experiencing its rich history is a treat in itself. Especially along Millionaire's Row on Broadway, a row of stately homes along the main street featuring amazing architecture and rich construction. Some can only be viewed from outside, but parts of Dugan's, Alice's Pantry, Driesbach House, and Albright Mansion are open.

Buy
Downtown Jim Thorpe has over four dozen different shops and restaurants that cater to many budgets and tastes.

Eat
Downtown has a wide selection of restaurants, including some fine dining options. All restaurants expect Macaluso's are within walking distance.

Go next

 * Susquehanna Bus Lines offers daily service from Jim Thorpe, with ultimate destinations being New York City or Philadelphia, with several stops in between. As of 2010, the prices are about $45 round-trip to Philly, and $65 r/t to NYC.  Leave JT at 9AM or 5:30PM.  Arrive from the cities at 11AM (P), 11:45 (NY) or 7:30PM (P), 8:15PM (NY).

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Jinan

Jinan (济南 Jǐnán) is the provincial capital of Shandong in North China. Jinan's nicknames include Quancheng, Qizhou, and Luoyi. It is located in the north-west of the province. In the south the city is flanked by the hills of the Tai'an massif, while the Yellow River passes north of the city.

Jinan carries the nickname City of Springs (泉城 quánchéng) because of the many artesian wells that bubble up within the city limits. The water from these springs flows north towards the main landmark, Daming Lake (大明湖 dàmíng hú), and onwards to the Yellow River.

While it doesn't always make the short list of tourists visiting China, there is certainly enough to be done in Jinan to warrant a couple days' stay. It is also a perfect base for exploring the region, notably Qufu, the hometown of Confucius, and Mount Tai, the foremost of the sacred Five Great Mountains known in Taoism.

Jinan is a huge city by world standards, with a population of about 9.2 million as of 2020, but that population makes it only the second most populous city in Shandong.

Understand
Jinan has four well-defined seasons: spring is dry, summer is hot and wet, autumn is crisp and winter is dry and cold with little snow.

History
The Yellow River basin was China's cultural centre during the Neolithic period, and so it comes as no surprise that the area around present day Jinan has been inhabited for over 4,000 years. The oldest finds in the region are from the Longshan culture (roughly 3,000-2,000 BCE), a Late Neolithic culture noted for its advanced black 'egg-shell pottery', sometimes as thin as a millimetre. The name is from Longshan District, an area in Jilin Prefecture where the first relics were found, but the culture seems to have been considerably more widespread than that.

Fast forward past the Shang and Zhou dynasty. After the fall of the Zhou dynasty many independent states arose during a time known as the Spring and Autumn period. Eventually only a handful remained, striving for power during the Warring States period. During this era Jinan lay on the border of the state of Qi and the state of Lu. The great wall of Qi, to the East of Jinan, is a remnant of this age. It is the oldest Great Wall in China, and portions are accessible as open air museum. Lu (鲁) on the other hand was the home state of Confucius, and the character is still used as abbreviation for Shandong.

It was during the Han Dynasty (202BCE-220CE) that Jinan became an important economic and cultural hub, and its role only became more prominent during the following dynasties. Some well known poets, painters and even a Han dynasty ruler all called Jinan their home.

Two events that connected Jinan to the outside world in a new way spurred development and brought Jinan firmly into the modern age. The first was a natural evolution. In 1852 the Yellow River shifted its course, moving to the bed of the Ji river from which Jinan derives its name. The Yellow River, being connected to the Grand Canal, now connected Jinan both to the Imperial capital in the north, and to agricultural areas in the south.

By the end of the 19th century, the German Empire had established a concession in Qingdao on the Shandong coast, and a similar German area was built in what is now the area around the train station. The Germans built a railway connecting Jinan and Qingdao, this however was met with strong local resistance, which eventually led to the anti-foreign Boxer Rebellion. Despite all this the railway was opened for traffic in 1904, opening up Jinan to foreign trade.

Get in
Jinan is the hub of traffic for the region and province so you'll likely end up here if heading elsewhere in Shandong, notably Qingdao and Yantai. High speed rail runs on both north-south and east-west lines through Jinan.

By plane
You can fly to Jinan, but the airport is 40 km northeast of downtown. A taxi will take an hour and cost about ¥150. A shuttle bus travels between the airport and downtown hourly from 06:00 to 17:00. It takes just as long and costs ¥20. A subroute of bus 16 also goes to the airport.

You can find flights from most major cities. Shandong Airlines is the major carrier. (Shandong Airlines code-shares with Air China, so your ticket and check-in may well say Air China.)

By train
Jinan is on the major line from Shanghai to Beijing so you can take the train. It's about 2½ hours by fast train from Beijing and 3½ hours from Shanghai. Overnight sleeper trains can also be taken to Beijing.

By bus
It is very easy to get to Jinan with lots of buses running all day and some at night. Be sure to ask which station the bus will arrive in as there are two main ones, the long distance bus station (长途汽车站) and the train station bus station (客运汽车站).

By car
Several expressways connect to Jinan.

Get around
Jinan is a very large city and travelling by public transport is very difficult for non-Chinese speakers, with the exception of the Jinan Metro.

By bus
Buses are ¥1, or ¥2 for air-conditioned. Buses that begin with K or B are supposedly air-conditioned and even if the a/c is off or not working. ¥1 (no a/c) buses are quite rare and only serve spcific lines. You may be charged a discounted price if you use the transit cards, you can get these cards at a bus service center or on Apple Pay.

Most buses with two digits serve the central city. Three digit ones are either coming from or going to the suburbs (may be very far). Bus stops are easily identifiable and bus numbers are written in the Western numbers both on the buses and at the bus stops. The lists of stops for a given route are posted at every bus stop, but in Chinese only, although the beginning and end stations are written in pinyin.

By taxi
Taxis drivers do not speak English, and they will often not be able to read maps or your destination in pinyin. So to be certain to reach your destination, make sure you have it written out in Chinese. Price for shorter trips from ¥7.50. It can be difficult to get a taxi between 07:00-08:00 and 18:00-19:00. Many taxi drivers will try to cheat out-of-towners, foreigners and Chinese alike. Obtaining a taxi is now more difficult than ever due to the drivers using apps to collect fares rather than parking up and waiting; this can lead to extremely long waits for taxis at the taxi rank outside Jinan Train Station as taxis now avoid the taxi rank after dropping off customers in order to collect better paying fares they have identified through apps.

By boat
There is a moat encircling the city centre which flows into and out of Daming Lake. Small boats take groups of passengers on trips around the moat and Daming Lake, allowing them to get on and off at various locations (which can be seen on the map at detailed zoom levels). The boat is no faster than walking and is not a form of regular transportation but is useful and pleasant for tourists spending a day in the city centre.

By metro
As of 2023, the Jinan Metro system has 3 lines which cover the West (line 1) and East (line 3) ends of the city with another line (line 2) connecting them and passing through the north of the city. It's a modern, fast and reliable way to travel. However, there are no lines passing through the city centre; the closest to any of the central tourist or shopping areas is Beiyuan (北园) approximately 1 km north of Daming Lake. The lines do however connect the 3 major railway stations; an extension of line 3 to connect to the airport is due for completion in late 2024. Two more lines are expected by 2025 including one travelling through the south of the city centre.

See
Travellers on a short trip to Jinan are likely to gain most by focusing on the city center, particularly the north-south stretch from Daming Lake through Quancheng Square to Qianfo Mountain, and by adding a trip to the City Government District if time permits. While many museums are free to visit it is always recommended to carry identification such as a passport or risk being refused entry.

City Center (Daming Lake)
Nationally-famous Daming Lake is an icon of Jinan, a AAAAA attraction, and must-see for visitors.

City Center (Quancheng Square)
Enormous Quancheng Square dominates the city center and stands immediately east of the nationally-famous Baotu Spring.

City Center (Qianfo Mountain)
Must-see Qianfo Mountain is the southern boundary of the densely urbanized city and contains the ancient 'thousand' Buddha's in their grottoes. Between Qianfo Mountain and Hero Mountain to the West, there are a number of locations interesting to visitors.

Commercial port
This area, immediately south of Jinan Train Station, contains a number of European colonial buildings, including houses, former banks, and a large post office. Private art galleries, second-hand bookshops and coffee shops can be found on Jingsan Road. After the opening of the Jinan railway station this area was planned & constructed for trade purposes.

Xiaoqing River
The Xiaoqing River is a historic river that runs through the northern suburbs of Jinan and a number of sites are based alongside or near it.

City Government District
A relatively new development at the far eastern end of the city, construction began for the 2008 Beijing Olympics but has continued with the addition of a new museum, art gallery, hotels and impressive government offices.

Jinan City
These sites are outside the city center but within the urban area and can be reached by a relatively short bus or taxi ride.

Changqing
A large district far to the south-west of the city, most sites are in close proximity to each other within Changqing Town but the Qi Great Wall and Guo Family Ancestral Hall are even further to the south-west. There is now a metro from Jinan West railway station to Changqing, but given the distance from the city centre to Jinan West station, this is of limited use to most casual visitors to the city.

Jinan Region
These sites are within one of the administrative districts of Jinan but are far from the city center and mostly difficult or expensive to reach with the current public transport system.

Buy
Jinan is a sprawling city with a huge number of modern shopping centers and older commercial streets. Visitors on a short trip should find almost everything they need within the north-south stretch from Daming Lake through Quancheng Square to Qianfo Mountain.

Central shopping district
The central shopping district is centered around Quancheng Square with the majority of large stores along Quancheng Road a short walk north of the square. Quancheng Road also has access to the southern entrance to Furong Street, a busy food street with many small restaurants and snack traders. There is also a small faux-ancient shopping quarter filled with small cafes and trinket stores at the corner of Heilongquan West and Heilongquan North streets.

Other shopping areas
Other notable shopping areas located around the city include the Jingsi Road shopping district ten minutes walk west of the central shopping district, the Harmony and Liancheng shopping centres at the junction of Jingshi and Latitude 12th Roads, and the Jinan Gaoxing Wanda Plaza immediately east of Jinan International Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Specialist shopping
More specialized shopping areas include the electronics markets at the junction of Jiefang and Shanda Roads or the Yingxiongshan Cultural Market.

Eat
Opportunities to eat in Jinan are plentiful; from luxury restaurants to farmers cooking at the road side, you will find an enormous variety of prices and standards. The majority of traditional restaurants may be difficult for non-Chinese speakers who will at the best need to choose by pointing at pictures in a menu; more convenient options for these visitors include canteens, food halls, and restaurants within shopping centers and hotels.

The cuisine of Shandong province (known in Mandarin as LuCai) is one of China's eight great culinary traditions and many restaurants will have dishes to sample, unfortunately a non-Chinese speaker may again face difficulties identifying these. Local dishes will typically contain soup (a particular focus of Jinan-style Shandong cuisine), seafood, maize, peanuts, and breads in place of rice. Jinan is also known for crisp pancake style snacks although these are less commonly sold on the street now.

Many visitors may find the tastes of traditional Shandong dishes unusual if their previous experience of Chinese food is mainly from Cantonese-style restaurants abroad; for those craving something more familiar there are a small number of international food chains with outlets in the city.

Finally, vegetarians, vegans and others with a special diet will face special difficulties in the city; traditional restaurants will have few options in particular for herbivores and those that do exist will often be too light to leave one satisfied or even adulterated unintentionally with meat products. Communicating your special needs will compound the difficulty if you have no Chinese language skills.

Budget
Inexpensive food is abundant in Jinan! Western visitors will find plenty of outlets of McDonalds, KFC and a few Burger Kings if they need something familiar; the national Li XianSheng (Mr. Li) and Dico's fastfood chains also have many outlets serving reasonably priced meals. Competing national bakery chains Aili and Holiland can also be found throughout the city.

Mid-range
There are a huge number of restaurants in this range including a number serving foreign cuisines. Western visitors will find Pizza Hut the most familiar with outlets throughout the city but there also Korean and Vietnamese restaurants available.

Splurge
Restaurants at the luxury hotels are amongst the most expensive in Jinan; they also cater to Western tastes.

Drink
Jinan has few pubs and nightclubs in the Western sense; alcohol is mostly drunk either with dinner in restaurants or around miniature chairs and tables outside at either night time street barbecues or small beer shops which serve light snacks. Lighter drinks can be found at tea houses, bubble tea shops and the growing number of coffee shops.

Coffee
Western travelers will find branches of Starbucks and Costa Coffee at shopping mall locations throughout the city as well as multiple outlets of the established Chinese UBC Coffee chain.

Sleep
There are plenty of places to choose from in the ¥200 range. There is a complex of fancy hotels in the swank SE of the city at the end of Lishan Lu, which are all surprisingly affordable for what they are, considering they have beautiful grounds, five-star services and facilities, etc., for maybe US$70–80. There are also hotels at the transport nexus at the train station, but that's a little removed from the sites.

Stay safe
Jinan is a very safe city, the people of Shandong are famously known as friendly throughout China. The city centre and other commercial areas are safe to walk around until late at night; there will be large numbers of people going about their business until around 22:00 from which time the streets quite quickly empty. While special precautions need not be taken, as with any other city travellers should be sensible, avoid dark streets and walking around alone after the streets become quiet.

Theft and pickpocketing are the most likely crimes a traveller might encounter so one must always keep their bags and purses in a position where they can be monitored while on public transport or in other confined spaces such as markets, and always keep sight of luggage or other belongings, particularly at transport hubs such as Jinan Train Station.

Emergencies
Remember the following three telephone numbers; they are valid in almost every part of China and calls are free:
 * Police: 110
 * Fire alarm: 119
 * Medical care: 120

Connect
Jinan's area code for landlines is 0531, adding a "0531" at the beginning if calling from outside of the city. For international calls add +86, the country code for China.

Jinan has fewer Internet cafés than some other large Chinese cities, but there are some. Most of the bars that cater to the expatriate community and many of the foreign-based fast food chains — Starbucks, KFC, McDonald's and likely others — offer free WiFi. Many hotels also provide free WiFi service. The Great Firewall of China blocks popular web services including Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Google, and Yahoo. Some of the websites that are partially blocked include Wikipedia, BlogSpot, WordPress, and Tumblr. To overcome these restrictions, travelers use VPN services that unblock these favorite websites. VPNs also help travelers to access Public Wi-Fi Hotspots securely.

Go next
Jinan is a great base from which to explore Shandong Province as it is the central transport hub.

 * Dezhou - A city neighbouring Jinan to the north-west, home to a famous tomb of a king from the Philippines and a famous chicken dish.
 * Pinyi County - Home to the Guinness World Records approved largest dinosaur museum, the Tianyu Natural Museum.
 * Qingdao - Shandong's second city, home of the internationally known Chinese beer brand, and a former colonial city of the German Empire.
 * Qufu - Host to a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Confucius Manor, Temple and Graveyard, plus temples to other pivotal Chinese philosophers.
 * Tai'an- Host to a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Mount Tai, a short train ride from Jinan.
 * Zibo - A large city neighbouring Jinan to the east, host to a number of interesting museums.

Further afield, there are a number of major cities easily reached from Jinan due to the city being on the Beijing-Shanghai railway.

 * Beijing
 * Tianjin
 * Shijiazhuang
 * Nanjing
 * Xuzhou

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Jincheng

Jincheng (晋城; Jìnchéng) is a small city in Shanxi Province in China. It is not a common tourist destination, but there are a few noteworthy destinations within Jincheng prefecture, outside the city. Like most Chinese cities its size English is not commonly spoken, even in places the traveler might expect such as large hotels and restaurants. In addition, most locals speak a local dialect or speak Chinese with a strong local accent. Travelers who speak standard Chinese will discover occasional difficulties, but should generally be able to communicate with locals most of the time. Jincheng is similar to other small cities in China.

By plane
Jincheng does not have a commercial airport although flights are available from nearby Changzhi and Zhengzhou. If you arrive at Zhengzhou Airport, you can get a high-speed train to Jincheng from there.

By train
There are two major railway stations in Jincheng:

Get around

 * by taxi: Taxis in Jincheng usually run the meter so no negotiation is necessary with drivers. The meter starts at ¥5. Do not expect the taxi drivers to speak either English or standard Chinese.
 * by bus: The city has many buses. Most are ¥1, except for special longer-distance buses which travel to and from the suburbs and neighboring towns and villages. These longer-distance city buses often cost ¥2.
 * by bicycle: There are still many bikes in Jincheng although they seem to be increasingly replaced with electric bicycles and scooters. The city is relatively flat so cycling is easy. On large streets bicycles ride in a separated one-way road parallel to the main road. On some streets the bicycles have been pushed into smaller bike lanes paved into the sidewalk. If you ride on such bike lanes note that the sidewalks are used for parking and there are often cars coming and going on the bike lane. Bicycles do not have the right of way. It is also common to see motorcycles driving the wrong way down the bike path, sometimes at great speed.
 * on foot: The city is small enough that those who enjoy a long walk should be able to travel across the city on foot in a reasonable amount of time. Be aware of the many hazards to pedestrians. Green pedestrian signals are not a guarantee that it is safe to cross. Cars turning right rarely slow down. Cars parked on the sidewalk and other obstacles will often force pedestrians onto the street. Drivers are accustomed to this, but do not expect to have the right of way as a pedestrian. Like many cities in China, manhole covers are often missing, so watch carefully where you step.

Do
Natural reserves such as Wangmangling & Magadang.

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Jind

Jind is a city in Haryana.

Understand
Jind is about from Delhi, the capital of India. The area of the Jind district is 3,606 square kilometres. The city is on the Delhi-Ferozpur rail route. On its east and northeast lie the districts of Panipat, Karnal and Kaithal respectively. Its boundary line on the north forms the interstate Haryana-Punjab border with Patiala and Sangurar districts of Punjab. In the west and southwest it has a common boundary with district Hisar and Fatehabad and in its south and southeast lies the district of Rohtak and Sonipat respectively.

Get in
The nearest airport is at New Delhi. Jind Junction Railway Station is a prominent railhead of Haryana. National Highway 71 passes through Jind.

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Jindabyne

Jindabyne is a small town in the Snowy Mountains region of New South Wales, Australia. Jindabyne ("Jindy") is just below the snow line and essentially acts as a dormitory for the ski fields in the winter, especially for Perisher.

Understand
Staying in Jindabyne is cheaper than staying on the snow, but you need to be prepared for an hour long "snow commute" at the beginning and end of each day, possibly longer if the weather is bad or the roads are icy. Crackenback, to the west of Jindabyne and close to the ski tube station, is an increasingly popular option for shortening the commute but is priced to match.

It's also popular for fishing and hiking in the warmer months, but summer brings clouds of insects, and for some reason some local accommodation lacks air conditioning, which can make hot weather oppressive.

By car
Jindabyne is 2½ hours drive from Canberra south on the Monaro Highway to Cooma and then south west on the Jindabyne Road. It is 5–6 hours from Sydney via Canberra. These trips do not require snow chains.

Jindabyne is 7 hours from Melbourne on the Hume Highway to Wodonga, then the Murray Valley Highway and Alpine Way. Taking Alpine Way in winter may require snow chains be carried and fitted.

By bus
Murrays, Greyhound Pioneer and Transborder Alpine Express offers services. Some of them are seasonal.

Snowy Mountains Airport Shuttle offers an infrequent airport shuttle to and from Cooma airport, but is fairly expensive and costs about the same as a bus to Canberra which is more reliable.

By plane
There is a regional airport with a few flights from Brisbane and Sydney in Cooma, about a 45-km, 30-minute drive from Jindabyne.

The nearest year-round airport with scheduled services is Canberra. Car hire is available there.

It is a 2½-hour drive from Canberra if the traffic is free flowing. Snowy Mountains Express operate a coach between Canberra airport, Jindabyne and the snow during winter a couple of times a day. In summer, Greyhound is the only option, a once daily service.

Get around
Jindabyne is a pretty small town and the preferred mode of transport is either walking or riding your bicycle.

If you are staying a little further out, you will need a car as there is no public transport available. Don't count on taxis - Jindabyne is a one-cab town. You may be waiting a while! Call a taxi on the national number, 131 008.

Hitchhiking is quite common to see in Jindabyne, especially between the town centre and the ski-tube. However, you should keep in mind the cost of fuel (and add at least 20c-50c per litre in Jindabyne, especially during high season). The etiquite is to offer your kind host a gold coin donation.

See
The Visitors Centre near Nuggets Crossing has a small museum on the area connected to the gift shop.

There's a walkway that follows the bank of Lake Jindabyne that leads to a park that holds a statue of the most famous explorer of the Snowy Mountains, Strzelecki who named the highest peak Mount Kosciuszko.

Do
If you're not too tired from skiing/boarding, Jindabyne Cinema has one screen that shows various current releases. It's located in the Snowy Mountains Visitors Centre. Its claim to fame was for holding the world premiere of the movie Jindabyne starring Gabriel Byrne, Laura Linney, and Deborra-Lee Furness whose husband Hugh Jackman was spotted in town during filming. Several local town locations were used in the movie.

Buy
Jindabyne has 2 shopping centres.

Eat
Both shopping centres offer all types of restaurants such as Italian, pizzerias, Chinese, Thai, seafood, burgers, basic takeaways and more, but the tastiest cheap meals you can find will be in the bars and pubs (below). You won't find any franchise/chain places here but if you're desperate for KFC or McDonalds head back to Cooma.

Directly behind Nuggets Crossing are a few other eating options such as cafes, pizza and seafood.

Drink
Lake Jindabyne Hotel and Woolworths have bottle shops for those wanting a cheaper night in at your accommodation place.

Sleep
Jindabyne is a ski town, so during the ski season prices skyrocket and many places can only be booked for F-Su (2 nights) or Su-F (5 nights) blocks.

Budget
Jindabyne's sole backpacker hostel closed its doors in 2020 during COVID, leaving the town short of any budget options. Even the two holiday parks charge north of $600/night for a basic cabin in peak ski season — and a quarter of that in the off season.

Mid-range
Locals tend to opt for serviced apartments, which come with cooking and laundry facilities and are handy particularly for longer stays or larger groups. Snowy Mountains Accommodation and Jindabyne Ski Accommodation have access to many apartments that do not show up in the usual suspects (Airbnb, Booking etc). Off-season rates from $300/night for a 2-bedroom apartment, twice or more that in ski season.

Go next
The closest ski fields are:
 * Perisher to the west, which can be reached by road on Alpine Way and Kosciuszko Road or by the ski tube from Bullocks Flat on Alpine Way
 * Thredbo to the south-west, which can be reached by road on Alpine Way.

The Wildbrumby Distillery 10 km out of town in Crackenback on the road to Thredbo is a great place to stop over and try some local schnapps and has a gift shop and a cafe.

Ask at the Visitors Centre for more travel options, anything from local lakes to a winding road meeting up with the Hume Highway to Melbourne.

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